Middle Tennessee State UniversityStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Murfreesboro, TN. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA

The semester, explained for Middle Tennessee 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
Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA
Campus terms
16
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

78 entries
  1. Summer Semester 2026 Full Term
  2. Summer 2026 6-Week B Term
  3. Summer 2026 5-Week B Term
  4. Summer 2026 3-Week D Term
  5. Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA1
  6. Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PARelevant now
  7. Fall 2026 Accelerated 1Fall 2026 Accelerated 1 (A1)Fall 2026 Accelerated Term A1
  8. Fall Semester 2026
  9. Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PB
  10. Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA2
  11. Fall 2026 Accelerated 2Fall 2026 Accelerated 2 (A2)Fall 2026 Accelerated Term A2
  12. Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA3
  13. Winter Session 2026-2027Winter Session 2027
  14. Accelerated Term A1 Spring 2027Spring 2027 Accelerated 1Spring 2027 Accelerated 1 (A1)Spring 2027 Accelerated Term A1
  15. Spring Semester 2027
  16. Accelerated Term A2 Spring 2027Spring 2027 Accelerated 2Spring 2027 Accelerated 2 (A2)Spring 2027 Accelerated Term A2
  17. Summer 2027 3-Week A (S3A)Summer 2027 3-Week A TermSummer 2027 3-Week A Term (S3A)
  18. Summer 2027 6-Week A (S6A)Summer 2027 6-Week A TermSummer 2027 6-Week A Term (S6A)
  19. Summer Semester 2027 Full Term
  20. Summer 2027 5-Week A (S5A)Summer 2027 5-Week A TermSummer 2027 5-Week A Term (S5A)Summer 5-Week A 2027
  21. Summer 2027 3-Week B (S3B)Summer 2027 3-Week B TermSummer 2027 3-Week B Term (S3B)Summer 3-Week B 2027
  22. Summer 2027 3-Week C (S3C)Summer 2027 3-Week C TermSummer 2027 3-Week C Term (S3C)
  23. Summer 2027 6-Week B (S6B)Summer 2027 6-Week B TermSummer 2027 6-Week B Term (S6B)
  24. Summer 2027 5-Week B (S5B)Summer 2027 5-Week B TermSummer 2027 5-Week B Term (S5B)
  25. Summer 2027 3-Week D (S3D)Summer 2027 3-Week D TermSummer 2027 3-Week D Term (S3D)
  26. Fall 2027 Accelerated 1 (A1)Fall 2027 Accelerated Term A1
  27. Fall Semester 2027
  28. Fall 2027 Accelerated 2 (A2)Fall 2027 Accelerated Term A2
  29. Winter Session 2027-2028
  30. Spring 2028 Accelerated 1 (A1)Spring 2028 Accelerated Term A1
  31. Spring Semester 2028
  32. Spring 2028 Accelerated 2 (A2)Spring 2028 Accelerated Term A2
  33. Summer 2028 3-Week A (S3A)Summer 2028 3-Week A Term (S3A)
  34. Summer 2028 6-Week A (S6A)Summer 2028 6-Week A Term (S6A)
  35. Summer Semester 2028 Full Term
  36. Summer 2028 5-Week A (S5A)Summer 2028 5-Week A Term (S5A)
  37. Summer 2028 3-Week B (S3B)Summer 2028 3-Week B Term (S3B)
  38. Summer 2028 3-Week C Term (S3C)
  39. Summer 2028 6-Week B Term (S6B)
  40. Summer 2028 5-Week B Term (S5B)
  41. Summer 2028 3-Week D Term (S3D)

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16 terms

B

Blue Raider
The official mascot and term for any student or athlete at MTSU.

F

Farmer's Market
The dining area located in the Keathley University Center (KUC) featuring various retail food options.
FSL
Fraternity and Sorority Life, the office overseeing Greek organizations on campus.

M

McCallie
McCallie Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located in the KUC.
MTOP
Middle Tennessee Outdoor Pursuits, a program providing outdoor equipment rentals and guided trips.

P

POD
Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in various buildings across campus.

S

Scarlett
Scarlett Commons, an apartment-style residential complex on the north side of campus.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
SPARE
Student Programming & Activities Council, the organization responsible for campus movies, concerts, and events.

