Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- AAO
- The RMU chapter of the American Academy of Optometry.
- AIC
- A student involvement group mentioned alongside the Student Social and Service Associations.
- Alpine Village
- A large student-focused housing complex in the area that offers private rooms in shared apartments, popular with the RMU healthcare student community.
B
- BSK
- Beta Sigma Kappa, the international optometry student honor society with a chapter at RMU.
C
- Chicklet
- Student and staff term for the square application icons found on the Okta dashboard.
- Clinical
- The hands-on rotation phase of the degree where students work in actual healthcare settings.
- Cohort
- The specific group of students who start and progress through a program together.
- CRC
- Community Rehabilitation Clinic, a pro-bono clinic where students gain hands-on clinical experience.
D
- Didactic
- The classroom-based, theoretical phase of a healthcare program before students begin clinical rotations.
E
- East Pointe
- A common off-campus housing choice for students, known for being within walking distance or a short ride to campus.
F
- Find My Place
- The university-recommended housing search platform used by students to find off-campus apartments in Provo.
H
- Hampton Inn
- A common lodging choice for limited-residency students during their onsite weeks, often offering a specific RMU student rate.
- Heritage Court
- A residential apartment complex often recommended for graduate students seeking a quieter living environment near the university.
J
- Jumpscare
- Student slang for the sudden realization or 'shock' of the strict professional dress code and scrub requirements upon starting the program.
L
- Liberty on Freedom
- A popular off-campus apartment complex frequently used by RMU students due to its proximity and student-friendly amenities.
- Limited Residency
- The hybrid academic model where students complete most work online but visit campus for intensive in-person sessions.
- Love and Lift
- The university's official ethos and motto, often cited during commencement and student service events.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, located on the 7th floor of the Tower, providing study skills, writing resources, and testing services.
M
- MedSLP
- Shorthand for the Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Micro Market
- The self-service food and snack kiosks located within student lounges for quick meals.
- MOTSA
- Master of Occupational Therapy Student Association.
N
- Nearby Apartments/Hotels
- RMUoHP is a graduate-only institution with no on-campus housing; students typically reside in local Provo apartments or utilize university-discounted hotels during intensive onsite visits.
O
- OCRA
- Office of Civil Rights and Accessibility, the office responsible for managing student accommodations and equity issues.
- Onsite Weeks
- Intensive, hands-on learning weeks where hybrid students travel to Provo for labs and practical examinations.
- OSES
- Office of Student Engagement and Success, the primary department for student support and involvement.
P
- PEAKS
- RMU Peaks, the university's continuing education division offering professional development and CEUs.
R
- Residence Inn
- A Marriott hotel frequently used by non-residential students visiting campus for intensive learning blocks.
- RMU
- The most common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
- RMU Annex
- A common space and event venue used for graduate receptions and university gatherings involving light refreshments.
- RMU Peaks
- The university's division for continuing education and professional development.
- RMU Store
- The on-campus location where students can purchase snacks, university merchandise, and basic supplies.
- RMU101
- The name for orientation webinars and introductory sessions designed for new students.
- RMUoHP
- The full acronym for the university, frequently used in formal communications and to distinguish it from other institutions.
S
- SDC
- Student Diversity Committee, a student-led group focused on fostering an inclusive campus environment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary body representing student interests to administration.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, the professional organization for OT students.
- SPT
- Student Physical Therapist, the standard designation for students during clinical rotations and in medical documentation.
- SPTA
- Student Physical Therapy Association, the professional organization for PT students.
- SSHA
- Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the organization for MedSLP students.
- Student Food Pantry
- A university resource located in Building 3 (Room 134) providing temporary food and hygiene assistance to students in need.
- Student Lounge
- The primary on-campus area for students to eat and gather, as the university does not maintain a traditional dining hall.
- Summit
- The name of the university's official magazine featuring research and alumni highlights.
T
- The Annex
- A campus space often used for catered graduate receptions and light refreshment events.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break areas equipped with kitchen facilities like microwaves and refrigerators.
- The Pulse
- The official university podcast that covers healthcare topics and campus news.
- The Tower
- Common shorthand for the main headquarters building in South Provo.
U
- UDEI
- University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, which works alongside the SDC to amplify underrepresented voices.
W
- White Coat
- The milestone ceremony where students receive their white coats, symbolizing their transition into clinical practice.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ARMS Parking
- The online system used by students to register their vehicles and manage campus parking permits.
- Badge Access
- The security requirement to use a student ID card to unlock and enter all campus buildings.
- Building 1
- The main campus facility located at 122 East 1700 South.
- Building 2
- The campus facility located at 561 East 1860 South.
- Building 3
- The facility at the Timpanogos Tech Center that houses the RMU Health Clinics and various residential program classrooms.
- Building 561 East
- A university facility located at 1860 South, used for academic and administrative purposes.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials and assignment submissions.
- East Bay
- The specific business park district in South Provo where the RMUoHP campus is situated.
- Eye Institute
- The RMU Eye Institute, a specialized clinic located in Building 3.
- Find My Place
- The university-recommended online platform for students to search for local housing and read apartment reviews.
- FrontRunner
- The commuter rail system with a station (Provo Central) located approximately one mile from the campus.
- ID Badge
- The required photo identification issued by the Campus Operations Manager for electronic access to campus buildings.
- Incident Form
- The mandatory online form used to report any safety concerns, suspicious activity, or health-related incidents on campus.
- LibLynx
- The authentication portal used to access library databases and electronic resources.
- Limited Residency
- The university's primary academic model, combining online coursework with short, intensive onsite lab sessions in Provo.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, located in Room 7-220 of the Tower, providing library and tutoring services.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which serves as the university's library and research support hub.
- Novell Tower
- The prominent 8-story building at 1800 S. Novell Place that serves as the university's main headquarters.
- Okta
- The single sign-on (SSO) dashboard used to access Canvas, email, and the student portal.
- OKTA Dashboard
- The central single sign-on portal where students access Canvas, the Student Portal, and library resources.
- Provo Central Station
- The nearby regional transit hub providing access to the FrontRunner commuter train and major UTA bus routes.
- PSS
- Presidential South Suite, a specific suite on the 3rd floor of the headquarters used for administrative events and refreshments.
- Rick Nielsen Welcome Center
- The main entry and greeting area of the Tower, named after the university's co-founder.
- RMU Health Clinics
- The university-run facilities (Eye Institute, Counseling Clinic, etc.) where students perform clinical rotations.
- RMU Peaks
- A university resource portal dedicated to student success, support services, and engagement.
- RMU Student Rate
- A discounted lodging rate negotiated by the university for students staying at local hotels like the Hampton Inn.
- Service Desk
- The primary point of contact for technical support and proctored exam requests, accessible via the OKTA dashboard.
- Skurja Lake View Room
- A prominent meeting and event space located on the 8th floor of the Tower headquarters.
- The Annex
- A secondary campus building used for student receptions, gatherings, and overflow events.
- The CRC
- The Community Rehabilitation Clinic, where students perform pro-bono clinical work.
- The Hub
- The central online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- The Tower
- The university's main headquarters and primary academic building located at 1800 S. Novell Place in Provo.
- Timpanogos Tech Center
- The broader campus area in Provo where Building 3 and the university's clinics are situated.
- TTC
- Timpanogos Tech Campus, the secondary campus site where Building 3 and various clinics are located.
- UTA
- Utah Transit Authority, the regional transit system providing bus and rail access to the Provo campus area.
- UTA Pass
- Discounted monthly transit passes for the Utah Transit Authority (bus and FrontRunner) available through the Office of Student Affairs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 36 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.