UW OshkoshStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026 (14-week session)

The semester, explained for UW Oshkosh

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026 (14-week session)
Campus terms
18
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 (14-week session) runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

22 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026 (14-week session)Relevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026 (1st 7-week session)
  3. Fall Semester 2026 (2nd 7-week session)
  4. J-Term 2027
  5. Spring Semester 2027 (14-week session)
  6. Spring Semester 2027 (1st 7-week session)
  7. Spring Semester 2027 (2nd 7-week session)
  8. May Term 2027
  9. Summer Semester 2027 (8-week session)
  10. Summer Semester 2027 (1st 4-week session)
  11. Summer Semester 2027 (2nd 4-week session)
  12. Fall Semester 2027 (14-week session)
  13. Fall Semester 2027 (1st 7-week session)
  14. Fall Semester 2027 (2nd 7-week session)
  15. J-Term 2028
  16. Spring Semester 2028 (14-week session)
  17. Spring Semester 2028 (1st 7-week session)
  18. Spring Semester 2028 (2nd 7-week session)
  19. May Term 2028
  20. Summer Semester 2028 (8-week session)
  21. Summer Semester 2028 (1st 4-week session)
  22. Summer Semester 2028 (2nd 4-week session)

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Campus language

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18 terms

B

BHC
Blackhawk Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.

F

Fletcher
Fletcher Hall, a large renovated residence hall on the north side of campus.

G

Gruen
Gruenhagen Conference Center, a residence hall often used for guest housing and student living.

M

Mi Taza
A coffee shop located in Sage Hall serving Starbucks products.

N

North
North Scott Hall, the twin high-rise residence hall to South Scott.

O

OSA
Oshkosh Student Association, the official student government body.
Osh Vegas
A popular nickname for the city of Oshkosh, often used by students to refer to the local nightlife and party scene.

R

Reeve
Reeve Memorial Union, which houses various retail dining options like Sub Connection and Pizza Hut.
RHA
Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living on campus.

S

Scotty's
Scotty's Market, a convenience store and deli located in the Scott Hall complex.
SFO
Student Financial Services, often referred to by students when discussing tuition and billing.
South
South Scott Hall, one of the two large high-rise residence halls.

T

The Ave
Algoma Boulevard, the main street running through the heart of the campus.
The Fox
The Fox River, which runs directly through the campus and separates some academic buildings from residence halls.
The Suites
Horizon Village, the university's suite-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
The Underground
Titan Underground, a student lounge and dining area in the lower level of Reeve Union.
Titan
The official mascot and the collective identity for all UWO students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

16 details
Albee
Albee Hall, which houses the campus pool and strength/fitness center.
blackhawk_commons
Blackhawk Commons
Canvas
The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
Dempsey
Dempsey Hall, the historic administration building housing the Chancellor's office and Admissions.
Halsey
Halsey Science Center, the primary hub for science labs and classrooms.
Kolf
Kolf Sports Center, the main arena for athletics and large campus events.
Polk
Polk Library, the main campus library.
reeve_coffee_house
Reeve Coffee House
reeve_marketplace
Reeve Marketplace
Sage
Sage Hall, the main building for the College of Business and various social science departments.
scotty_s_cafe
Scotty's Cafe
Titan Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and Titan Cash.
Titan Cash
A declining balance account on the Titan Card that can be used at various campus vendors.
titan_underground
Titan Underground
TitanWeb
The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
UWO Mobile
The official campus safety app providing emergency alerts and resources.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 (14-week session) runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 approved campus terms and 16 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.

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Life in Oshkosh for UW Oshkosh Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oshkosh.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

10,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

GO Transit (Oshkosh city bus system), Intercity bus connections via regional carriers

Nearest Airports

Wittman Regional Airport, Appleton International Airport (regional), Outagamie County Regional Airport (regional name)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

46°F

Avg Snowfall

40 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot #1 (High Ave Ramp)

garage

Includes Visitor, Commuter, and Resident spaces; Metered short-term parking available via AMP app.

Lot #3 (Algoma Blvd)

surface_lot

Visitor and Employee Reserved parking.

Lot #5 (Pearl Ave)

surface_lot

Regular Resident parking lot.

Campus News

Latest updates from UW Oshkosh

Fall semester brings changes to UWO campus

Major facility changes include the demolition of Donner, Webster, and Radford residence halls as part of a long-term plan to modernize campus student spaces.

Oct 21, 2026

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UWO wins best sports show at national student media convention awards

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh student media outlets were recognized for excellence, winning the best sports show award at a national convention.

Oct 20, 2026

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'Nuisance' ordinance changes Pub Crawl

New city ordinance changes and increased police presence impacted the biannual unsanctioned Pub Crawl event in Oshkosh.

Oct 14, 2026

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Chancellor Singh launches Oshkosh Infinite

Chancellor Manohar Singh announced the 'Oshkosh Infinite' initiative, aimed at expanding university outreach and community partnerships.

Oct 13, 2026

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TitanAlert system used for severe weather and campus emergencies; students are encouraged to verify mobile numbers in the portal.

TitanAlert system used for severe weather and campus emergencies; students are encouraged to verify mobile numbers in the portal.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at UW Oshkosh

UW Oshkosh Homecoming 2026

October 24, 2026

J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium / Reeve Memorial Union

Main day of celebration featuring the Annual Titan Homecoming Breakfast, Titan March, Homecoming Band, and football game against UW-Platteville.

UW-Oshkosh Bands Concert

October 25, 2026

Music Hall / Arts and Communication Center

A musical performance by the UW-Oshkosh Bands starting at 3:00 p.m.

Lee Hoiby Centennial Recital

October 26, 2026

Music Hall / Arts and Communication Center

A centennial recital honoring composer Lee Hoiby, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TEDxOshkosh 2026

October 31, 2026

The Grand Oshkosh

A full-day conference featuring astounding speakers and enlightened conversations on topics including healthcare, AI, and compassion.

Senior Voice Recital - Dylan Surprenant

November 13, 2026

Music Hall / Arts and Communication Center

Bass/baritone recital by Dylan Surprenant at 7:00 p.m.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at UW Oshkosh

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

10 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Donner Hall

Evans Hall

Room types: Single, Double

Fletcher Hall

Room types: double occupancy

Horizon Village

Room types: Two-bedroom suite with shared bedrooms, Four-bedroom suite with private bedrooms

North Scott Hall

South Gruenhagen Hall

South Scott Hall

Stewart Hall

Room types: basic double standard room, basic single standard room

Taylor Hall

Webster Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@uwosh.edu

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