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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
1 entries Aug 15 → Dec 9, 2026
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BCM Baptist Collegiate Ministry, a student organization focused on spiritual life and community.
Butler Butler Hall, a residence hall for women. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, responsible for organizing student events and entertainment.
Cash Cash Hall, a residence hall for men. N
Nicholas Nicholas Hall, a residence hall for women. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
Shell Shell Hall, a residence hall for men.
Southerland Southerland Hall, a residence hall for women. T
The Caf The Mabee Gwinup Cafeteria, the primary dining hall on campus.
The Eagle The Eagle Coffeehouse & Grill, a casual dining and coffee spot located in the Mabee Student Center.
The Ridge A common nickname for Walnut Ridge, the town where the university is located. W
Williams Works The university's work-college initiative where students work in exchange for tuition. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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eagle_grill Eagle Grill
EagleNet The online student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and financial information.
Mabee The Mabee Student Center, which houses the bookstore, post office, and dining options.
mabee_gwinup_cafeteria Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria
Manley Manley Chapel, the primary venue for chapel services and large gatherings.
Sloan The Sloan Center for Science and Professional Studies, housing classrooms and labs.
SMC The Southerland-Mabee Center, the main athletic and physical education facility.
Swaim The Swaim Administration Building, housing administrative offices including admissions and financial aid.
The Eagle The official student-led news publication of Williams Baptist University.
WBU Alert The campus emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts to students. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 12 approved campus terms and 10 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 Williams Baptist University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Williams Baptist University
WBU Celebrating Homecoming Nov. 5-8 Williams Baptist University announced a full slate of events for its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend, including a concert by Evan Egerer and a bonfire.
Oct 31, 2026
Read More WBU Board Helps Break Ground on Mabee Wellness Center WBU officials and trustees broke ground on a new $7 million wellness facility, the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation Wellness Center.
Sep 22, 2026
Read More Theatre Program Opens 2025-26 Season with 'A Bad Year for Tomatoes' The WBU theatre program staged a comedy by John Patrick as the season opener in the Startup Chapel.
Sep 23, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Williams Baptist University
Evan Egerer Concert November 5, 2026
Rising Christian artist Evan Egerer performs a blend of Latin pop and contemporary Christian music to kick off Homecoming week.
Homecoming Bonfire November 6, 2026
A traditional homecoming bonfire for students, parents, and alumni starting at 8:30 p.m.
Faculty Meet & Greet November 7, 2026
A chance for alumni and parents to catch up with WBU professors from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Zone November 7, 2026
Features inflatable games and amusements from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Homecoming Basketball Games November 7, 2026
Lady Eagles vs. University of the Virgin Islands (1 p.m.) and Eagles vs. University of the Virgin Islands (3 p.m.).
Singers Reunion November 7, 2026
Reunion celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Southern Singers and Williams Singers choir groups.
WBU Fine Arts Showcase November 7, 2026
Performances by music ensembles, The Cast drama group, and the Singers Reunion Choir at 11 a.m.
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