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Public Research University in Arkadelphia, AR. Operating on a semester system.

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Arkadelphia, AR
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Student guide · First 7-Week MBA Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Henderson State University

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
First 7-Week MBA Fall 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
13

Academic calendar

First 7-Week MBA Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

28 entries
  1. Full Summer 2026
  2. Nursing 10-Week Part of Term 2026
  3. Second Summer 5-Week Part of Term 2026
  4. Second 6-Week MBA Summer 2026
  5. First 7-Week MBA Fall 2026Relevant now
  6. Fall 2026
  7. Second 7-Week MBA Fall 2026
  8. First 7-Week MBA Spring 2027
  9. Spring 2027
  10. Second 7-Week MBA Spring 2027
  11. Mini May Part of Term 2027
  12. First 6-Week MBA Summer 2027
  13. First Summer 5-Week Part of Term 2027
  14. Nursing 10-Week Part of Term 2027
  15. Second Summer 5-Week Part of Term 2027
  16. Second 6-Week MBA Summer 2027
  17. First 7-Week MBA Fall 2027
  18. Fall 2027
  19. Second 7-Week MBA Fall 2027
  20. First 7-Week MBA Spring 2028
  21. Spring 2028
  22. Second 7-Week MBA Spring 2028
  23. Mini May Part of Term 2028
  24. First 6-Week MBA Summer 2028
  25. First Summer 5-Week Part of Term 2028
  26. Nursing 10-Week Part of Term 2028
  27. Second Summer 5-Week Part of Term 2028
  28. Second 6-Week MBA Summer 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

BSU
Baptist Student Union, a prominent campus ministry organization.

C

Caddo
Caddo Cafeteria, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.

E

Einstein’s
The Einstein Bros. Bagels location inside the Garrison Student Center.

N

Newberry
Newberry Hall, a traditional multi-story residence hall.

R

Reddies
The official nickname for Henderson State University students and athletic teams.
RHA
Residence Hall Association, representing students living on campus.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, responsible for planning campus events.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
Showband
The Showband of Arkansas, the university's well-known marching band.
Smith
Smith Hall, a traditional multi-story residence hall.
Sturgis
Sturgis Hall, a residence hall often associated with honors students.

T

The Garrison
The food court area located within the Garrison Student Center.
The Oracle
The long-running student-led campus newspaper.
The Ravine
The physical area between Henderson and Ouachita Baptist University, famous for the 'Battle of the Ravine' rivalry.
The Villas
Reddie Villas, apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.

U

UP
University Place, a suite-style residence hall.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
chick_fil_a
Chick-fil-A
Garrison
Garrison Student Center, the hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
Huie
Huie Library, the main university library.
malachi_smith_dining_hall
Malachi Smith Dining Hall
McBrien
McBrien Hall, housing various academic departments including humanities.
MyHenderson
The web portal used by students to check grades, register for classes, and manage financial aid.
Reddie Alert
The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
Reddie Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
reddie_grill
Reddie Grill
Reynolds
Reynolds Science Center, housing the science departments and planetarium.
starbucks
Starbucks
The Quad
The central open green space on campus used for student gatherings and events.
Womack
Womack Hall, the administrative building housing Admissions and the Registrar.

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What academic term is relevant now?
First 7-Week MBA Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 13 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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Alpha Sigma Tau

A social sorority and member of the National Panhellenic Conference.

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HSU Esports

A varsity-level program that supports multiple game titles and operates from a dedicated esports facility.

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Intramural 5-on-5 Basketball

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Campus rituals

Pine Tree Speech

An annual tradition during Welcome Week that educates new students on Henderson State's history and teaches them the fight song and alma mater.

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Resources & spaces

Center for Career Development

Provides career planning, job searching strategies, resume assistance, and portfolio creation for students and alumni.

Open to all

Charles D. Dunn Student Recreation Center

A premier fitness, recreation, and wellness facility featuring a gym, track, climbing wall, and courts for various sports.

Open to all

Reddie Writing Center

Offers face-to-face and online tutoring to help students with writing projects, from planning and drafting to finalizing.

Open to all

Wellness & Counseling Center

Provides confidential counseling services for all enrolled students to discuss and resolve issues that interfere with personal and academic goals.

Open to all

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Life in Arkadelphia for Henderson State University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

82

Student Population

6,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Limited local demand-response transit

Nearest Airports

H.L. Hopkins Memorial Airport (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

63°F

Avg Snowfall

3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

12th Street Lot

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Located on 12th Street across from Smith Hall; open to all valid decal holders except Ridge Pointe residents.

Arkansas Hall Lot

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Reserved for students and faculty/staff; includes a specific faculty/staff row.

Dunn Recreation Center Lot

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Surrounds the Rec Center; open to all valid decal holders except Ridge Pointe residents.

Caplinger Lot

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Surrounds the Caplinger Airway Science Center; open to all valid decal holders.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Henderson State University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

East Hall

Room types: double, private

Reddie Villas

Room types: 4-bedroom apartment

Ridge Pointe Apartment Complex

Room types: efficiency, 2-bedroom, 4-bedroom

Smith Hall

Room types: double, private

Sturgis Hall

Room types: double, private

University Place

Room types: double, private, single

West Hall

Room types: double, private

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@hendersonstateu.edu

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