Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- ACM-W
- The UNO chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery - Women, supporting women in computing fields.
- Aksarben
- The neighborhood adjacent to Scott Campus; the name is 'Nebraska' spelled backward.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events.
- CEHHS
- College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
- CPACS
- College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
- CPC
- Collegiate Panhellenic Council, the governing body for campus sororities.
- Crossing
- Scott Crossing, a suite-style residence hall located on the Scott (South) Campus.
D
- Dining Dollars
- The campus currency loaded onto a MavCARD used for purchasing food at retail locations.
- Dodge
- Refers to the main campus located on Dodge Street.
- Durango
- The name of the UNO Maverick mascot.
- Durango Days
- The series of events and activities held during the first week of the fall and spring semesters.
- Durango's
- Durango's Grill, a retail food location in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- Durango's Grill
- A dining venue within the Milo Bail Student Center food court.
- Durmaskin
- The convenience store and deli located in the Milo Bail Student Center.
F
- FEA
- Future Educators Association, a prominent professional organization for education majors.
- FEW
- Future Educators of the World, a common professional student organization on campus.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus.
H
- Hekman
- The Hekman Library Cafe, often used as a shorthand for the coffee shop located in the library.
M
- MAC
- Maverick Advising Center, which provides academic support for exploring students.
- Mav Den
- The Maverick Den, a food court area located in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- Mav Money
- Declining balance funds loaded onto a MavCARD for use at campus dining locations.
- Mav Village
- Maverick Village, the apartment-style housing on the Dodge Campus.
- Mav's 88
- The food court and convenience store area located in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- MavCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, meals, and library services.
- MavCARD
- The student ID card used to pay for meals via meal plans or Mav Money.
- Maverick Den
- A retail food location in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- MavPRO
- Maverick Productions, the student-led organization responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- Mavs
- Short for Mavericks, the university's mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- MavSYNC
- The online platform used by students to join organizations, track involvement, and find campus events.
- MBSC
- The Milo Bail Student Center, often used to refer to the main food court and student hub on Dodge Campus.
- MBSC Food Court
- The main food court area in the Milo Bail Student Center, housing vendors like Chick-fil-A and Qdoba.
- MCC
- The Multicultural Center, which provides space and programming for diverse student groups.
- MCRC
- Military-Connected Resource Center, providing support for veterans and military families.
- MGC
- Multicultural Greek Council, the governing body for multicultural fraternities and sororities.
- Milo
- The Milo Bail Student Center, typically referring to the food court and retail dining area.
- Milo's
- A common shorthand for the dining options or the general student center area in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- MV
- Maverick Village, an apartment-style residence hall on the Dodge Campus.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
- NULLify
- UNO's student-led computer security and hacking group.
O
- OIE
- Office of International Programs, often used to refer to the international student hub.
- OLLAS
- Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, a prominent academic and community center.
- Omadome
- A local slang term for a perceived weather phenomenon where severe storms appear to split or skip over the city of Omaha.
- Ope
- A common Midwestern exclamation used by students when accidentally bumping into someone or making a minor mistake.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for campus clubs and activities.
P
- Pacific
- Refers to the south campus located on Pacific Street, also known as the Scott Campus.
- PLAYtriots
- A student organization focused on casual and competitive gaming.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in on-campus housing.
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization; the official designation for any student-led club on campus.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the student-led organization that plans campus-wide events like Durango Days.
- SC
- Scott Court, a residential complex on the Scott Campus.
- Scott
- Refers to the South Campus area located near Pacific Street (also called the Pacific Campus).
- Scott
- A collective term for the housing options on the Pacific/South campus, including Scott Village, Scott Court, Scott Crossing, and Scott Residence Hall.
- Scott
- Scott Café, the primary all-you-can-eat dining hall located on the Scott Campus.
- Scott Cafe
- The main dining hall for students living on the Scott (South) Campus.
- Scott Café
- The primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located on the Scott Campus.
- Scott Cafe Express
- A grab-and-go dining location in the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI).
- Scott Campus
- Refers to the Pacific Street campus (South Campus), named after the Scott family.
- Scott Court
- A specific residence hall on the Scott Campus often referred to by its full name to distinguish it from other Scott housing.
- Scott Crossing
- The newest housing on Scott Campus, which also houses the Scott Cafe.
- Scott Village
- A residential community on the Scott (South) Campus consisting of four-bedroom apartments.
- SG
- Student Government at Omaha, the representative body for the student population.
- SG-UNO
- Student Government at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
- SHC
- Scott Housing Council, a student-run organization for residents of Scott Campus housing.
- SLI
- Student Life and Involvement, the office that oversees campus activities and organizations.
- SRH
- Scott Residence Hall, the freshman-focused suite-style housing on the Scott (South) Campus.
- Stamps
- The coffee shop and convenience store located in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- Starship
- The autonomous robotic delivery service used to order food from campus vendors to specific locations.
- Starships
- The autonomous food delivery robots that roam the campus sidewalks.
- Stedman's
- Stedman's Café, a student-run coffee shop and eatery located in Mammel Hall on the Scott Campus.
- SV
- Scott Village, apartment-style housing located on the Scott (South) Campus.
- SX
- Scott Crossing, a newer residential building on Scott Campus that also houses the Maverick Landing hub.
T
- Temperature Tuesday
- A popular winter tradition involving the Runza restaurant chain where the price of a Runza sandwich is determined by the 6:00 AM temperature.
- The 6
- Refers to the Omaha Metro Route 6 bus, which many students use to travel along Dodge Street.
- The 60
- The Metro Transit bus route that serves as the primary shuttle between Dodge and Scott campuses.
