Academic calendar
Summer University 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer University 2026Relevant now
- Summer Session I (7-week) 2026
- Summer 14-week Session 2026
- Summer Session II (4-week) 2026
- Summer Session II (7-week) 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer University 2027
- Summer Session I (4-week) 2027
- Summer Session I (7-week) 2027
- Summer 14-week Session 2027
- Summer Session II (4-week) 2027
- Summer Session II (7-week) 2027
Campus language
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A
- AMW
- All Maine Women, the highest non-academic honor society for women on campus.
- Andro
- Androscoggin Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the center of campus.
- Ayuh
- A traditional Maine term for 'yes' or 'yeah', frequently heard among local students.
B
- Bananas
- Bananas T. Bear, the official black bear mascot of the University of Maine.
- BBE
- Black Bear Exchange, the campus food pantry and clothing swap service.
- Bear Bites
- The official UMaine dining food truck that serves various locations on campus.
- Bear's Den
- The retail food court and pub located within the Memorial Union.
- Black Bear
- The university mascot and the primary way students identify themselves (e.g., 'Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear').
- Black Bear Brew
- The on-campus coffee shops serving Starbucks products.
- Black Bear Bucks
- A declining balance currency loaded onto student IDs for use at campus retail locations and participating local vendors.
- Black Bear Bucks
- A debit-like account on the MaineCard used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner merchants.
- Black Bears
- The official mascot and collective name for UMaine students and athletes.
- Bubbler
- The standard local term for a water or drinking fountain.
- Bucks
- Black Bear Bucks, a declining balance currency loaded onto the student ID for use at campus retail and dining locations.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning major campus events.
- CBB
- The Collins Center for the Arts, often used in the context of student performances or tickets.
- CFO
- Club Financial Council, the body within MSG that manages funding for student organizations.
- Colvin
- Colvin Hall, the Honors College residence hall.
- CUGR
- Center for Undergraduate Research, which provides funding and support for student projects.
- Cumbie
- A common shorthand for Cumberland Hall.
- Cumbo
- Cumberland Hall, a residence hall on the Hill.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Flexible spending credits included with meal plans for use at retail dining locations on campus.
- Dining Plus
- Flexible credit included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like the Bear's Den or Hilltop Market.
- Dirty Somerset
- A common student nickname for Somerset Hall, often used due to its reputation as an older, high-energy dorm.
- DT
- Short for 'Downtown' Orono, referring to the off-campus residential and social district where many upperclassmen live.
- DTAV
- Doris Twitchell Allen Village, an apartment-style housing complex on the edge of campus.
- DTL
- Downtown Orono, often used by students living in off-campus housing or visiting local bars.
F
- Flatlandah
- A term used by locals to describe anyone from 'away' (outside of Maine), particularly from southern New England.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included with meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
G
- GSG
- Graduate Student Government, representing the interests of the graduate student body.
H
- Hancock
- Hancock Hall, a traditional residence hall often grouped with Hart Hall.
- Hart
- Hart Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the south end of campus.
- Hello Wheel
- A specific circular walkway area on the Mall known for social interaction.
- Hilltop
- Refers to the cluster of residence halls located on the hill, including Knox and Oxford.
- Hilltop
- Hilltop Dining Commons, the primary dining hall for students living on 'The Hill'.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for campus fraternities.
K
- Knox
- Knox Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
M
- Maine Day
- A massive annual spring tradition involving morning community service followed by a campus-wide festival and celebration.
- Maine Hello
- The annual tradition where student and faculty volunteers help new students move into dorms.
- Maine-iaks
- The official nickname for the most passionate and vocal fans of UMaine hockey.
- MaineStreet
- The online portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- MBAC
- Maine Bound Adventure Center, the campus hub for outdoor recreation and trips.
- MBS
- The Maine Business School, frequently used to refer to the college or its specific student organizations.
- MCC
- Multicultural Center, a space and organization focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Meal Swipes
- The standard currency for entry into the all-you-care-to-eat dining commons.
- MHC
- The Honors College (Maine Honors College), often used to refer to the community or the building.
- MSG
- Maine Student Government, the representative body for the undergraduate student population.
O
- O-Town
- A common student nickname for the town of Orono.
