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Student guide · Summer Session 2026

The semester, explained for University of Mississippi

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Session 2026
Campus terms
52
Local details
47

Academic calendar

Summer Session 2026 runs May 25, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Summer Session 2026Relevant now
  2. Summer 2026 Accelerated Term I
  3. Summer 2026 Full Term
  4. Summer Session I 2026
  5. Summer Session I 2026
  6. Full Summer Session 2026
  7. Full Summer Session 2026
  8. Summer 2026 Accelerated Term II
  9. Summer Session II 2026
  10. Summer Session II 2026
  11. Fall 2026

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52 terms

1

1810
The Grill at 1810, a dining facility located near the athletic complex that is open to all students.

A

ASB
Associated Student Body, the university's student government.

B

Burns
Burns Hall, a residence hall located in the north campus housing area.

C

CP
Campus Programming, often used interchangeably with SAA for student-led events.
CPC
College Panhellenic Council, the governing body for sororities.
CPH
College Panhellenic Council, the governing body for NPC sororities on campus.
Crosby
Crosby Hall, a large high-rise residence hall traditionally for female students.

D

DCE
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education.

E

Express
Ole Miss Express; a debit-like account on the student ID used for on-campus and select off-campus vendors.

F

Flex
Declining balance dollars included with meal plans, used specifically for on-campus dining.

G

Grill at 1810
A dining location in the Manning Center often frequented by student-athletes but open to all.

H

Hotty Toddy
The universal greeting, cheer, and response used by the Ole Miss community.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for fraternities.

L

Landshark
The official mascot of the university and the associated hand gesture (fin on forehead).
Lock the Vaught
A tradition where fans link arms and sway during football games at the stadium.
Luckyday
The Luckyday Residential College, often referred to by its program name.

M

Martin
Martin Hall, one of the twin high-rise dorms primarily for freshmen.
Minor
Minor Hall, a residence hall located near the student union.

N

NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council, governing the historically Black Greek-letter organizations.

O

Ole Miss Express
A declining balance account used for food, laundry, and printing, separate from Flex.
OMOD
Ole Miss Outdoors, a program providing outdoor trips and gear rentals.

P

P.O.D.
Provisions on Demand; small convenience stores located across campus for snacks and essentials.
Pittman
Pittman Hall, a residence hall often grouped with Minor and Burns.
POD
Provisions on Demand; small convenience stores located in various buildings across campus.

R

RC
Residential College (specifically RC South or RC West), which are faculty-led living-learning communities.
RC North
Residential College North, a faculty-led living-learning community.
RC South
Residential College South, a faculty-led living-learning community.
RC West
Residential College West, a living-learning community dorm located near the Student Union.
Rebel Market
The primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in Paul B. Johnson Commons.
RH1
Residence Hall 1, a common shorthand for one of the contemporary dorms on the north side of campus.
RH1/RH2/RH3
Shorthand for Residence Halls 1, 2, and 3 located in the residential district.

S

SAA
Student Activities Association, the student-led board that plans campus events like concerts and pageants.
Stockard
Stockard Hall, one of the twin high-rise dorms primarily for freshmen.
Stockard and Martin
The two high-rise residence halls typically housing freshmen, often referred to as a single unit.
Stockard/Martin
The twin high-rise residence halls typically housing freshmen.

T

The Circle
The historic grassy area surrounded by academic buildings and the Lyceum.
The Grill
The Grill at 1810, a dining location often frequented by student-athletes but open to all.
The Grove
The 10-acre wooded area at the center of campus, world-famous for tailgating.
The Market
Rebel Market, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall in Johnson Commons.
The P.O.D.
Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located across campus for snacks and essentials.
The Pav
Dining options located within The Pavilion (basketball arena), such as Raising Cane's or Steak 'n Shake.
The Pavilion
The basketball arena which contains a food court featuring Raising Cane's and Steak 'n Shake.
The Quads
The collective name for Minor, Pittman, and Burns Halls located near the center of campus.
The RC
Luckyday Residential College, a living-learning community.
The Rebel
The Rebel Market, the primary large-scale dining hall on campus.
The Sip
A popular shorthand nickname for the state of Mississippi used frequently in athletic recruiting and social media.
The Square
The Oxford Courthouse Square, the city's central hub for dining, shopping, and nightlife.
The Towers
Stockard and Martin halls, the two high-rise freshman dormitories.
The Union
The Gertrude C. Ford Student Union, housing multiple retail food outlets like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
The Village
A complex of apartment-style housing units on the edge of campus.

U

UMPD
University of Mississippi Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.

W

Walk of Champions
The brick path through the Grove used by the football team on game days.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

