Academic calendar
Fall 2026 - 16 Weeks runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 - First 8 Weeks
- Fall 2026 - 16 WeeksRelevant now
- Fall 2026 - Second 8 Weeks
- Winter Intersession 2026 - 2 Weeks
- Spring 2027 - First 8 Weeks
- Spring 2027 - 16 WeeksSpring 2027 - Second 8 Weeks
- Spring Intersession 2027 - 2 Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 - First 5 Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 - 8 Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 - 8 Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 - 10 Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 - Second 5 Weeks
- Fall 2027 - First 8 Weeks
- Fall 2027 - 16 Weeks
- Fall 2027 - Second 8 Weeks
- Winter Intersession 2027 - 2 Weeks
- Spring 2028 - First 8 Weeks
- Spring 2028 - 16 WeeksSpring 2028 - Second 8 Weeks
- Spring Intersession 2028 - 2 Weeks
- Summer Session 2028 - First 5 Weeks
- Summer Session 2028 - 8 Weeks
- Summer Session 2028 - 10 Weeks
- Summer Session 2028 - Second 5 Weeks
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
H
- Hoggie
- A nickname for a TAMUK student, fan, or athlete, referring to the Javelina mascot.
L
- Lynch
- Lynch Hall, an all-female residence hall.
M
- MVE
- Mesquite Village East, a residence hall on campus.
- MVW
- Mesquite Village West, a suite-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
P
- Porky
- The name of the official Javelina mascot often seen at athletic events.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
T
- The Caf
- The Javelina Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
- The SUB
- The dining area located within the Memorial Student Union Building, featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
- The Ville
- A common shorthand term used by students to refer to the city of Kingsville.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue and Gold
- Short for the Blue and Gold Connection, the specific system used for course registration, financial aid, and viewing transcripts.
- Javelina Express
- The official university ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- javelina_dining_hall
- Javelina Dining Hall
- Jernigan
- The James C. Jernigan Library, the main campus library.
- JNet
- The single sign-on portal used by students to access email, Blackboard, and campus records.
- memorial_student_union_retail_outlets
- Memorial Student Union Retail Outlets
- Nierman
- Nierman Hall, primarily used for music and science-related academic programs.
- Rhode
- Rhode Hall, a central academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
- Safe Ride
- The campus security escort service provided by the University Police Department for students walking on campus at night.
- The REC
- The Student Recreation Center, containing the gym, courts, and fitness equipment.
- The SUB
- The Memorial Student Union Building, the hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 - 16 Weeks runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 11 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.