Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer B 2026
- Summer A 2026
- Summer C 2026
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- Spring 2027
Campus language
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A
- ASWNMU
- Associated Students of Western New Mexico University, the campus student government.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization dedicated to supporting Black students and culture on campus.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, a suite-style residence hall popular with student-athletes.
- Centennial Hall
- A traditional-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
- Christmas
- A local New Mexico term used when ordering food to request both red and green chile.
E
- Eckles Hall
- A residence hall typically designated for first-year student housing.
F
- Flex Dollars
- Declining balance funds attached to a student's meal plan for use at campus food outlets.
L
- Library Cafe
- The coffee and snack shop located within the J. Cloyd Miller Library.
M
- M.E.Ch.A
- Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, a student group dedicated to Chicano history and activism.
- MEChA
- Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, a student organization focused on Chicano culture and social justice.
- Muir
- Muir Heights, the university's apartment-style housing typically reserved for families and married students.
- Muir Heights
- Apartment-style housing units often utilized by upperclassmen and student families.
- Mustang Dining
- The main campus dining hall located within the Student Memorial Center.
- Mustang Marketplace
- The online portal and physical concept for purchasing campus services, event tickets, and dining-related fees.
- Mustang Nation
- The collective term for the WNMU community, including students, faculty, and alumni.
- Mustang Village
- The primary modern student housing complex on the south side of campus.
- Mustang Wallet
- The digital account system used to manage funds for dining, the bookstore, and other campus services.
- Mustangs
- The collective nickname for WNMU students, alumni, and athletic teams.
- MV
- Mustang Village, the primary apartment-style student housing complex.
N
- NASA
- Native American Student Alliance, a student group supporting indigenous culture and community.
O
- One Stop
- A student resource center that includes a food pantry providing nutritious food and hygiene items to students.
P
- Paint the W
- A long-standing tradition where students hike to the 'W' on the nearby mountain to repaint it.
- Purple and Gold
- The official university colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school spirit.
R
- Rare Breed
- A slogan and hashtag used by WNMU Athletics to describe the unique character and resilience of Mustang student-athletes.
- Rawhide
- The official name of the WNMU Mustang mascot.
- Ritch
- Ritch Hall, one of the historic residence buildings on campus registered as a cultural property.
- Ritch Hall
- One of the university's historic residence halls, often housing upperclassmen.
S
- SBDC
- Small Business Development Center; a campus-based resource providing assistance to local entrepreneurs.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, the professional organization for students in the nursing program.
T
- The Caf
- The Mustang Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria located in the Student Memorial Center.
- The Cafeteria
- The common student term for the Mustang Dining Hall.
- The Great Race
- A major annual spring tradition featuring a multi-sport relay race through the campus and Silver City.
- The Outpost
- A retail dining and snack location on campus for quick meals.
W
- WILL
- Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, a community-integrated organization that hosts lectures and events on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- C-Rec
- The Campus Recreation Center, used for fitness, intramurals, and student activities.
- C-Rec
- The Campus Recreation center, which includes the university's fitness and gym facilities.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for course assignments and online learning materials.
- Cardiac Hill
- The steep section of 10th Street running up Normal Hill next to the residence halls, often used for campus events.
- Castorena
- Castorena Hall, the main administration building housing the Business Office and Registrar.
- Castorena Hall
- The main administration building housing the Business Office, Registrar, and Financial Aid.
- Chino
- The Chino Building, which houses the Department of Expressive Arts.
- Chino Building
- The facility dedicated to expressive arts, including photography, painting, and sculpture.
- Corre Caminos
- The local Silver City transit system that WNMU students can ride for free by showing their Mustang Card.
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- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Fleming
- Fleming Hall, a historic building that now serves as the WNMU Museum.
- Fleming Hall
- The building that houses the WNMU Museum and its world-renowned Mimbres pottery collection.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining-specific funds included with meal plans that can be used at various campus food outlets.
- Graham Gym
- A historic gymnasium used for intramural sports and various university events.
- GRC
- The Global Resource Center, a facility used for international programs and large conferences.
- Harlan Hall
- The home of the Natural Sciences department, featuring a prominent greenhouse.
- Juan Chacon
- The 'HQ' of the university, housing admissions, financial aid, and the Career Center.
- Light Hall
- A historic campus building featuring a theater and auditorium for performances and lectures.
- Miller Library
- The J. Cloyd Miller Library, the university's primary academic and research facility.
- Mustang Card
- The official university ID card required for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Mustang Express
- The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and access email.
- Mustang Marketplace
- The secure online payment portal used for university fees, activities, and services.
- Mustang Wallet
- A declining balance account linked to the Mustang Card for making on-campus purchases.
- mustang_dining_hall
- Mustang Dining Hall
- One Stop
- The campus resource center that includes the student food pantry and support referrals.
- SMB
- The Thomas B. McDonald Student Memorial Building, which houses student life offices and the dining hall.
- The W
- The large concrete 'W' on the hillside overlooking campus, a major local landmark and site of student traditions.
- W-Number
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'W') used for all official university records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 34 approved campus terms and 28 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.