Academic calendar
Fall 2026 8 Week 1 Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 8 Week 1 SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session
- Fall 2026 8 Week 2 Session
- Spring 2027 8 Week 1 Session
- Spring 2027 Regular Academic Session
- Spring 2027 8 Week 2 Session
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
J
- Jag Court
- Jaguar Court, a residence hall located near the main campus.
- Jag Hall
- Jaguar Hall, the primary freshman residence hall.
- Jag Nation
- The collective community of UHV students, alumni, and fans.
- Jag Village
- Jaguar Village, a residence hall complex for upperclassmen.
- Jags
- The official mascot and shorthand for UHV students.
R
- ROAR
- The student leadership team that facilitates new student orientation.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
- Smith
- Smith Hall, the newest residence hall on campus.
T
- The Coffee Bar
- The Starbucks-serving coffee shop located in Jaguar Court.
- The Den
- The student lounge and recreation area located in the University Center.
- The Dining Hall
- The main dining facility located in Jaguar Hall.
- The Market
- The convenience store located within the University Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- JagCard
- The official UHV student identification card used for meals and building access.
- JagSync
- The online platform used to manage student organizations and track campus involvement.
- Jaguar Journey
- The mandatory orientation program for all incoming new students.
- jaguar_hall_dining
- Jaguar Hall Dining
- JagXpress
- The campus shuttle service that transports students between residence halls and academic buildings.
- Northwest
- The Northwest Campus, a satellite facility for specific programs.
- The Center
- The Center for the Arts, housing fine arts programs and studios.
- UC
- University Center, the hub for student services and activities.
- university_commons_food_court
- University Commons Food Court
- US
- University South, a building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- UW
- University West, the main administrative and classroom building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 8 Week 1 Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.