Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First HalfFall 2026 First Half (1ST)
- Fall 2026 10-Week (10W)
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First 7-Week (EC1)Fall 2026 First 7-Week (EC1) eCampusFall 2026 First 7-Week (S01)
- Fall 2026 First ESL (E1)
- Fall 2026 First Weekender (CA)
- Fall 2026 Second Weekender (CB)
- Fall 2026 8-Week (SU2) Shandong
- Fall 2026 12-Week (SU1) Shandong
- Fall 2026 Second HalfFall 2026 Second Half (2ND)
- Fall 2026 Second 7-Week (EC2)Fall 2026 Second 7-Week (EC2) eCampusFall 2026 Second 7-Week (S02)
- Fall 2026 Third 5-Week (5C)
- Fall 2026 Second ESL (E2)
- Winter 2026
- Spring 2027 First Half
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Second Half
- Fall 2027 First Half
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Second Half
- Spring 2028 First Half
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 Second Half
Campus language
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Showing 22 of 22 terms
A
- All-Campus Sing
- A massive annual outdoor choral competition held on the steps of Lovett Auditorium.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and concerts.
- Clark
- Clark Residential College, part of the residential college system located near the academic core.
D
- Dunker
- The official name of the Murray State Racer mascot.
E
- Elizabeth
- Elizabeth Residential College, a residential community named after Elizabeth Harkless Woods.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency used for dining on campus via the RacerCard.
H
- Hart
- Hart Residential College, one of the larger residential communities on the north side of campus.
- Hester
- Hester Residential College, known for its central location and high-rise structure.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, supporting the global student community at Murray State.
P
- Pony
- The Pony Express, a convenience store and grab-and-go food location.
R
- Racer Nation
- The collective term for the Murray State student body, alumni, and athletic fans.
- Regents
- Regents Residential College, often paired with White College in the central housing area.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the governing body for students living in residential colleges.
- Richmond
- Richmond Residential College, a newer residential facility on the south side of campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- Shoe Tree
- A campus landmark where student couples who meet at Murray State hang a pair of mismatched shoes for good luck.
- Springer-Franklin
- Springer-Franklin Residential College, a combined residential community on the north end.
T
- T-Room
- The Thoroughbred Room, a food court style dining area located in the Curris Center.
- The Curris
- The Curris Center, the main student union which houses multiple dining options including Starbucks.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn surrounded by historic academic buildings, used for studying and events.
W
- White
- White Residential College, located near the Curris Center.
- Winslow
- Winslow Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alexander
- Alexander Hall, the primary building for the College of Education and Human Services.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- CFSB
- The CFSB Center, the university's multi-purpose arena used for basketball games and graduation.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Curris
- The Curris Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Lovett
- Lovett Auditorium, the historic performance venue located on the Quad.
- Pogue
- Pogue Special Collections Library, known for its historic architecture and archives.
- Racer Book Bundle
- The university's textbook rental program that provides all required books for a flat fee per semester.
- Racer Safe
- The official campus safety app providing emergency alerts and safety resources.
- RacerCard
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- RacerNet
- The web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Waterfield
- Waterfield Library, the main academic library on campus.
- winslow_dining_hall
- Winslow Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 14 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.