- Oakes
- The Oakes Room Cafe, a coffee shop located inside the Fogler Library.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for student clubs and leadership programs.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the administrative hub for student organizations and campus involvement.
- OSLE
- Office of Student Life and Engagement, which oversees clubs and student organizations.
- Outtastatah
- A phonetic spelling of 'out-of-stater', used to describe students not from Maine.
P
- Panhel
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities.
- Patch
- Patch Hall, a suite-style residence hall often preferred by upperclassmen.
R
- REC
- Campus Recreation, referring to the department managing the gym and intramural sports.
- RSS
- Residence Search & Selection, the process for choosing housing for the following year.
S
- SEAL
- The Student Engagement and Leadership office, which oversees clubs and organizations.
- SEPC
- Student Entertainment Policy Committee, involved in organizing large-scale campus entertainment.
- Sieve
- A traditional hockey chant directed at the opposing goalie after UMaine scores.
- Stein
- Short for the Maine Steiners, the university's well-known male-identifying a cappella group.
- Stein Song
- The university's fight song, traditionally sung at athletic events and graduation.
- Stein's
- A reference to the Stein Song, the university's school song played at athletic events.
T
- The Bear
- Refers to the Bananas T. Bear mascot or the bronze statue often used as a meeting point.
- The Bear's Den
- The retail food court and pub located within the Memorial Union.
- The Complex
- A group of four interconnected residence halls: Androscoggin, Hancock, Hart, and Kennebec.
- The County
- Refers to Aroostook County, the northernmost part of Maine where many students originate.
- The Den
- The Bear's Den, a retail food court and pub located in the Memorial Union.
- The Dirty D
- Dorthea Dix Hall, a residence hall often referred to by this nickname in student circles.
- The Dirty G
- A common student nickname for Gannett Hall, often used in a self-deprecating or humorous way regarding its reputation.
- The Dirty Gannett
- A common student nickname for Gannett Hall, often used to describe its older facilities.
- The Dirty O
- A common student nickname for the town of Orono.
- The Dirty O
- Oxford Hall, often referred to by this nickname due to its age and reputation as a social hub.
- The Hill
- The cluster of residence halls located on the upper part of campus near the Hilltop Dining Commons, including Somerset, Oxford, and Knox halls.
- The Maine Campus
- The independent, student-run newspaper of the University of Maine.
- The Maine Krampus
- The satirical April Fools' Day edition of the student newspaper, The Maine Campus.
- The Mall
- The large central green space between the library and the Memorial Union where students hang out.
- The Market
- The convenience store located in the Memorial Union for snacks and quick meals.
- The Marketplace
- The food court area in the Memorial Union containing various retail vendors.
- The Mods
- The Modular Housing units, which are apartment-style residences located near the athletic fields.
- The O
- A shorthand nickname for the town of Orono, where the university is located.
- The Patch
- Patch Hall, an apartment-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
- The Pit
- The sunken lounge and seating area located on the ground floor of the Memorial Union.
- The Quad
- The central residential area consisting of Androscoggin, Kennebec, and Penobscot halls.
- The Stein
- Short for the Maine Steiners, the university's well-known all-male a cappella group.
- The Stein
- The Bear's Den Pub, a popular spot for students of age to gather in the Memorial Union.
- The Stein Song
- The University of Maine's fight song, famously played at athletic events and university gatherings.
- The Stillwater
- The Stillwater River, which borders the campus and is a popular spot for student recreation and canoeing.
- The Suites
- Refers to Kanola and Penobscot Halls, which offer suite-style living.
- The Towers
- Dickey and Wood Halls, the two high-rise circular residence halls on campus.
- The Tunnels
- The underground steam tunnel system; while mostly restricted, they are a frequent subject of campus urban legends.
- The Union
- The Memorial Union, the central hub for retail dining, student services, and the campus bookstore.
- The Village
- Refers collectively to the Doris Twitchell Allen Village (DTAV) and Patch Hall apartment areas.
- The Zoo
- Oxford Hall, historically known for its rowdy social atmosphere and party reputation.
- TUB
- The University Board, a student-led organization that plans major campus events and entertainment.
