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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
6 entries Jun 22 → Aug 13, 2026
Summer 2026 Second Eight Week Session
Jul 13 → Aug 13, 2026
Summer 2026 Second Five Week Session
Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027
Aug 23 → Dec 18, 2027
Fall 2027
Jan 10 → May 6, 2028
Spring 2028
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A B C F L R S T A
Antelope/Nester The Antelope Hall and Nester Hall suite-style residence complex B
Blue Gold The official school colors and a common shorthand for school spirit
Brewed Brewed Awakening, the on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products C
CTE Centennial Towers East residence hall
CTW Centennial Towers West residence hall F
FSL Fraternity and Sorority Life L
Lopers The official nickname for UNK students and athletic teams (short for Antelopes)
LPAC Loper Programming and Activities Council, the main student events board R
RHA Residence Hall Association S
SGA Student Government Association T
The Bricks The historic downtown Kearney district known for its brick-paved streets
The Graze The primary dining hall located in the Nebraskan Student Union
The Market Market 27th, the convenience store and quick-service dining area in the Union
The Towers Collective name for Centennial Towers East and West
The Union The Nebraskan Student Union, the central hub for dining and student services Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
BHS Bruner Hall of Science
Canvas The learning management system used for course materials and assignments
Cushing Cushing Health and Sports Center
Handshake The primary platform for student jobs, internships, and career services
LoperCard The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services
MSB Mitchell Science Building
MyBLUE The central student information portal for registration, grades, and billing
subway Subway
the_graze The Graze
the_grid The Grid
the_pulse The Pulse
WCC West Center Complex Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 15 approved campus terms and 12 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. Using DormWay at University of Nebraska at Kearney What the product handles for students.
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Running in the Family: Loper student-athlete Kassidy Stuckey continues a tradition at UNK Student-athlete Kassidy Stuckey discusses her experience at UNK and continuing her family's legacy.
Sep 17, 2026
Read More Loper Spotlight: Raegen Hillman shares her passion for music from the podium Raegen Hillman is featured for her leadership and passion in the UNK music program.
Sep 15, 2026
Read More More than 30 schools performing Saturday during annual UNK Band Day Parade The 67th annual Band Day Parade featured 32 middle and high school bands alongside the UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band.
Sep 14, 2026
Read More Freshman enrollment grows at University of Nebraska at Kearney amid overall enrollment decline UNK saw a 3.6% increase in first-time freshman enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester, despite a slight decline in overall enrollment.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Safety Alert: Reminder to keep vehicles locked and secure property as weather improves and outdoor activity increases. Safety Alert: Reminder to keep vehicles locked and secure property as weather improves and outdoor activity increases.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Faculty Recital October 5, 2026
A musical performance featuring UNK faculty members.
Kusi Taki and the Music of the Andes October 6, 2026
A performance exploring the traditional music of the Andes mountains.
UNK Wind Ensemble Concert October 8, 2026
A concert featuring the University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble.
Kearney Symphony Orchestra Concert: Things that go bump in the night October 13, 2026
Music that animates the magic of fall in mystical and spooky works featuring Funeral March of a Marionette by Gounod and Danse Macabre by Saint-Saëns.
Choir Concert: Choraleers and Women's Chorus October 15, 2026
A performance by the UNK Choraleers and Women's Chorus featuring a variety of music.
Pre-Law Day October 26, 2026
An event for students considering law school to meet current students, faculty, and attorneys.
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