Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 (Graduate) runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Fall Semester 2026 (Graduate)Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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A
- AISES
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society, a prominent student organization for STEM fields.
H
- HU
- The common shorthand abbreviation for Heritage University used by students and in official emergency systems.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the Heritage student population.
T
- The Cafe
- The Eagle's Cafe, the primary on-campus dining facility located in Smith Family Hall.
- TRIO
- Federal Student Support Services programs providing academic, career, and financial counseling.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Eagle Card
- The official student identification card required for library access and other campus services.
- HU Alert
- The emergency notification system used to communicate campus closures or safety information.
- MyHeritage
- The central online student portal used for accessing grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- Petrie
- Petrie Hall, an academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Simplot
- Simplot Hall, an academic building used for various classroom and administrative purposes.
- Smith
- Smith Family Hall, a central hub housing the cafe, bookstore, and student services.
- The Barn
- The Arts and Sciences Center, a signature campus building originally a literal barn.
- The Big Room
- The large multi-purpose event and gathering space located inside the Arts and Sciences Center.
- the_eagle_s_cafe
- The Eagle's Cafe
- Toppenish
- The main campus location, often used to distinguish it from regional sites like the Tri-Cities location.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 (Graduate) runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 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.