Northwest Nazarene UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Nampa, ID. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Northwest Nazarene University

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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
18
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

117 entries
  1. Summer Sessions 2026
  2. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 First 5-week Session (A5)
  4. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 First 6-week Session (A6)
  5. Fall 2026 Quad ITraditional Undergraduate Fall 2026 Quad I
  6. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 First 7-week Session (A7)
  7. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 First 8-week Session (A8)
  8. Traditional Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026
  9. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Semester
  10. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 First 1-week Session (A1)
  11. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  12. Fall 2026 Quad II
  13. Traditional Undergraduate Fall 2026 Quad II
  14. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  15. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  16. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  17. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  18. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Third 1-week Session (C1)
  19. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Third 5-week Session (C5)
  20. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2026 Fourth 1-week Session (D1)
  21. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 First 5-week Session (A5)
  22. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 First 6-week Session (A6)
  23. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 First 7-week Session (A7)
  24. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 First 8-week Session (A8)
  25. Spring Semester 2027
  26. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Semester
  27. Spring 2027 Quad ITraditional Undergraduate Spring 2027 Quad I
  28. Traditional Undergraduate Spring Semester 2027
  29. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 First 1-week Session (A1)
  30. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  31. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  32. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Third 1-week Session (C1)
  33. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  34. Spring 2027 Quad II
  35. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  36. Traditional Undergraduate Spring 2027 Quad II
  37. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  38. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Third 5-week Session (C5)
  39. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2027 Fourth 1-week Session (D1)
  40. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 5-week Session (A5)Summer 2027 First 5-week Session (A5)
  41. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 6-week Session (A6)Summer 2027 First 6-week Session (A6)
  42. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 7-week Session (A7)Summer 2027 First 7-week Session (A7)
  43. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 8-week Session (A8)Summer 2027 First 8-week Session (A8)
  44. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 SemesterSummer Semester 2027 (GPS)Summer Sessions 2027
  45. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 1-week Session (A1)Summer 2027 First 1-week Session (A1)
  46. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Second 1-week Session (B1)Summer 2027 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  47. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 First 3-week Session (A3)Summer 2027 First 3-week Session (A3)
  48. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Second 5-week Session (B5)Summer 2027 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  49. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Second 6-week Session (B6)Summer 2027 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  50. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Second 7-week Session (B7)Summer 2027 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  51. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Second 8-week Session (B8)Summer 2027 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  52. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Third 1-week Session (C1)Summer 2027 Third 1-week Session (C1)
  53. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2027 Third 5-week Session (C5)Summer 2027 Third 5-week Session (C5)
  54. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 First 5-week Session (A5)
  55. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 First 6-week Session (A6)
  56. Traditional Undergraduate Fall 2027 Quad I
  57. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 First 7-week Session (A7)
  58. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 First 8-week Session (A8)
  59. Traditional Undergraduate Fall Semester 2027
  60. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Semester
  61. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 First 1-week Session (A1)
  62. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  63. Traditional Undergraduate Fall 2027 Quad II
  64. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  65. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  66. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  67. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  68. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Third 5-week Session (C5)
  69. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Third 1-week Session (C1)
  70. Graduate & Professional Studies Fall 2027 Fourth 1-week Session (D1)
  71. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 First 5-week Session (A5)
  72. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 First 6-week Session (A6)
  73. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 First 7-week Session (A7)
  74. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 First 8-week Session (A8)
  75. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Semester
  76. Traditional Undergraduate Spring 2028 Quad I
  77. Traditional Undergraduate Spring Semester 2028
  78. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 First 1-week Session (A1)
  79. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  80. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  81. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Third 1-week Session (C1)
  82. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  83. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  84. Traditional Undergraduate Spring 2028 Quad II
  85. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  86. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Third 5-week Session (C5)
  87. Graduate & Professional Studies Spring 2028 Fourth 1-week Session (D1)
  88. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 5-week Session (A5)
  89. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 6-week Session (A6)
  90. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 7-week Session (A7)
  91. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 8-week Session (A8)
  92. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Semester
  93. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 1-week Session (A1)
  94. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 First 3-week Session (A3)
  95. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Second 1-week Session (B1)
  96. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Second 5-week Session (B5)
  97. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Second 6-week Session (B6)
  98. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Second 7-week Session (B7)
  99. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Second 8-week Session (B8)
  100. Graduate & Professional Studies Summer 2028 Third 5-week Session (C5)

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18 terms

C

Corlett
Corlett Hall, a primary residence hall for freshmen and sophomores.
Culver
Culver Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and some freshmen.

