Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Online Programs First Eight-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Online Programs Second Eight-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Online Programs First Eight-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Online Programs Second Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 12-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Eight-week Session (online programs only)Summer 2027 Online Programs Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Session
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2028
- Summer 2028 12-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Eight-week session (online programs only)Summer 2028 Online Programs Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Second Five-Week Session
Campus language
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B
- Benny's
- Benny's Grill, a popular food outlet located within the Allen Chapman Student Union.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and community of Black students.
C
- C-Store
- The convenience store located inside the Allen Chapman Student Union.
- Canes
- Short for Golden Hurricane, the university's mascot and athletic team name.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated in the Case Academic Center.
- Einsteins
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated in the Case Academic Center.
F
- Fisher
- Fisher Hall, which is divided into Fisher South and Fisher West wings for first-year students.
- Fisher South
- The south wing of Fisher Hall, typically housing freshmen.
- Fisher West
- The west wing of Fisher Hall, known for suite-style living.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, which can be used at dining locations and some other campus services, often carrying over differently than Dining Dollars.
G
- Golden Hurricane
- The official mascot and collective name for University of Tulsa students and sports teams.
- Goldie
- The university's official Golden Retriever mascot and canine ambassador.
H
- Hardesty
- Hardesty Hall, a modern residence hall that also houses the Center for Student Success.
- Hurricane Bucks
- Flexible spending currency loaded onto the student ID for use at on-campus dining and select off-campus partners.
- Hurricane Dollars
- Currency attached to meal plans that can be used at any on-campus dining location.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities on campus.
J
- John
- John Mabee Hall, the university's all-male residence hall.
- John Mabee
- John Mabee Hall, an all-male residence hall often referred to simply as 'John'.
L
- LaFo
- Shorthand for LaFortune House, a suite-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization, a student group celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture.
- Lottie
- Lottie Jane Mabee Hall, the university's all-female residence hall.
- Lottie Jane
- Lottie Jane Mabee Hall, an all-female residence hall.
M
- Mayo
- Mayo Village, a campus apartment complex typically for upperclassmen.
P
- Panhellenic
- The governing body for women's social sororities.
- Pat Case
- The Pat Case Dining Center, the main residential dining hall on the north side of campus.
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for the university's social sororities.
R
- Reign 'Cane
- The official university slogan and battle cry, used at athletic events and in campus communications.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in campus housing.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the primary student government body at TU.
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the organization that plans major campus events like Springfest.
T
- T-Town
- T-Town Market, a convenience store and deli located within the Student Union.
- The Bell
- The Kendall Bell; a tradition where seniors ring the bell after completing their final exam.
- The Caf
- General student shorthand for the Pat Case Dining Center.
- The Hut
- The Hurricane Hut, a casual dining and late-night spot located in the Allen Chapman Student Union.
- The Pat
- The Pat Case Dining Center, the main residential dining hall on campus.
- The Row
- The area of campus where fraternity houses are concentrated, primarily along 8th Street.
- The U
- The grassy common area (Genave King Rogers Fountain area) or sometimes shorthand for the University itself.
- The Union
- The Allen Chapman Student Union, which houses various retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Subway.
- TUCP
- Tulsa Undergraduate Campus Programming, the student-led group that organizes campus events like concerts and movies.
U
- UPC
- University Programming Council, the student-led group that plans campus events.
- USQ
- University Square, referring to the campus apartment complexes (USQ South and West).
- USW
- University Square West, one of the primary campus apartment complexes.
- UV
- University Village, the campus apartment complexes (UV East, West, and South).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ACAC
- The Allen Chapman Student Union (formerly Allen Chapman Activity Center).
- Alexander Health Center
- The on-campus clinic providing medical and counseling services to students.
- Blue Light
- Emergency phone stations with blue lights located throughout campus for immediate contact with Campus Security.
- Blue Lot
- Student-designated parking areas marked with blue signs.
- CaneAlert
- The university's emergency notification system for campus-wide safety alerts.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Collins
- Collins Fitness Center, the main campus gym and recreational facility.
- Collins
- The Collins Fitness Center, the main campus gym and recreation facility.
- Dining Dollars
- Credit included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations like Chick-fil-A or Subway.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- faculty_club
- Faculty Club
- Flex
- A declining balance account on the Hurricane Card that can be used for various campus services.
- Gold Lot
- Restricted parking areas typically reserved for faculty, staff, or specific permit holders.
- Goldie
- The university's official Golden Retriever ambassador, frequently seen at campus events for student wellness.
- gus_t_s_italian_kitchen
- Gus T's Italian Kitchen
- Handshake
- The primary online portal used by students to find on-campus jobs and internships.
- Harvey
- The university's specific name for its Canvas-based Learning Management System (LMS).
- Helmerich
- Helmerich Hall, the main building for the Collins College of Business.
- Hurricane Bucks
- Funds loaded onto a student ID that can be used at on-campus dining and select off-campus partners.
- Hurricane Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- hurricane_market
- Hurricane Market
- Kep
- Keplinger Hall, the main building for the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
- Keplinger
- Keplinger Hall, the primary building for the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
- LPC
- The Lorton Performance Center, the main venue for music and theatre performances.
- McFarlin
- McFarlin Library, the iconic main library located at the top of 'U' Drive.
- Parking Portal
- The online system where students must register their vehicles and purchase parking permits.
- pat_case_dining_center
- Pat Case Dining Center
- Reading Days
- Designated days at the end of the semester with no classes, reserved for final exam preparation.
- Reynolds Center
- The Donald W. Reynolds Center, the arena used for basketball games and major university events.
- Self-Service
- The online administrative portal where students register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
- sol_cantina
- Sol Cantina
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- subway
- Subway
- sushi_blu
- Sushi Blu
- The CFC
- The Collins Fitness Center, the main campus gym and recreational facility.
- The Collegian
- The independent, student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates.
- The Collins
- The Collins Fitness Center, the primary campus gym and recreation facility.
- The Fit
- The Collins Fitness Center, the primary campus gym and recreation facility.
- The Hub
- The online student portal used for enrollment, grades, and financial aid management.
- The Union
- The Allen Chapman Student Union (ACAC), the central hub for student services and dining.
- TU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- TU ID
- The physical identification card required for meal swipes, building access, and library services.
- Zink
- Zink Hall, which houses the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 44 approved campus terms and 43 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.