47 details
Attendance Verification
A mandatory process during the first two weeks of class where professors confirm student presence to release financial aid.
Bishop
Bishop Hall, which houses the history department and various classrooms.
Blackboard
The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
Bondurant
Bondurant Hall, the primary building for the English and Modern Languages departments.
Bursar
The office responsible for student accounts, billing, and payments.
Conner
Conner Hall, the primary building for the Patterson School of Accountancy.
Express
Ole Miss Express, a separate declining balance account used for laundry, printing, and campus retail stores.
Flex
Declining balance funds included with meal plans, primarily used for food at on-campus and select off-campus locations.
Fulton
Fulton Chapel, a historic performance venue and landmark on the edge of the Circle.
Holman
Holman Hall, the main building for the School of Business Administration.
ID Center
Located in the Student Union, the office where students obtain and manage their Ole Miss ID cards.
J.D.
The J.D. Williams Library, the main research library on campus.
J.D. Williams
The main campus library, often shortened to 'the library' or 'J.D.'
JD Williams
The main campus library, frequently referred to as 'JD' or simply 'the library.'
lenoir_dining
Lenoir Dining
Martindale
The Martindale-Cole Student Services Center, where students handle admissions, registrar, and financial aid tasks.
Martindale-Cole
The primary hub for student services, including admissions and financial aid.
MyOleMiss
The official web portal for students to register for classes, check grades, and manage finances.
Ole Miss Express
A debit-like account on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and some off-campus merchants.
Ole Miss ID
The official identification card (physical or digital) required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
OUT
Oxford University Transit, the public bus system serving the campus and the city of Oxford.
Park 'n' Ride
Remote parking lots (like the Jackson Avenue Center) where students park and take a shuttle to the main campus.
Parking Services
The department responsible for campus parking permits and enforcement.
ParkMobile
The mobile app required for paying for timed parking in various campus lots.
Plus-1
A meal plan feature allowing students to use a meal swipe for a guest or at specific retail locations.
Rebel Reserve
The system used for reserving study rooms in the library.
Rebel Rewards
A student loyalty program where attending athletic events earns points for prizes and post-season ticket priority.
rebel_market
Rebel Market
RebelCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'Express' spending.
RebelReserve
The online system used by students to manage parking permits and citations.
Safe Ride
A university-provided shuttle service offering safe transportation for students during late-night hours.
The Ford Center
The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
The Lib
The J.D. Williams Library, the main campus library.
The Lyceum
The historic central administration building and the oldest building on campus.
The Pav
The Pavilion at Ole Miss, the university's multi-purpose arena for basketball and events.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion at Ole Miss, the multi-purpose arena for basketball and major events.
The Tad Pad
Tad Smith Coliseum, the former basketball arena now used for other events.
The Turner
The Turner Center, the main campus recreation and fitness facility.
The Turner Center
The main student recreation and fitness center.
The Union
The Gertrude C. Ford Student Union, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
The Vaught
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the university's football stadium.
The Vaught
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the home of the Ole Miss football team.
the_dish_at_the_residential_college
The Dish at the Residential College
the_grill_at_1810
The Grill at 1810
Turner
The Turner Center, the main campus recreation and fitness facility.
Turner Center
The main campus recreation and fitness center.
Vaught-Hemingway
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the home field for the Ole Miss Rebels football team.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session 2026 runs May 25, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
52 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.

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Life in Oxford for University of Mississippi Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oxford.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$858

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

17,642

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Oxford University Transit (OUT)

Nearest Airports

University-Oxford Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

61°F

Avg Snowfall

3 in

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Parking and Transit

Residential Overflow South

surface_lot • High

Located at the South Campus Recreation Center; open to all commuter permit holders.

Jackson Avenue Center (JAC)

surface_lot • Low

Frequently full; serves as a primary park-and-ride location.

Pavilion Garage

garage • Moderate

Requires specific Pavilion Garage permit.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Mississippi

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

48 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

All on-campus residence halls and housing options at Ole Miss

Apex

Room types: apartment

Bishop Hall

Room types: single, double

Brown Hall

Room types: double, large double

Bryant Hall

Room types: single, double

Burns Hall

Room types: quad, triple

Residence halls / Campus Walk (overall housing inventory)

Capacity: 5,687

Room types: single, double, suite, apartment

Cedarbrook II Apartments

Capacity: 180

Room types: 1 bedroom

Century Park North

Capacity: 250

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom

Century Park South

Capacity: 250

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom

Contemporary Halls

Room types: Not specified

Cottages at Ole Miss

Room types: apartment

Croft Institute for International Studies Dorm

Room types: single, double

Crosby Hall

Capacity: 700

Room types: double, large double, private double

Deaton Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: double

Fraternity Row

Capacity: 220

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom

Grove (student housing location)

Room types: apartment

Hattiesburg Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: double, single

Hefley Hall

Room types: double, large double

Hillcrest Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: double, single

Holman Hall

Room types: single, double

Lamar Hall

Room types: single, double

Lark Oxford

Room types: apartment

Lucky Day

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Luckyday Residential College

Room types: not specified

Lyceum Hall

Room types: single, double

Martin Hall

Capacity: 950

Room types: triple, double

Minor Hall

Room types: quad, triple

Minors Hall

Northgate

Oseola McCarty Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: double, single

Peabody Hall

Room types: single, double

Pittman Hall

Room types: quad, triple

Residence Hall 1

Room types: quad, triple

Residence Hall 2

Capacity: 950

Room types: triple, double

Residence Hall 3

Capacity: 950

Room types: triple, double

Residential Colleges

Room types: Not specified

Residential College South

Room types: suite

Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Dorm

Room types: single, double

Scholarship Hall

Capacity: 380

Room types: double, single

Stewart Hall

Room types: not specified

Stockard and Martin Hall

Room types: double

Stockard Hall

Capacity: 950

Room types: triple, double

The Quarters

Room types: apartment unit

The Sorority Village

Capacity: 200

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom

Traditional Halls

Room types: Not specified

Weir Hall

Room types: single, double

Wilber Hall

Capacity: 450

Room types: double, single

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