Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionFirst Eight-Week Session Fall 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week SessionSecond Eight-Week Session Fall 2026
- Wintersession 2026-2027
- First Eight-Week Session Spring 2027Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Second Eight-Week Session Spring 2027Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- 1st 4-Week Session Summer 2027Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
- 12-Week Session Summer 2027Summer 2027 12-Week Session
- Summer Term 2027
- 8-Week Session Summer 2027Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer Bridge Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Wintersession 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028 First 4-Week Session
- Summer 2028 First 6-Week Session
- Summer 2028 12-Week SessionSummer Semester 2028
- Summer 2028 Second 4-Week Session
- Summer 2028 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Second 6-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Third 4-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
C
- Cape
- A common shorthand for Cape Girardeau, the city where the university is located.
G
- Greek Hill
- The group housing area located on a prominent hill, primarily housing fraternity and sorority chapters.
- Group Housing
- A specific set of smaller residence halls often designated for specific student organizations or learning communities.
H
- Houck's Place
- A casual dining spot located near the athletic facilities and the Merick Hall area.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities on campus.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.
R
- Redhawk
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student, athlete, or member of the SEMO community.
- Redhawk Market
- The food court area in the University Center (UC) featuring various retail food options and a convenience store.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization that represents and plans events for students living on campus.
- River Campus
- The Dobbins River Campus Center, which provides specialized housing for students in the Holland College of Arts and Media.
- Rowdy's
- A popular late-night dining and grill location situated in the Towers complex.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and movies.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- St. V's
- St. Vincent's Commons, the primary dining hall located on the south side of campus near the residence halls.
T
- The Gum Tree
- A specific tree near the University Center where students traditionally stick their chewed gum for good luck.
- The Hill
- The steep incline on the north side of campus that students must walk to reach certain academic buildings or Greek housing.
- The Village
- A residential complex on the north side of campus that includes several smaller residence halls and Greek housing.
- Towers
- The four high-rise residence halls (North, South, East, and West) that dominate the north side of campus.
- Towers Cafe
- The main dining facility located within the Towers residence complex on the north side of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic
- Academic Hall, the historic administration building known for its large copper dome.
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- Copper Dome Café
- DPS
- Department of Public Safety, the campus police department responsible for security, emergency response, and parking.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at campus retail dining locations.
- Grauel
- The Grauel Building, home to the departments of English, Communication Studies, and Modern Languages.
- Houck
- Refers to either Houck Stadium (football) or Houck Field House (volleyball and gymnastics).
- Kent
- Kent Library, the main academic library and study space on campus.
- Redhawk Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Redhawk Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- redhawks_market
- Redhawks Market
- River Campus
- The separate campus located downtown near the Mississippi River dedicated to the arts.
- rowdy_s
- Rowdy's
- S.O.A.R.
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration; the mandatory program for all incoming new students.
- SEMO Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- The Dome
- A common shorthand for Academic Hall, referring to its distinctive architectural feature.
- The Portal
- The MySoutheast online portal where students access their grades, register for classes, and manage financial accounts.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, which houses gyms, weight rooms, and fitness classes.
- The UC
- The University Center, the central hub for student life, dining, the bookstore, and administrative offices.
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- The Beanery (Starbucks)
- towers_caf
- Towers Café
- WINGS
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students between the main campus and the River Campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 21 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.