Academic calendar
Summer 2026 10 Wk Session runs Jun 8, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 8 Wk Session
- Summer 2026 10 Wk SessionRelevant now
- Summer 2026 5 Week I Session
- Summer 2026 5 Week II Session
- Fall 2026 Full Session
- Fall 2026 8 Week I Session
- Fall 2026 8 Week II Session
- Wintermester 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 Full Session
- Spring 2027 8 Week I Session
- Spring 2027 8 Week II Session
- Summer 2027 3 Wk Session
- Summer 2027 8 Wk Session
- Summer 2027 10 Wk Session
- Summer 2027 5 Week I Session
- Summer 2027 5 Week II Session
Campus language
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Showing 31 of 31 terms
A
- AFS
- Accounting & Finance Society, an academic organization connecting students with business professionals.
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a student group focused on Hispanic and Latinx culture.
- ALPFA
- Association of Latino Professionals For America, a professional development organization for students.
- ASO
- African Student Organization, a group promoting African culture and traditions on campus.
B
- BESO
- Bilingual Education Student Organization, which promotes bilingual and ESL education.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- Campus Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee shop located within the Student Center.
J
- Jag Cafe
- The main dining area located in Founders Hall, offering meal plan and retail options.
- Jags
- Short for Jaguars, the university's mascot and collective name for the student body.
- Jaguar Pride
- The common phrase used to describe school spirit and campus identity.
- Jax
- The university mascot, a cat-like animal that embodies the Trailblazer identity.
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society with an active campus chapter.
P
- Paws Up!
- The official campus handsign performed by curling fingers to represent the Trailblazer spirit.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, which represents student opinions on residence life issues.
S
- S.A.L.S.A.
- Student Alliance for Leadership and Social Action, a prominent student organization.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and programming.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- Smoothie Express
- A retail dining location situated in the Dal 1 building.
- SOC
- Student Organization Council, the governing body that oversees all registered student groups.
- Starbucks
- The 'We Proudly Serve' Starbucks kiosk located within the Student Center.
T
- The Blue Line
- Refers to the DART light rail line that terminates at the campus, serving as a primary lifeline for commuters.
- The Cafe
- The Trailblazer Cafe, the main dining hall located in the Student Center.
- The Diner
- The Jaguar Diner, the main dining hall located in the Student Center.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the campus, referring to its elevated geographic location in Southern Dallas.
- The Jag
- The Jaguar Dining Hall located in the Student Center.
- The Market
- The C-Store/grab-and-go convenience shop located within the Student Center.
- Trailblazer
- The official moniker for UNT Dallas students, often used in spirit slogans.
- Trailblazer Thursday
- A weekly tradition where students and staff wear blue to display school pride.
- Trailblazers
- The official nickname for UNT Dallas students and athletic teams (formerly the Jaguars).
W
- Wisdom
- Wisdom Hall, the university's first and primary residence hall, opened in 2017.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Line
- The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) light rail line that terminates at the UNT Dallas Station, connecting students to downtown.
- Campus Hall
- The large banquet and event room located within the Student Center.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- DAL
- The shorthand code used in course schedules to denote the main UNT Dallas campus.
- Dal 1
- Building 1, the original campus building housing administrative offices and the bookstore.
- DAL 2
- The administrative designation for Wisdom Hall.
- DAL 3
- The administrative designation for the Student Center.
- DAL1
- The administrative and academic shorthand for Founders Hall used on class schedules.
- DAL2
- The administrative shorthand for Wisdom Hall (Residence Hall).
- DAL3
- The administrative shorthand for the Student Center.
- Dalton Thomas
- The Dalton L. Thomas Library building.
- DART
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the public transit system with a dedicated rail station on campus.
- DART Blue Line
- The light rail line that terminates at the UNT Dallas Station, providing direct transit to downtown.
- DART Pass
- A discounted or university-provided transit pass for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
- E-Parking
- The online system where students must register their vehicles and purchase virtual parking permits.
- E-Permit
- The digital parking registration system; the campus does not use physical stickers for parking enforcement.
- FH
- Founders Hall, a major academic building that includes the library and Jag Cafe.
- Founders
- Founders Hall, the first permanent building on the UNT Dallas campus.
- GoPass
- The mobile app used to register and display the DART Higher Education Pass.
- Handshake
- The online portal used by students to find on-campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
- ID Badge
- The official student identification card used for building access and library services.
- jag_cafe
- Jag Cafe
- JagCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Jaguar Tracks
- The name of the mandatory orientation and transition program for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
- Jax Reserve
- A supplemental funding source that registered student organizations can request for campus programming.
- Lee F. Jackson
- A downtown facility that provides additional classroom and study space for law students.
- MyUNT
- The central web portal for student registration, financial aid, and official records.
- MyUNTDallas
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades.
- Old City Hall
- The historic downtown Dallas building that serves as the primary home for the College of Law.
- SC
- The Student Center, which houses student services, the Welcome Center, and Campus Hall.
- Student Center
- The University Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Law School
- The UNT Dallas College of Law, located in the historic Old City Hall building in downtown Dallas.
- The Student Center
- The University Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Trailblazer Elite
- A support program providing resources and leadership development for first-generation students.
- Wisdom Hall
- The residence hall building, often referred to simply as Wisdom (Building 3).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 10 Wk Session runs Jun 8, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 35 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.