Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st Half runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 1st HalfFall 2026 1st Half Part of TermFall 2026 First Part of TermRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Part of Term
- Fall 2026 2nd Half Part of TermFall 2026 Second Part of Term
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Extended Spring 2026-2027Spring 2027 Extended Spring Part of Term
- Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 1st Half Part of TermSpring 2027 First Part of Term
- Spring 2027 Full Part of Term
- Spring 2027 2nd Half Part of Term
- Spring 2027 Second Part of Term
- Summer 2027 Pre-Summer Part of Term
- Summer 2027 Extended Summer Part of Term
- Summer 2027 First Part of Term
- Summer 2027 Full Part of Term
- Summer 2027 Second Part of Term
- Fall 2027 1st Half Part of Term
- Fall 2027 Full Part of Term
- Fall 2027 2nd Half Part of Term
- Spring 2028 1st Half Part of Term
- Spring 2028 Full Part of Term
- Spring 2028 2nd Half Part of Term
- Pre Summer 2028Summer 2028 Pre Summer Part of Term
- Extended Summer 2028Summer 2028 Extended Summer Part of Term
- Summer 2028 1st Half Part of Term
- Summer 2028 Full Part of Term
- Summer 2028 2nd Half Part of TermSummer 2028 Second Part of Term
Campus language
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B
- BCC
- The Black Cultural Center, a hub for programming and support for Black students.
- Blue and Gray
- The official school colors and a common shorthand for school spirit.
- Blueberry Hill
- A popular nearby off-campus dining spot often frequented by students, though technically a local landmark.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and heritage of Black students.
C
- Carpenter
- The Carpenter Complex, an apartment-style housing area on the north side of campus.
- Centennial
- Centennial Place, a large modern residence hall located on Central Avenue.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a specific portion of a meal plan used at retail dining locations on campus.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, the office overseeing Greek-letter organizations on campus.
G
- GT
- Short for 'Go Tigers,' the universal campus greeting and sign-off.
- GTB
- Short for 'Go Tiger Blue,' a common cheer and social media hashtag used by students.
L
- LLC
- The Living Learning Complex, a prominent residence hall on the south side of campus.
P
- Pouncer
- The official costumed mascot of the University of Memphis.
R
- Rawls
- Rawls Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for female students.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the organization responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and homecoming.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- Smith
- Smith Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for male students.
- South
- South Hall, a residence hall located near the southern edge of the main campus.
T
- The Bridge
- The iconic pedestrian bridge over the Southern Avenue railroad tracks connecting the main and south campus.
- The Den
- The Tiger Den, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Jones Hall area.
- The Fountain
- The large fountain in the Student Plaza, a common landmark for meeting up with friends.
- The Grind
- The coffee shop located within the Ned R. McWherter Library.
- The LLC
- The Living Learning Complex, a modern residence hall featuring specialized communities.
- The Market
- The Market at the UC, a convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- The Strip
- The Highland Strip, a popular area adjacent to campus with bars, restaurants, and student nightlife.
- The UC
- The University Center food court, featuring various retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Steak 'n Shake.
- Tiger Blue
- The specific shade of blue used for all university branding and school spirit.
- Tiger Dining
- The collective term for all on-campus food services and meal plan management.
- Tiger Funds
- A debit-like account on the student ID card used for campus dining, bookstores, and vending.
- Tiger Walk
- A pre-game tradition where fans line the path to cheer on the football team as they enter the stadium.
- TOM
- The name given to the university's live Bengal tiger mascot (traditionally TOM I, II, and III).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Line
- The free campus shuttle system that transports students between the main campus, Park Avenue campus, and remote lots.
- bluegray_cafe
- BlueGray Cafe
- CFA
- The Communication and Fine Arts building, housing arts programs and performance spaces.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Dining Dollars
- Tax-free funds included with meal plans that are strictly for on-campus food purchases.
- FIT
- The FedEx Institute of Technology, a hub for research, technology, and corporate partnership on campus.
- Fogelman
- Refers to the Fogelman College of Business and Economics buildings (Fogelman I and II).
- Manning
- Manning Hall, a historic building housing the Department of Psychology.
- maxine_a_smith_university_center_dining
- Maxine A. Smith University Center Dining
- McWherter
- The Ned R. McWherter Library, the main campus library.
- MyMemphis
- The official student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Ned
- The Ned R. McWherter Library, the main campus library.
- panda_express
- Panda Express
- Rose
- The Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall, used for large classes and performances.
- Rose Theatre
- The Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall, used for large classes and major campus performances.
- The Fed
- The FedEx Institute of Technology, a hub for research, technology, and corporate partnerships.
- The Lib
- The Ned R. McWherter Library, the main campus library and primary study spot.
- The Rec
- The R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center, the primary campus gym and recreation facility.
- The UC
- The University Center, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- Tiger Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Tiger Funds
- Money loaded onto a student ID card that can be used for laundry, printing, and at various off-campus partners.
- Tiger ID
- The official multi-purpose identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Tiger Zone
- The online portal used by students to join organizations, track involvement, and find campus events.
- tiger_den_eatery
- Tiger Den Eatery
- TigerID
- The unique username used to log into all university digital systems and email.
- TigerX
- The brand name for group fitness classes offered at the campus recreation center.
- U-ID
- The 8-digit student identification number found on the physical campus ID card.
- Wilder
- Wilder Tower, the high-rise building housing essential student services like admissions and financial aid.
- Zach Curlin
- The Zach Curlin Parking Garage, one of the primary (and often crowded) parking structures on campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 1st Half runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 29 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.