Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 10-Week
- Summer 2026 Second 8-Week (Mini-Semester 4)Summer 2026 Second 8-Week Term
- Summer 2026 Second 5-Week (Mini-Semester 2)Summer 2026 Second 5-Week Term
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week (Mini-Semester 1)
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
- Summer 2027 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3)
- Summer 2027 First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)
- Summer 2027 10-Week TermSummer 2027 10-Week Term (Full Term)
- Summer 2027 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4)
- Summer 2027 Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
- Fall 2027 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)
- Fall 2027 Full Term
- Fall 2027 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
- Spring 2028 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)
- Spring 2028 Full Term
- Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
- Summer 2028 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3)
- Summer 2028 First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1)
- Summer 2028 10-Week TermSummer 2028 10-Week Term (Full Term)
- Summer 2028 Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4)
- Summer 2028 Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2)
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- A Mountain
- Tortugas Mountain, located east of campus, featuring a large 'A' that is lit during special university events.
- Aggies
- The official nickname for NMSU students, athletes, and alumni.
- ASNMSU
- Associated Students of New Mexico State University, the student government body.
C
- CAMP
- College Assistance Migrant Program, providing academic and financial support to students from migrant backgrounds.
- Cervs
- Cervantes Village, a student apartment complex located on the east side of campus.
- Corbett
- Corbett Center Student Union, the central hub for multiple dining options and student services.
F
- Frenger
- Frenger Food Court, a dining area featuring various fast-food style options like Chick-fil-A.
G
- Garcia
- Garcia Hall, a prominent residence hall often used for first-year student housing.
P
- Pete's Place
- A convenience store and cafe located within the residence hall areas for quick snacks.
- Pistol Pete
- The official mascot of NMSU, a cowboy character based on real-life lawman Frank Eaton.
R
- RGH
- Rhodes-Garrett-Hamiel Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall on the north side of campus.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in on-campus housing.
T
- Taos
- Taos Restaurant, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in Corbett Center.
- The 'A'
- The literal letter 'A' on Tortugas Mountain, a focal point for student hikes and school spirit.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services programs designed to assist first-generation and low-income students.
V
- VDM
- Vista Del Monte, an apartment-style housing complex primarily for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aggie Cash
- A declining balance account linked to the student ID used specifically for campus dining services.
- Aggie ID
- The official student identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Aggie Shuttle
- The free campus transit system that moves students between parking lots, housing, and academic buildings.
- Branson
- Branson Library, the secondary library typically preferred for quiet, individual study.
- Canvas
- The digital Learning Management System (LMS) used by NMSU for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Crimson Cash
- A general-purpose debit account on the student ID used for printing, laundry, and some off-campus vendors.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Hadley Hall
- The main administrative building housing the office of the President and other executive functions.
- Pan Am
- The Pan American Center, the university's large arena used for basketball games and major events.
- panda_express
- Panda Express
- pete_s_patio
- Pete's Patio
- taos_restaurant
- Taos Restaurant
- The Horseshoe
- The historic, U-shaped grassy area and drive at the front of campus surrounded by administrative buildings.
- Zuhl
- Zuhl Library, the main campus library known for being the social and collaborative study hub.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.