T

The Boro
A common nickname for Murfreesboro, the city where MTSU is located.
The Dirty D
A common student nickname for Deere Hall, often used in a self-deprecating or humorous manner by residents.
The Quads
The Lyon and Monohan residential complexes, which are arranged in a quadrangle layout.
The Strip
The commercial area along Middle Tennessee Blvd bordering campus, known for restaurants and student hangouts.
The STU
The food court area located within the Student Union Building.
True Blue
The official school spirit motto and identity, representing the university's core values.

W

Womack
Womack Lane Apartments, primarily used for family and upper-division student housing.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
BAS
The Business and Aerospace Building, one of the largest academic buildings on campus.
BlueID
The official multi-purpose identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
CKNB
The Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building, home to the School of Nursing.
KUC
The Keathley University Center, a central hub for student services and dining.
LRC
The Learning Resources Center, which houses various labs and the College of Education.
mccallie_dining_hall
McCallie Dining Hall
MT Mail
The official university-provided email account for all student communications.
Peck
Peck Hall, an academic building notorious among students for its confusing floor plan and numbering.
PipelineMT
The primary online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
RaiderNet
The specific system within PipelineMT used for academic records and registration tasks.
RaiderRide
The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around the university perimeter and interior.
STU
The Student Union Building, used for dining, events, and student organization offices.
the_middle_corlew
The Middle @ Corlew

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Pre-Fall Term PA runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 15, 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 Delta Pi

A Panhellenic sorority and the first secret society for college women, focusing on sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

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College Panhellenic Council

The governing body for the National Panhellenic Conference sororities at MTSU, fostering sisterhood, service, and academic achievement.

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Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The governing body for the general men's social fraternities on campus. The IFC promotes scholarship, leadership, service, and recruitment among its member organizations.

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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

A national social fraternity for men with a love for music, open to all majors.

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MTSU Badminton Club

Provides a space for students to play badminton recreationally and competitively.

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Campus rituals

Touching the Horseshoe

A blue horseshoe in Walnut Grove has a penny from 1911 (the university's founding year) buried beneath it. Students, alumni, and fans touch the horseshoe for good luck before big events like games or tests.

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Life in Murfreesboro for Middle Tennessee State University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

22,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Rover Bus System (local bus), Regional bus connections to Nashville

Nearest Airports

Nashville International Airport (primary commercial airport), Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59°F

Avg Snowfall

6 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Rutherford Boulevard Lot

surface_lot • High (Overflow lot)

Served by the Red Route shuttle every 15 minutes.

Greenland Lot

surface_lot

Used for gameday parking; non-members can pay $10 during events.

Champion Way Garage

garage

Open to students with valid permits; requires ID swipe.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Middle Tennessee State University

Meet Murfreesboro

August 26, 2026

Student Union Commons

Event connecting students with local Murfreesboro businesses and services.

Provost Picnic

August 26, 2026

Student Union Commons

Opportunity for students to meet Provost Mark Byrnes and other academic leaders.

Crash the Commons

August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Student Union Commons

Evening event featuring yard games like cornhole and ladder toss.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Middle Tennessee State University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Beasley Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Bridges Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: single, double, suite

Corlew Hall

Capacity: 500

Room types: shared, single/private

Cummings Hall

Capacity: 500

Room types: shared, single/private

Deere Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Deere/Nicks Hall

Room types: shared room, private room

Gracy Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Guest Apartments

Capacity: 8

Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom

Judd/Gracy Hall

Room types: quad

Judd Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Living-Learning Community Dorms

Capacity: 300

Room types: single, double, apartment

Lyon Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: single, double, suite

Lyon Hall Complex (Mary, McHenry)

Room types: shared, single/private

Monohan Complex (Reynolds, Schardt)

Room types: shared, single/private

Near parking and specialty residence halls

Room types: single, double

Nicks Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Richland Apartments

Room types: apartment

Rutledge

Scarlett Commons Apartments

Room types: private bedroom, shared apartment

Sims Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Smith Hall

Room types: shared, single/private

Traditional Community Style Residence Halls

Room types: single, double, triple

Traditional Residence Halls (11 total)

Capacity: 2,699

Room types: single, double, triple

Womack Lane Apartments

Capacity: 192

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Campus Details

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