Academic calendar
1st Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 1st Semester1st Semester 2026Relevant now
- 2nd Semester2nd Semester 2027
- 1st Semester1st Semester 2027
- 2nd Semester2nd Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 41 of 41 terms
A
- Abel
- Abel Hall, a large traditional residence hall on City Campus often paired with Sandoz.
- Abel-Sandoz
- The large residential complex on City Campus consisting of Abel and Sandoz halls, often referred to as a single unit.
- ACA
- Academic Affairs, the office responsible for system-wide academic policy and coordination
- ASUN
- Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, the official student government body.
B
- BOR
- Board of Regents, the governing body that supervises the University of Nebraska system
C
- Cather
- The Cather Dining Center, a major hub for student meals on City Campus.
- Central
- Shorthand used by staff and students to refer to the Central Administration System Office
- Central Admin
- Common shorthand for the University of Nebraska Central Administration office and its functions.
D
- DWFI
- Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, a system-wide research institute headquartered within the NU system.
E
- East
- East Campus Dining Center, the main eatery for students on the UNL East Campus.
- East Cafe
- The primary dining location for students and staff on the East Campus.
- East Union
- The dining services located within the Nebraska East Union on East Campus.
G
- GBR
- Go Big Red, the ubiquitous cheer and greeting used by students, staff, and fans.
H
- Harper
- The Harper Dining Center, serving the residential complexes on the western edge of City Campus.
- Husker
- The official nickname for any student, athlete, or alum of the university.
I
- ITS
- Information Technology Services, the system-wide department providing tech support and infrastructure
K
- Knoll
- The Robert E. Knoll Residential Center, a popular suite-style dorm on City Campus.
M
- Massengale
- Massengale Residential Center, the primary housing hub located on East Campus.
N
- NSRI
- National Strategic Research Institute, a system-wide research center focused on national security.
- NU
- The official abbreviation for the University of Nebraska System
- NU
- The University of Nebraska System, the overarching entity encompassing UNL, UNO, UNK, and UNMC.
O
- O Street
- The main downtown thoroughfare adjacent to campus, famous for its nightlife and restaurants.
- OASIS
- Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services, providing support for diverse student populations.
- OGC
- Office of the General Counsel, the legal department serving the entire university system
P
- President
- The head of the entire NU System (based at Varner Hall), distinct from the Chancellors who lead individual campuses.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SAB
- Student Advisory Board, composed of student body presidents from each campus who advise the Board of Regents.
- Sandoz
- Sandoz Hall, the sister tower to Abel Hall.
- Selleck
- Selleck Quadrant, one of the oldest and most centrally located residence halls.
- Selleck
- The Selleck Food Court, known for its variety of retail-style dining options.
- SR
- Student Regent; one of the four student body presidents who represent their respective campuses on the Board of Regents.
T
- The Columns
- The historic architectural remains located near the stadium, a popular photo spot.
- The Crib
- A popular student lounge and hangout spot located within the Nebraska Union.
- The Dock
- The Nebraska Union loading dock area, a common landmark for meeting up.
- The Haymarket
- The historic district near campus known for the Pinnacle Bank Arena, shops, and dining.
- The Suites
- Common shorthand for the University Suites or Courtyards apartment-style housing.
- The System
- The collective entity of the four Nebraska campuses (UNL, UNO, UNK, UNMC) and the administration
- The Village
- The Village, a suite-style residential complex on the north side of City Campus.
U
- UNCA
- University of Nebraska Central Administration, the specific administrative unit for the system
- UPC
- University Program Council, the student-led group that organizes campus events and concerts.
V
- Varner
- Metonym used by students and staff to refer to the central administration or the President's office (e.g., 'Varner decided on the budget').
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for course assignments, grades, and communication.
- Concur
- The system-wide software used for managing university-related travel and expenses
- Firefly
- The online business portal used for payroll, benefits, and employee self-service
- Handshake
- The primary online platform used by students for job searches and career coaching appointments.
- Hawks
- Howard L. Hawks Hall, the modern home of the College of Business.
- Kauffman
- The Kauffman Academic Residential Center, housing the Raikes School.
- Love
- Love Library, the main library complex located at the heart of City Campus.
- MyRED
- The centralized online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and pay tuition.
- NCard
- The official University of Nebraska ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Nebraska Alerts
- The emergency notification system that provides safety alerts for the university community.
- NeSIS
- The Nebraska Student Information System, the database used for student records across the system
- NU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends alerts regarding safety or weather-related closures for system offices.
- NUID
- The unique 8-digit identification number assigned to every student and staff member within the University of Nebraska system.
- Oldfather
- Oldfather Hall, the main building for the College of Arts and Sciences.
- President
- The head of the entire University of Nebraska System (based at Varner Hall), as opposed to a Chancellor who leads a specific campus.
- StarTran
- The city bus system that provides transit between City Campus, East Campus, and the surrounding Lincoln area.
- The Link
- The specific inter-campus bus route (Route 24/25) connecting City Campus and East Campus.
- The Stadium
- Memorial Stadium, the iconic home of Nebraska Football.
- The Union
- The Nebraska Union, the central hub for student services, food, and meetings on City Campus.
- The Varner
- Common shorthand for Varner Hall
- The Wick
- The Wick Alumni Center, used for university events and alumni relations.
- True You
- The identity management system used to manage passwords and authentication for all university accounts.
- TrueYou
- The identity management system used to manage university login credentials and passwords
- Varner
- Varner Hall, the headquarters for the University of Nebraska Central Administration system office.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 1st Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 41 approved campus terms and 24 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.