D

Dex Swipes
The use of a student ID card to access meal plan balances at the dining hall.
Dooley
Dooley Hall, a residence hall known for its community-focused living environment.

F

Ford
Ford Hall, a residence hall often housing upper-division students.

K

Kirkeide
Kirkeide Hall, an apartment-style residence for upperclassmen students.

M

MOSAIC
A student organization focused on multicultural awareness and diversity initiatives.

N

N-Club
The athletic booster organization supporting NNU Nighthawks sports.
Nighthawks
The official mascot and nickname for NNU students and athletic teams.

R

Ring by Spring
The cultural phenomenon or goal of being engaged to be married by the spring semester of senior year.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
Sutherland
Sutherland Hall, a residence hall on the south side of campus.

T

The Bean
The coffee shop located within the Leah Peterson Learning Commons (the library).
The Bubble
The feeling of being in a secluded or isolated social environment within the small NNU campus community.
The Dex
The Dining Commons, the main cafeteria on campus where students use meal plans.
The Rock
A large, frequently repainted boulder on campus used for announcements and school spirit.
TWIRP
The Woman Is Required to Pay; a traditional week of events where women are encouraged to ask men on dates.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Canvas
The online learning management system where professors post assignments, syllabi, and course materials.
Chapel
Required spiritual gatherings held multiple times a week that students must attend to meet graduation requirements.
Chapel Credits
The mandatory attendance points students must earn by attending spiritual services to meet graduation requirements.
Nampa
The city in Idaho where the campus is located, often used to refer to off-campus excursions.
Nighthawk Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
The Brandt
The Brandt Center, the main venue for fine arts performances and large gatherings.
The JSC
The Johnson Sports Center, the primary athletic facility and gym on campus.
The Lib
The Leah Peterson Learning Commons, the campus library and study hub.
The Portal
The my.nnu.edu website used for checking grades, registering for classes, and managing financial accounts.
The Thomas
The Thomas Family Health and Science Center, housing science labs and nursing programs.
The WLC
The Wiley Learning Center, a central academic building housing many classrooms and offices.
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The Bean
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The Dex
WLC
Wiley Learning Center, a major academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 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.

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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

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United States History to 1877

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Life in Nampa for Northwest Nazarene University Students

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

Timezone

America/Boise

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

98

Student Population

12,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

ValleyRide regional bus service

Nearest Airports

Boise Airport (BOI)

Climate Averages

Climate

Semi-arid (BSk)

Avg Annual Temp

51°F

Avg Snowfall

9 in

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Campus-wide Surface Lots

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Campus News

Latest updates from Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University Named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

NNU was recognized for its commitment to helping community college transfer students successfully earn bachelor's degrees.

Aug 19, 2026

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NNU Welcomes Students Back to Campus Beginning Monday, Aug. 24

The university began welcoming students back for the Fall 2026 semester with orientation and launch week activities.

Aug 16, 2026

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NNU Earns GNAC Academic All-Sports Trophy for Second Straight Year

NNU was awarded the GNAC Academic All-Sports Trophy, recognizing the academic success of its varsity student-athletes.

Jul 13, 2026

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0 reported incidents for the 2025-2026 academic year transparency report.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Northwest Nazarene University

Classes Begin: Semester & Quad I

August 31, 2026

NNU Campus

Official start of the Fall 2026 semester for traditional and GPS students.

SGA Event: Brick Floor Party

August 31, 2026

NNU Campus

A student social event held on the first day of classes.

Music Tickets on Sale Date

September 1, 2026

Tickets for upcoming music department performances go on sale.

SGA Event: First Timeout

September 2, 2026

NNU Campus

A weekly spiritual gathering for students.

NNU Men's Soccer vs Cal Poly Humboldt

September 5, 2026

NNU Soccer Field

Home game for the Nighthawks men's soccer team.

Fall Party – Student Event

September 25, 2026

NNU Campus

A campus-wide celebration for the fall season.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Northwest Nazarene University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

9 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Corlett Hall

Room types: apartment

Culver Hall

Room types: shared

Dooley Hall

Room types: shared

Five Plex

Ford Hall

Room types: shared

Holly Hall

Kirkeide

Room types: apartment

Olsen Apartments

Room types: apartment

Sutherland Hall

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

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Email Domain

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