Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First Half runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026
- Fall 2026 First HalfRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Second Half
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Course
- Spring Intersession 2027
- Summer Intersession 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Course
- Spring Intersession 2028
- Summer Intersession 2028
- Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- ARMAS
- Achieving in Research, Math and Science, a center providing STEM support and tutoring.
- Arrott
- Arrott House, a campus residence for students.
- ASNMHU
- Associated Students of New Mexico Highlands University, the student government body.
C
- Connor
- Connor Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
- Cowboys
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
F
- Felix
- Shorthand for the Felix Martinez Building, which houses the main dining services.
H
- HU-CARES
- Highlands University Campus Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support, focusing on prevention and student well-being.
M
- Melody
- Melody Hall, a residence hall often used for upperclassmen or specific student groups.
P
- P&G
- Purple & Gold, the campus grill and cafe area.
- Purple and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or campus-wide events.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, responsible for organizing campus events and entertainment.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Felix Martinez Building.
- The Grill
- The Purple & Gold Grill, a popular spot for quick meals and snacks.
- The Plaza
- The historic Old Town Plaza in Las Vegas, a common off-campus hangout spot for students.
- The Vegas
- Refers to Las Vegas, New Mexico, used by students to distinguish the local town from the city in Nevada.
V
- V&C
- Viles & Crimmin Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The online student information system used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Donnelly
- The Thomas C. Donnelly Library.
- HU ID
- The official Highlands University identification card required for meals, library access, and building entry.
- Ilfeld
- Ilfeld Auditorium, the historic main venue for performances and large gatherings.
- Kennedy
- Kennedy Hall, which houses administrative offices including Admissions and the Registrar.
- purple_brew_coffee_shop
- Purple Brew Coffee Shop
- purple_grill
- Purple Grill
- resident_dining_hall
- Resident Dining Hall
- Safe Ride
- A campus security service providing escorts for students walking across campus at night.
- Sininger
- Sininger Hall, a primary academic building for science and social science classes.
- SUB
- The Student Union Building, the hub for student life and organizations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First Half runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 12 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.