Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Arendall
- Arendall Hall, a suite-style residence hall primarily for female students.
- ASG
- Association of Student Governments, often used in the context of leadership conferences.
- ASO
- Accounting Student Organizations, a group for students to make professional connections in the accounting field.
- ASOTA
- Alabama School of the Arts, the university's performing and visual arts division.
- Avery Woods
- The campus housing cottages, typically used for upperclassmen or specific student groups.
B
- BCM
- Baptist Campus Ministries, the primary organization for spiritual life and student missions.
- Be Known
- The university's defining philosophy and slogan regarding the personal relationship between faculty and students.
- Bedsole
- Bedsole Hall, one of the original residence halls on campus.
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a central religious organization on campus.
C
- CFA
- The Chick-fil-A express location situated within the Ram's Den.
- Common Grounds
- The campus coffee shop featuring Nova Coffee and pastries.
F
- Faulkner
- Faulkner Hall, a residence hall within the Village complex.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a popular ministry group for student-athletes.
G
- Go Rams!
- The official university cheer and greeting used by students and alumni.
I
- Ingram
- Ingram Hall, a three-story residence hall for female students.
J
- Java
- Java City, the on-campus coffee shop located in the library or student center area.
- Java City
- The campus coffee shop located within the library/student center area.
M
- Mac and Molly
- The names of the university's two ram mascots.
R
- Ram
- The official mascot and the common term used to refer to any student of the university.
- RAM Corps
- A high-impact brass and percussion ensemble that performs at campus and community events.
- Ram Grill
- A casual dining spot located in Ram Hall serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries.
- Ram Hall
- The primary campus dining hall where most student meals are served.
- Ram Nation
- The collective term used to describe the student body, faculty, and alumni community.
- Ram Rush
- The week-long orientation and welcome festival for new students featuring games, concerts, and move-in assistance.
- RamCorps
- The university's high-energy brass and percussion performance ensemble.
- Rams
- The official mascot and collective name for the University of Mobile student body.
- RAMS
- The shorthand for the university's athletic teams and the general student body identity.
S
- Samford
- Samford Hall, a residence hall primarily housing female students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body that funds campus clubs.
- Sub Zone
- A made-to-order sandwich and flatbread pizza shop on campus.
T
- The Caf
- Ingram Dining Hall, the primary buffet-style dining facility on campus.
- The Coffee Shop
- The on-campus Starbucks location where students gather to study.
- The Cottages
- The Cottage housing area designated for upperclassmen students.
- The Den
- The Ram's Den, a casual retail dining location offering quick meals and snacks.
- The Globe
- The Great Commission Globe statue located in front of Weaver Hall, which students touch during traditions.
- The Great Commission Lawn
- The central campus green space used for graduation ceremonies and major outdoor events.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the elevated portion of the campus landscape.
- The POD
- The 'Provisions on Demand' convenience store located on campus for snacks and essentials.
- The Ram
- Refers to the campus mascot or the bronze ram statue often used for photos.
- The Timbers
- The former name for Mark Foley Hall, a three-story apartment-style residence hall often still referred to by its original name.
- The Village
- The collective name for the central residence hall complex including Bedsole, Faulkner, and Ingram Halls.
- The Woods
- The forested areas and nature trails surrounding the campus perimeter.
U
- UM
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for the University of Mobile.
- UM Voices
- The university's signature vocal ensemble that performs at various events.
- UMobile
- The preferred shorthand for the University of Mobile to distinguish it from other 'UM' institutions.
- UP
- University Programs, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.
V
- Voices
- Voices of Mobile, the university's premier vocal ensemble that tours internationally.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bedsole
- The J.L. Bedsole Commons, which houses the library, dining, and student lounge areas.
- Bedsole Library
- The J.L. Bedsole Library, the main academic resource and study hub on campus.
- Campus Card
- The official university ID required for building access, library use, and meal plan swipes.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course assignments and digital materials.
- Chapel
- The mandatory spiritual development credits required for graduation, earned by attending services in Lyon Chapel.
- common_grounds
- Common Grounds
- Fisher-Brewer
- The Fisher-Brewer Library, the main research and study facility.
- Focus
- The university's orientation program for new and transfer students.
- Harrigan Hall
- Home to the W. Dwight Harrigan Hall/Grace Pilot School of Business.
- ingram_dining_hall
- Ingram Dining Hall
- Lyon
- Lyon Chapel and Fine Arts Center, the venue for chapel services and musical performances.
- Lyon Chapel
- The central campus chapel used for services and university events.
- Martin Hall
- The building housing the Alabama School of the Arts.
- MyUM
- The student web portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- MyUMobile
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and financial aid.
- Nova Coffee
- The specific brand of coffee served at the campus coffee shop, Common Grounds.
- Pharr
- Pharr Gymnasium, the primary facility for indoor athletics and physical education.
- Pharr Gym
- The main athletics gymnasium on campus.
- Ram Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or weather.
- Ram Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Ram Hall
- A multi-purpose building containing an auditorium and the Ram Grill dining area.
- ram_grill
- Ram Grill
- RamCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- RamLegacy
- A dedicated campus community and support network for first-generation college students.
- sub_zone
- Sub Zone
- The Library
- The J.L. Bedsole Library, the primary academic resource and study center.
- The Torch
- The student-led media outlet providing campus news and updates.
- The Woods
- Refers to the extensive wooded trails and cross-country paths surrounding the campus perimeter.
- U Store
- The campus bookstore located on the first floor of the Bedsole building.
- Weaver
- Weaver Hall, the historic main administrative and academic building on campus.
- Weaver Hall
- The historic first building on campus, housing administrative offices and the College of Health Professions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 47 approved campus terms and 31 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.