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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Part of Term 2 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
19 entries Aug 17 → Oct 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Part of Term 2 Relevant now
Aug 17 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Part of Term 1 Fall 2026 Semester
Sep 21 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Part of Term 92
Oct 12 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Part of Term 3
Jan 6 → Feb 27, 2027
Spring 2027 Part of Term 2
Jan 6 → Apr 10, 2027
Spring 2027 Part of Term 91
Jan 6 → May 1, 2027
Spring 2027 Part of Term 1 Spring 2027 Semester
Feb 1 → May 1, 2027
Spring 2027 Part of Term 92
Mar 1 → May 1, 2027
Spring 2027 Part of Term 3
May 10 → Jun 18, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 2
May 10 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 96
May 10 → Jul 2, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 10
May 10 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 1 Summer 2027 Semester
Jun 7 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 4
Jun 14 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 90
Jun 21 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Part of Term 3
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A C F H I P S T A
Argo Short for Argonaut, the official mascot and the term used to describe any UWF student.
Argo Hall Commonly referred to simply as 'Argo', one of the traditional residence halls. C
CAB Campus Activity Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events. F
FSL Fraternity and Sorority Life, overseeing the Greek letter organizations on campus. H
Heritage Shorthand for Heritage Hall, a suite-style residence hall. I
ISO International Student Organization, supporting and representing international students. P
Presidents Shorthand for Presidents Hall, a suite-style residence hall. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice. T
The Cannon Refers to the ceremonial firing of a cannon during home football games, a major campus tradition.
The Commons Refers to the University Commons (Building 22), the central hub for most campus dining options.
The Galley The Argo Galley, a food court located in the University Commons featuring various retail brands.
The Market The Nautilus Market, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
The Village Collective name for the Village West and Village East student apartment complexes. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Building 13 The John C. Pace Library, the main academic research facility.
Building 22 The University Commons, containing dining, the bookstore, and student org offices.
Building 4 The Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering building.
Building 72 The Health and Wellness Center, housing medical and counseling services.
chick_fil_a Chick-fil-A
MyUWF The central web portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial aid.
Nautilus Card The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
nautilus_market Nautilus Market
Navigate The mobile app and platform used for scheduling academic advising and tracking degree progress.
p_o_d_provisions_on_demand P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand)
pace_library_coffee_house Pace Library Coffee House
Trolley The campus shuttle system that provides transportation around the Pensacola main campus. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Part of Term 2 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 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 West Florida What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from University of West Florida
UWF announces 2026-27 Gulf Coast Culture Series: Revolution & Rebellion The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities announced the fall lineup for the Gulf Coast Culture Series, exploring themes of social change and conflict.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More UWF student receives prestigious Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship UWF student Trista Bennett has been awarded a Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic year, allowing her to work directly with state departments in Tallahassee.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More UWF to host Constitution Day events UWF will join the nation in commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution with public lectures and discussions on September 17.
Sep 8, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of West Florida
Constitution Day 2026 September 17, 2026
A series of lectures and public forums to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution, featuring Paul R. DeHart and James Hankins.
Home Base Ribbon Cutting September 18, 2026
Opening ceremony for Home Base's new location on the UWF Pensacola Campus, promoting wellness for veterans and service members.
Gulf Coast Culture Series: Revolution & Rebellion September 23, 2026
A historical and archaeological panel titled 'The Gulf at War: History and Archaeology of Revolutionary West Florida'.
Professional and Graduate School Expo September 29, 2026
An opportunity for students to explore graduate programs and professional school options and connect with representatives.
Pace Library Fall Book Sale October 13, 2026
Annual fall book sale featuring paperbacks for $1 and hardbacks for $2.
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