Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session A runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Summer 8-week Session 2026
- Summer 2nd 5-week Session 2026
- Opening Week Activities 2026
- Fall 2026 Session AFall Session A 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Semester
- Fall 2026 Session BFall Session B 2026
- Winter 2027 TermWinter Term 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 Session ASpring Session A 2027
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2027 Session BSpring Session B 2027
- Summer 2027 Course with Other Scheduled DatesSummer 2027 Courses with Other Scheduled DatesSummer 2027 SemesterSummer 2027 Summer-long Arranged Courses
- Summer 1st 5-week Session 2027Summer 2027 1st 5-week Session
- Summer 2027 8-week SessionSummer 8-week Session 2027
- Summer 2027 2nd 5-week SessionSummer 2nd 5-week Session 2027
Campus language
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Showing 48 of 48 terms
A
- Ackerman
- Ackerman Hall, a campus residence hall.
- AGD
- Alpha Gamma Delta, one of the sororities on campus.
- Alpha Gam
- Alpha Gamma Delta, one of the sororities on campus.
- Archway
- The Archway Cafe, a retail dining location in the Story Student Center serving coffee and quick meals.
- Archway Cafe
- A casual dining spot in the Story Student Center offering coffee, sandwiches, and snacks.
- ASNWU
- Association of Students of Nebraska Wesleyan University, the student government body.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and heritage of Black students.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, a primary residence hall for first-year students.
- Clara Mills
- The legendary campus ghost, said to be a former music professor who haunts Old Main and other buildings.
- Common Ground
- A coffee house located on the second floor of Acklie Hall.
- Cooper
- The Marian and Rosemary Cooper Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria.
G
- GPhi
- Gamma Phi Beta, one of the sororities on campus.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
- GWC
- Gender and Wellness Center, a campus resource for health, identity, and support services.
H
- Hebron
- Hebron Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year housing.
- Heisner
- Heisner Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- Howl Like Hell
- The annual high-energy pep rally held during Homecoming week.
J
- Johnson
- Johnson Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
M
- Munch Money
- The declining balance currency used for purchasing food at on-campus dining locations.
P
- P-Wolf
- Short for 'Prairie Wolf,' the university mascot and a term used to describe NWU students.
- P-Wolves
- Short for Prairie Wolves, the university's official mascot and athletic team name.
- Pat's
- The Patio Cafe, a retail dining location offering grilled items and snacks.
- PBP
- Pi Beta Phi, one of the sororities on campus.
- Pio
- Pioneer Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus typically housing upperclassmen.
- Pioneer
- Pioneer Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students.
- Plainsman
- Plainsman Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Prairie Point
- A retail dining location on campus providing grab-and-go options.
- Prairie Wolf
- The official university mascot; students often refer to themselves as Prairie Wolves.
S
- SAA
- Student Alumni Association, an organization connecting current students with alumni.
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing majors.
- Spirit Fridays
- The weekly tradition of wearing NWU gear and school colors (black and gold).
T
- The Arch
- The physical archway on campus where traditions like the 'Archway Walk' occur.
- The Archway
- The name of the physical campus landmark, the cafe, and the online student portal.
- The Archway
- The campus cafe and snack bar located in the bridge structure between Smith-Curtis and Old Main.
- The Bricks
- The signature brick-paved walkways that run throughout the Nebraska Wesleyan campus.
- The Bridge
- The skywalk connecting the Story Student Center to the Cochrane-Woods Library.
- The Caf
- Ackerman Dining Hall, the main campus buffet-style eatery.
- The Den
- A quick-service dining location in the Story Student Center featuring grill items.
- The Patio
- The main dining hall located in the Story Student Center.
- The Townhouses
- The student townhouses located on the edge of campus for upperclassmen living.
- The Wesleyan
- The student-run newspaper of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- Townhouses
- The NWU Townhouses, an on-campus housing option for upper-division students.
U
- UPC
- University Program Council, the student-led group that organizes campus entertainment and events.
W
- WCA
- Wesleyan Communication Association, a student organization for communication studies.
- Wesleyan
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the university, distinguishing it from nearby UNL.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Acklie
- Acklie Hall of Science, the modern facility for biology, chemistry, and physics.
- acklie_science_center_common_ground
- Acklie Science Center Common Ground
- Archway Seminar
- A required first-semester course for all new students that introduces them to the Archway Curriculum.
- archway_caf
- Archway Café
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
- Cochrane-Woods
- The Cochrane-Woods Library, the main research and study hub on campus.
- common_ground_cafe
- Common Ground Cafe
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by professors to distribute course materials and collect assignments.
- NWU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Old Main
- The historic central building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Olin
- Olin Hall of Science, the primary facility for science departments and the planetarium.
- P-Wolf ID
- The official student identification card required for meal plans and building access.
- P-Wolf Pass
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library checkout.
- Prairie Wolf Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Prairie Wolf Pass
- The official student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
- prairie_point_dining_center_the_point
- Prairie Point Dining Center (The Point)
- Self-Service
- The web portal used by students to register for classes and view financial aid information.
- Smith-Curtis
- The Smith-Curtis Administration Building, housing financial and registrar services.
- Starfish
- The online student success platform used for scheduling advising and tracking academic progress.
- Story
- The Story Student Center, the hub for dining, the bookstore, and student activities.
- The Archway
- The internal campus portal used to access email, news, and university resources.
- The Archway Portal
- The central online hub where students register for classes and view their grades.
- The Reveille
- The official student-run newspaper of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The Story
- The Story Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Weary
- The Weary Center for Health and Fitness, the campus gym and athletic facility.
- the_point_dining_hall
- The Point Dining Hall
- U-Place
- University Place, the historic neighborhood in Lincoln where the NWU campus is located.
- Weary
- The Weary Center for Health and Fitness, the primary campus gym and athletic facility.
- Weary Center
- The Weary Center for Health and Fitness, the primary athletic and recreation facility.
- Work-Study
- On-campus employment programs for students as part of their financial aid package.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session A runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 30 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.