U
- UMAD
- UMaine After Dark, a program that hosts late-night alcohol-free events for students.
- UMEMS
- University of Maine Emergency Medical Services, a student-run volunteer ambulance service.
- UMPD
- University of Maine Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
- UMSG
- University of Maine Student Government, the primary governing body for undergraduate students.
W
- Wells
- Wells Central, a dining and retail facility that includes a marketplace and a dining hall.
- Wicked
- A ubiquitous New England intensifier used by students to mean 'very' or 'extremely'.
- WMEB
- The student-run non-commercial radio station (91.9 FM) based on campus.
Y
- York
- York Hall, a residence hall located on the southern end of campus near the athletic facilities.
- York
- York Dining Hall, the dining commons located on the southern end of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alfond
- Alfond Arena, the home venue for the Black Bears ice hockey and basketball teams.
- Barrows
- Barrows Hall, the main building for the College of Engineering.
- BBOE
- Black Bear Orono Express, a free shuttle service connecting the campus with downtown Orono.
- Black Bear Bucks
- A debit-style account on the MaineCard that can be used at various campus locations and participating local merchants.
- Black Bear Express
- The local transit system connecting the campus to the surrounding community and Old Town.
- Black Bear Transit
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus and to Orono and Old Town.
- Blue Light
- The emergency phone system located throughout campus, marked by tall poles with blue lights on top.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CCA
- The Collins Center for the Arts.
- Collins
- The Collins Center for the Arts, the primary venue for theater and professional performances.
- Collins Center
- The Collins Center for the Arts, the main performing arts venue on campus.
- Community Connector
- The regional bus system that provides free rides to students between Orono and Bangor with a MaineCard.
- Dining Dollars
- A declining balance currency on the MaineCard used specifically for retail food purchases on campus.
- Dining Plus
- Flexible spending dollars included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like The Den.
- DPC
- Donald P. Corbett Business Building, where many business and large lecture classes are held.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a component of campus meal plans used specifically for retail dining locations.
- Flex Dollars
- Funds added to a MaineCard that can be used for laundry, printing, and at various on-campus and off-campus vendors.
- Fogler
- The Raymond H. Fogler Library, the largest library in the state of Maine.
- hilltop_dining
- Hilltop Dining
- IMRC
- Innovation Media Research Center, a facility for digital art and creative technology.
- Little
- Little Hall, a primary academic building for social sciences.
- Little Hall
- A primary academic building known for housing many large lecture halls and the psychology department.
- Maine Day
- An annual spring tradition where classes are canceled for a day of campus service, followed by a festival.
- MaineCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- MaineStreet
- The primary online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- MCA
- Collins Center for the Arts, the main performing arts venue on campus.
- Meal Swipes
- The credits on a student's meal plan used for entry into the all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
- Navigate
- The mobile app used by students to schedule academic advising appointments and track degree progress.
- Neville
- Neville Hall, a central academic building often used for mathematics and engineering.
- Point2Point
- A late-night campus shuttle service provided for student safety.
- Stevens
- Stevens Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings on campus, housing various liberal arts departments.
- The Alfond
- The Harold Alfond Arena, the university's primary venue for ice hockey and basketball.
- The Bat
- Refers to the Bangor Area Transit bus system, which provides transportation between campus, Orono, and Bangor.
- The Blue Lights
- Emergency assistance towers with direct lines to campus police.
- The CCA
- Collins Center for the Arts, the university's primary performing arts venue.
- The Lib
- Fogler Library, the main university library and a primary study spot.
- The Mall
- The large central grassy area between Fogler Library and the Memorial Union.
- The Mall
- The large central green space on campus used for outdoor studying, recreation, and major events.
- The Pit
- Memorial Gymnasium, the historic home court for Black Bear basketball.
- The Rec
- The New Balance Student Recreation Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
- The Rec
- The New Balance Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- The Stein
- The Black Bear Brew Pub located in the Memorial Union.
- The Union
- The Memorial Union, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
- the_bear_s_den
- The Bear's Den
- UMaine Sidekick
- A mobile-friendly web application used by students to check dining hours and campus updates.
- wells_central
- Wells Central
- york_dining
- York Dining
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer University 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 104 approved campus terms and 47 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.