What academic term is relevant at University of Mount Olive?

Fall 2026 runs from August 24, 2026 through December 11, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the University of Mount Olive student guide?

The guide includes 13 approved campus terms and 11 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the University of Mount Olive guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 13 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

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Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

University of Mount OliveStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for University of Mount Olive

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: Fall 2026
Campus terms: 13
Local details: 11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries

Aug 24Oct 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Session F
Aug 24Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026Relevant now
Oct 19Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Session S
Jan 11Mar 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Session F
Jan 11May 16, 2027
Spring 2027
Mar 8May 16, 2027
Spring 2027 Session S
May 17Jul 4, 2027
Summer 2027 Session F
May 17Aug 14, 2027
Summer 2027
Jul 5Aug 14, 2027
Summer 2027 Session S

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Campus language

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13 terms

B

BSU: Black Student Union

C

CAB: Campus Activities Board, responsible for student events and campus programming

G

Grantham: Grantham Hall, a male-only residence hall on campus

K

King: King Hall, a female-only residence hall

P

Pickle Classic: The highly popular annual basketball tournament hosted by UMO, referencing the town's pickle industry heritage

S

SAAC: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
SGA: Student Government Association

T

The Apartments: The on-campus student apartment complexes often referred to as the 'Student Apartments'
The Caf: Student shorthand for the main dining hall located in the Murphy Center
The Mount: A common informal nickname for the University of Mount Olive used by students and athletes
The Murphy Center: The Lois K. Murphy Regional Center, which houses the primary dining services and student lounge
Trojan: The official mascot and the standard term for a member of the student body

W

Whitfield: Annie Mae Whitfield Hall, a residence hall for female students

Places and practicalities

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

11 details

alumni_dining_hall: Alumni Dining Hall
deacon_jones_cafe: Deacon Jones Cafe
Kornegay: Kornegay Arena, the primary venue for indoor athletics and university ceremonies
Laughinghouse: The Laughinghouse Agriculture Building, central to the school's agricultural programs
Moodle: The learning management system used for all online course content and assignments
MyUMO: The primary web portal for students to access campus resources and announcements
Poole: The Poole Administration Building
Raper: W. Burkette and Rose M. Raper Hall, the main academic and administrative building on campus
Rodgers: The Rodgers Chapel, the spiritual center of the university
Self-Service: The online administrative system for course registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid
Trojan Card: The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 13 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.

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Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$957

City Transportation

Nearest Airports

Mount Olive Municipal Airport, Kinston Regional Jetport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

62°F

Avg Snowfall

5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Waylin Centre Parking

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Located near the Waylin Centre.

Raper Hall Parking

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Designated for Raper Hall visitors and students.

Kornegay Arena Parking

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Primary parking for athletic events and gym access.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Mount Olive

UMO to Celebrate 75th Anniversary at Homecoming 2026

The University of Mount Olive is preparing for its 75th-anniversary homecoming weekend on November 20-21, featuring golf, basketball, and awards.

Oct 20, 2026

Golden LEAF Leaders Celebrate UMO Scholars at Campus Luncheon

UMO hosted Golden LEAF leaders to honor scholarship recipients from rural and economically distressed North Carolina counties.

Oct 15, 2026

UMO Business Students Meet with North Carolina State Treasurer

The 29th State Treasurer of North Carolina addressed students at the Tillman School of Business regarding state finances and career advice.

Oct 6, 2026

Temporary road closure in the southbound lane of Breazeale Avenue at West James Street scheduled for November 2-3, 2026.

Town-wide smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system was conducted from October 12 through October 28, 2026.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Mount Olive

Open House

November 11, 2026

George & Annie Dail Kornegay Arena

An opportunity for high school juniors, seniors, and their parents to tour the campus, meet faculty and coaches, and learn about scholarships and financial aid.

Eastern NC Niche Ag Conference

November 14, 2026

University of Mount Olive

A conference partnered with the University of Mount Olive focusing on niche agriculture in Eastern North Carolina.

Homecoming 2026 - 75th Anniversary Celebration

November 20, 2026

Southern Wayne Country Club / Kornegay Arena

Kickoff of Homecoming weekend including an Alumni Golf Tournament and Pickle Classic basketball vs Emory & Henry University.

Homecoming 2026 - Alumni Awards & Reunions

November 21, 2026

Communications Building / Campus-wide

Activities include the UMO Alumni Association Board meeting, class reunions, time capsule ceremony, and Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Mount Olive

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

12 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

A and B Apartments

Byrd Apartment Complex

Grantham Hall

Griffin Hall

Hart Hall

Herring Apartments

Kerstetter Commons

King Hall

King-Hart-Griffin Halls

The Inn Residence Hall

Whitfield Apartments

Whitfield, Herring, A and B Apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@umo.edu

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