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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details 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.
6 entries May 26 → Jul 31, 2026
Summer Session 3 2026
Jun 29 → Jul 31, 2026
Summer Session 2 2026
Aug 3 → Aug 14, 2026
Fall Intersession 2026
Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 2 → Jan 10, 2027
Spring Intersession 2027
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
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D F M R S T U D
Dodge Campus The main northern part of the campus located along Dodge Street. F
FSL Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus. M
Mav Village Maverick Village, an apartment-style residence hall on the Dodge Campus.
Mavs Short for Mavericks, the official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body.
MBSC The food court and dining area located within the Milo Bail Student Center.
MCC The Multicultural Center, which hosts various student agencies and cultural events. R
RHA Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living on campus. S
Scott A collective term for the housing complex on the Scott (South) Campus, including Scott Village, Court, and Crossing.
Scott Cafe The primary dining hall for students living on the Scott Campus.
Scott Campus The southern part of the campus (formerly Pacific Campus) located near Pacific Street.
SG Student Government at UNO, the representative body for the student population.
Stedman’s Stedman’s Cafe, a student-run coffee shop located in Mammel Hall. T
The Crossing Scott Crossing, the newest residence hall located on the Scott Campus.
The Galley A convenience store and quick-service food location in Maverick Village.
The Shuttle The inter-campus bus system that transports students between Dodge and Scott campuses. 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.
12 details
CEC The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, a hub for campus and community partnerships.
CPACS The College of Public Affairs and Community Service building.
DSC Durham Science Center, the main building for science labs and classrooms on Dodge Campus.
H&K The Health and Kinesiology building, which includes the campus recreation center.
Handshake The primary online platform used by UNO students for job searches and internship placements.
MavCARD The official UNO student identification card used for building access, meals, and library services.
MavRIDE A program allowing students to ride any Omaha Metro bus for free by swiping their MavCARD.
mbsc_food_court MBSC Food Court
PKI The Peter Kiewit Institute, located on the Scott Campus, housing Engineering and IS&T.
scott_caf Scott Café
Starship The autonomous robotic delivery service used to bring food to various locations on campus.
stedman_s_caf Stedman's Café 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? 16 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 Omaha What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from University of Nebraska Omaha
State of the University Address Highlights Momentum of Past Year President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., delivered his second annual address, highlighting the strength and momentum of the University of Nebraska System.
Sep 3, 2026
Read More UNO Names Olivia Kenny Employee of the Month Olivia Kenny was recognized for her positive leadership and commitment to supporting student growth.
Sep 2, 2026
Read More Regents Approve Naming of New UNO Training Center for Howard L. Hawks The Board of Regents approved the naming of a new training facility and a clubhouse for Omaha Athletics.
Aug 20, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Nebraska Omaha
Food Trucks on Campus September 8, 2026
Local food trucks including Shaara Halal Eats visiting the Dodge Campus.
Hammon in Mid-Century Omaha Exhibition September 8, 2026
An exhibition showcasing Hammon's work in mid-century Omaha.
MavEd Course Design Workshops (Kick-off Meeting) September 8, 2026
A workshop series focused on course design for educators.
Sweet Celebration: 50 Years of Criss Library September 9, 2026
A celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library.
Metro Librarians AI Discussion Series September 11, 2026
A discussion series focused on the impact of AI in library services.
Constitution & Cupcakes September 17, 2026
An event celebrating Constitution Day with cupcakes and information.
GP-BRAIN Symposium September 24, 2026
A state-of-the-science conference launching the Great Plains Brain Injury Collaborative.
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