Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 (Academic Calendar 1) runs Jul 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026 (Academic Calendar 1)Relevant now
- Fall Term 2026 (Academic Calendar 2)
- Fall 2026 1st Session
- Fall 2026 Semester
- Fall Trimester 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd Session
- Spring Trimester 2027
- Spring Term 2027 (Academic Calendar 2)
- Spring Term 2027 (Academic Calendar 1)
- Winter Mini-Term 2027
- Spring 2027 1st Session
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring 2027 2nd Session
- Summer Trimester 2027
- May Mini 2027
- Summer 2027 1st Session
- Summer Part of Term 1 2027
- Summer Term 2027 (Academic Calendar 2 - Full Summer)
- Summer 2027 Full Session
- Summer Part of Term 2 2027
- Summer 2027 2nd Session
- Summer 2027 3rd Session
- Fall 2027 1st Session
- Fall 2027 Semester
- Fall 2027 2nd Session
- Winter Mini-Term 2028
- Spring 2028 1st Session
- Spring 2028 Semester
- Spring 2028 2nd Session
- May Mini 2028
- Summer 2028 1st Session
- Summer 2028 Full Session
- Summer 2028 2nd Session
- Summer 2028 3rd Session
Campus language
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B
- Brown
- Brown Family Hall, a modern suite-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
C
- CEB
- Campus Events Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning concerts, lectures, and entertainment.
- Clement
- Clement Hall, a residence hall often housing honors students and located near the library.
H
- Hess
- Hess Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall known for its central location and social atmosphere.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for traditional social fraternities on campus.
O
- OSV
- Office of Student Volunteers, the hub for community service and service-learning opportunities.
P
- PCB
- President's Court Building, a major dining hub featuring multiple food concepts and a convenience store.
R
- Rocky Top
- The university's unofficial fight song and a general term for the campus spirit and environment.
- Rocky Top
- Rocky Top Dining Center, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility located on the west side of campus.
S
- SAA
- Student Alumni Associates, a group that serves as ambassadors for the university and connects students with alumni.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice on campus.
- Southern Kitchen
- A specific dining location within Volunteer Hall known for home-style cooked meals.
- Stokely
- Stokely Family Residence Hall, a popular suite-style dorm known for its proximity to the dining hall and athletic facilities.
T
- The Carricks
- Refers collectively to North Carrick and South Carrick Halls, twin high-rise residence halls.
- The Hill
- The oldest and steepest section of campus, home to many science and engineering buildings.
- The Pod
- P.O.D. Market (Provisions on Demand), small convenience stores located throughout campus for snacks and quick meals.
- The Rock
- A large dolomite boulder on campus that students paint daily with messages, art, and advertisements.
- The Strip
- Cumberland Avenue, the commercial street bordering campus filled with restaurants, bars, and shops.
- The SU
- The Student Union, which houses a large food court with national brands like Chick-fil-A and Steak 'n Shake.
V
- Vols
- Short for Volunteers, the official nickname for students and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AMB
- Alumni Memorial Building, a historic building housing classrooms and a performance hall.
- Ayres
- Ayres Hall, the iconic hilltop building with the clock tower that serves as the symbol of the university.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- Haslam
- The James A. Haslam II Business Building, home to the College of Business.
- Hodges
- John C. Hodges Library, the main campus library and a primary study hub.
- HSS
- Humanities and Social Sciences Building, one of the most common locations for general education classes.
- MyUTK
- The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- The T
- The campus transit system, a fleet of buses that run various routes across the Knoxville campus.
- TRECS
- Tennessee Recreation Center for Students, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- utk_vol_dining_system_office_discount
- UTK Vol Dining (System Office Discount)
- Vol Village
- A designated fan zone area near the stadium used for pre-game festivities and student gatherings.
- VolCard
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'VolBucks'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 (Academic Calendar 1) runs Jul 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 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.