Mizzou AcademyStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Mizzou Academy. Core organization is free for students.

Institution in Columbia, MO. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Mizzou Academy

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
Campus terms
4
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Intersession 2027
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer Intersession 2027

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Campus language

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4 terms

G

Global Scholars
A term used to refer to students enrolled in the international diploma program or the specific cohort visiting campus.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, which maintains a dedicated chapter for Mizzou Academy students.

S

STUCO
Student Council, the student leadership and representative body for the academy.

T

Tiger
The official mascot and the term used to describe any student enrolled in the academy.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where all Mizzou Academy digital coursework, assignments, and communication occur.
Examity
The third-party online proctoring service required for completing supervised final exams in many academy courses.
pizza_mo
Pizza & MO
plaza_900
Plaza 900
savor_kitchen
Savor Kitchen
Self-paced
A course format allowing students to complete work at their own speed within a specific timeframe, as opposed to semester-based tracks.
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The MARK on 5th Street
Tiger Portal
The centralized student information system used for enrollment, viewing grades, and managing academic records.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
4 approved campus terms and 8 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.

Get to know your university

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Using DormWay at Mizzou Academy

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Syllabus to schedule

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Workload planning

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Free student access

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Mizzou Academy on DormWay

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Life in Columbia for Mizzou Academy Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

39,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

68

Public Transit

GoCOMO bus system

Nearest Airports

Columbia Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

54°F

Avg Snowfall

18 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Conley Avenue Parking Structure (CAPS)

garage

Located at 511 Conley Ave.

Hitt Street Parking Structure (HSPS)

garage

Located at 299 Hitt St.

Turner Avenue Garage (TAG)

garage

Located at 601 Turner Ave.

Campus News

Latest updates from Mizzou Academy

Heartsaving Health Education at Mizzou Academy

High school students at Mizzou Academy participate in a comprehensive health education program that includes emergency response and life-saving training.

Aug 30, 2026

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From online classroom to real-world learning lab: Mizzou Academy prepares the next generation of educators

The University of Missouri's online K-12 program serves as a lab school for teacher education students to gain experience in curriculum development and instructional design.

Sep 1, 2026

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Mizzou Academy Launches Annual Summer Summit

Faculty and staff gathered for a retreat to focus on strategic planning and increasing belonging among stakeholders for the upcoming academic year.

Aug 13, 2026

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For emergency updates, the university uses the MU Alert system.

For emergency updates, the university uses the MU Alert system.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Mizzou Academy

College of Education & Human Development First-Gen Fill-Up

November 5, 2026

Townsend Hall Lobby

An event celebrating first-generation students in the College of Education & Human Development, located at the home of Mizzou Academy.

First Generation College Student Art Exhibition Awards Reception

November 5, 2026

MU Libraries

An open house and awards reception for first-generation college students to share their artwork.

Rewind the Curtain: Broadway Now & Then

November 7, 2026

Missouri Theatre

A featured performance celebrating the history of Broadway musical theater.

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 10, 2026

Memorial Student Union

An annual ceremony honoring veterans within the university community.

Memorial Student Union Tower Centennial Celebration

November 20, 2026

Memorial Student Union

Celebrating 100 years (1926-2026) of the iconic Memorial Student Union Tower.

Thanksgiving Recess Begins

November 21, 2026

University-wide

University recess begins at the close of the day for the Fall 2026 semester.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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