Baptist University of FloridaStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Baptist University of Florida. Core organization is free for students.

Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Graceville, FL. Operating on a semester system.

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352

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

13

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Trimester 2026

The semester, explained for Baptist University of Florida

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 Trimester 2026
Campus terms
10
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Trimester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Fall Trimester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Trimester 2027
  3. Summer Trimester 2027
  4. Fall Trimester 2027
  5. Spring Trimester 2028
  6. Summer Trimester 2028

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Campus language

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10 terms

C

Conrad
Conrad Hall, a residence hall on campus.

D

Deese
The Deese Center, the main campus dining hall where students eat most meals.

G

GO
A shorthand reference to the university's 'Great Commission' focus and missions-oriented culture.

H

Heritage
Heritage Village, the campus housing area designated for married students.

K

Kells
Kells Hall, a primary residence hall for male students.

L

Lakeside
Lakeside Apartments, housing typically reserved for upperclassmen or specific student groups.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body on campus.
Smith
Smith Hall, a primary residence hall for female students.

T

The Hill
A common nickname for the Baptist University of Florida campus in Graceville.
The Well
The campus coffee shop and snack bar located within the Deese Center.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course assignments and online materials.
Chapel
The mandatory assembly for worship and teaching, typically held multiple times a week.
deese_center
Deese Center
king_s_cup_coffee_shop_bistro
King's Cup Coffee Shop & Bistro
MyBUF
The official student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial accounts.
R.G. Lee
The R.G. Lee Chapel, the central location for chapel services and major assemblies.
Smith Library
The Florida Baptist Heritage Center and Smith Library, the main research facility.
The Blue Book
The common name for the Student Handbook which outlines campus policies and conduct codes.
The Gym
The Wellness Center/Gymnasium used for intramurals and recreation.
Trustee
Trustee Hall, an administrative and classroom building.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Trimester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 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.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
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Life in Graceville for Baptist University of Florida Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

J-Trans

Nearest Airports

Dothan Regional Airport, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

69.5°F

Avg Snowfall

0.1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Eagles Gymnasium North Lot

surface_lot • Good

Located off Sanders Avenue; primary parking for athletic events.

R.G. Lee Chapel Lots

surface_lot • Moderate

Available on either side of the Chapel on College Drive for tours and services.

Campus News

Latest updates from Baptist University of Florida

West Florida beat Baptist University of Florida 110-59

West Florida's Jay King scored 16 points to lead the Argonauts to a victory over the BUF Eagles in a regular-season basketball game.

Nov 9, 2026

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Baptist University of Florida Celebrates Growth with Two Groundbreaking Ceremonies

University leadership and students gathered to break ground on Ventry Hall, a new residence hall, and a new Athletic Complex featuring baseball and softball fields.

Sep 30, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Baptist University of Florida

FCA Campus Huddle

November 16, 2026

Graceville Campus

A campus-wide huddle for all students and student-athletes organized by Men's Basketball.

Directed Study Application Deadline

November 17, 2026

Registrar's Office

Final date for students to submit applications for directed study courses.

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026

Campus-wide

University-wide break for the Thanksgiving holiday; no classes held through November 27.

Semester Exams

November 30, 2026

Campus-wide

Final examinations for the Fall 2026 semester running through December 3.

Fall Graduation

December 4, 2026

Graceville Campus

The Fall 2026 graduation ceremony.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Baptist University of Florida

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Brackin-Chandler Hall

Room types: Not specified

Conrad Dorm

Courtyard Dorm

Courtyard Plaza (Conrad, Courtyard, and Ogletree dorms)

Ezell Street Apartments

Room types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom

Lakeside Hall

Lakeview Apartments

Room types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom

Married Housing

Room types: Not specified

Napier Hall

Room types: Not specified

Ogletree Hall

Room types: Not specified

Smith Hall

Room types: Not specified

The POD

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@buf.edu

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