- The Bob
- A less common but used nickname for Baxter Arena (though most students just call it Baxter).
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge over Dodge Street that connects the north and south portions of the Dodge Campus.
- The Cafe
- Common student shorthand for the Scott Cafe dining hall.
- The Campus Grind
- A coffee and snack shop located in Maverick Landing on Scott Campus.
- The Courts
- Scott Court, one of the apartment complexes located on the Scott Campus.
- The Crossing
- Shorthand for Scott Crossing, the newest residence hall on the Scott Campus.
- The Den
- The Maverick Den, a food court area located in the Milo Bail Student Center.
- The Food Court
- The retail dining area located on the second floor of the Milo Bail Student Center.
- The Galley
- A convenience and quick-service food location within the Milo Bail Student Center.
- The Gateway
- The official student-run newspaper of UNO.
- The Market
- A convenience store located in the Milo Bail Student Center for quick snacks and essentials.
- The Maverick Monument
- The large bronze bull statue on Dodge Campus, a popular meeting spot.
- The O
- A common shorthand for Omaha or the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
- The Pep Bowl
- A large open green space on Dodge Campus used for student events and recreation.
- The Scott's
- A collective term for the various Scott-branded housing options on the South Campus, including Scott Village, Scott Court, and Scott Residence Hall.
- The Shuttle
- The inter-campus bus system that transports students between the Dodge and Scott campuses.
- The Village
- Commonly used to refer to either Maverick Village or University Village depending on which campus the student is currently on.
- The Villages
- A general term used by students to refer to both Maverick Village and University Village.
U
- UV
- University Village, an apartment-style residence hall on the Dodge Campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ASH
- Arts and Sciences Hall, the primary academic building on the Dodge Campus.
- Blue Route
- The shuttle bus line that runs directly between the Dodge and Scott campuses.
- BRB
- Biomechanics Research Building, a specialized facility on the Dodge Campus.
- Bullseye
- The official weekly email newsletter sent to all students containing campus news and event listings.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system where professors post assignments and course materials.
- CEC
- The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, used for meetings and community-focused organizations.
- CL
- Criss Library, the main university library.
- CPACS
- The College of Public Affairs and Community Service building.
- Dodge Campus
- The main/north campus of UNO, located along Dodge Street.
- DSC
- Durham Science Center, where most chemistry and physics labs are located.
- Durango Route
- The shuttle bus route that connects the Dodge and Scott campuses.
- EAB
- Eppley Administration Building, where the registrar, cashier, and financial aid offices are located.
- Gold Route
- The shuttle bus line that services the Center Street parking lots and campus buildings.
- H&K
- The Health and Kinesiology Building, which houses the campus gym and wellness facilities.
- Handshake
- The official platform used by the university for student job postings and career services.
- HPER
- The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building, which houses the campus gym and wellness facilities.
- Lot 5
- A large, central parking lot on the Dodge campus often cited by students for being frequently full.
- Lot T
- A large, central parking lot on Dodge campus often cited by students for its high traffic.
- Mammel
- Mammel Hall, the home of the College of Business Administration on the Scott campus.
- MavAlert
- The emergency notification system used for campus closures or weather-related late starts.
- MavCARD
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- MavGRAB
- The mobile ordering system used for campus dining locations to skip lines.
- MavGRANTS
- The internal system used for managing research and grant applications.
- MavLINK
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- MavMONEY
- A declining balance account on the MavCARD used for purchasing food and services on campus.
- MavMover
- The campus shuttle system that transports students between the Dodge and Scott campuses.
- MavPARK
- The university's permitless parking system that uses license plate recognition.
- MavRIDE
- A program that allows UNO students to ride any Omaha Metro bus for free by swiping their MavCARD.
- MavsReport
- The university's official system for reporting incidents, safety concerns, or student conduct issues.
- MavSYNC
- The online platform for student involvement, organization management, and event tracking.
- MavTRACK
- The online system used by students to schedule appointments with academic advisors.
- MBSC
- Milo Bail Student Center, the central hub for student services and dining on the Dodge Campus.
- mbsc_food_court
- MBSC Food Court
- MH
- Mammel Hall, the home of the College of Business Administration on the Scott Campus.
- NetID
- The username used to log into university systems like Canvas and email.
- NUID
- A unique 8-digit identification number assigned to every student in the Nebraska system.
- ORBT
- Omaha Rapid Bus Transit, the high-frequency bus line that connects the Dodge and Scott campuses to the rest of the city.
- PKI
- The Peter Kiewit Institute, located on the Scott Campus, housing Engineering and Information Science & Technology.
- Scott Campus
- The south campus of UNO, located near Aksarben Village, primarily housing business, engineering, and IT programs.
- scott_dining_hall_scott_caf
- Scott Dining Hall (Scott Café)
- Shuttle Tracker
- The mobile app used by students to see the real-time location of campus shuttles.
- StarRez
- The online portal used specifically for housing applications and room assignments.
- Starship
- The fleet of autonomous delivery robots that transport food from campus vendors to students.
- stedman_s_caf
- Stedman's Café
- The Campanile
- The Henningson Memorial Campanile, the landmark clock tower located on the Dodge Campus.
- The Clock Tower
- The Henningson Memorial Campanile, a prominent landmark and meeting spot on Dodge Campus.
- The Pep Bowl
- A large, sunken grassy field on Dodge Campus used for events, recreation, and lounging.
- The Shuttle
- The inter-campus bus system that transports students between the Dodge and Scott campuses.
- WFAB
- Weber Fine Arts Building, housing the art and theater departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 93 approved campus terms and 49 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.