Oklahoma Baptist UniversityStudent Guide

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University in Shawnee, OK. Operating on a semester system.

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Shawnee, OK
2K+ students
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Student guide · Fall 2026 B

The semester, explained for Oklahoma Baptist 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 2026 B
Campus terms
12
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 B runs Aug 26, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

32 entries
  1. Summer 2026 A (traditional)Summer 2026 J (online/grad)Summer A 2026Summer J 2026
  2. Summer 2026 MSummer M 2026
  3. Fall 2026 BFall B 2026Relevant now
  4. Fall 2026 A (traditional)Fall A 2026
  5. Fall 2026 KFall K 2026
  6. Fall 2026 J (online/grad)Fall J 2026
  7. Fall 2026 DFall D 2026
  8. Fall 2026 MFall M 2026
  9. Winter 2026Winter Intersession 2026
  10. Spring 2027 KSpring K 2027
  11. Spring 2027 J (online/grad)Spring J 2027
  12. Spring 2027 BSpring B 2027
  13. Spring 2027 A (traditional)Spring A 2027
  14. Spring 2027 MSpring M 2027
  15. Spring 2027 DSpring D 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

A

Agee
Agee Residence Center, a primary housing facility for male students.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.

H

Howard
Howard Residence Center, a housing facility for female students.

K

Ka-Rip
The traditional university spirit chant performed at athletic events and orientation.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the OBU student population.

T

Taylor
Taylor Residence Center, a housing facility for female students.
The Bison
The Bison Grill, a retail dining location offering burgers and quick meals in the Geiger Center.
The Caf
The main dining hall located in the Geiger Center, serving buffet-style meals.
The GC
The Geiger Center, the primary hub for student dining and social activity.
The Hill
A common nickname for the Oklahoma Baptist University campus.
The Walk
A ceremonial tradition where students walk across campus at the start and end of their college careers.

W

WMU
Woman's Missionary Union Residence Center, a prominent female residence hall.

Places and practicalities

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

9 details
Bison Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
GC
The Geiger Center, the student union building containing dining, the bookstore, and student offices.
gc_cafe_downstairs_geiger_center
GC Cafe (Downstairs Geiger Center)
Mabee
The Mabee Learning Center, which houses the university library and academic resources.
Raley
Raley Chapel, the iconic campus landmark used for chapel services and performances.
Shawnee Hall
The historic main administrative and classroom building on campus.
The Pulse
The student-run media outlet providing news and campus updates.
the_cafeteria_upstairs_geiger_center
The Cafeteria (Upstairs Geiger Center)
Welcome Week
The mandatory orientation period for new students held before the fall semester begins.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 B runs Aug 26, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 9 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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Life in Shawnee for Oklahoma Baptist University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

4,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Limited local demand-response transit

Nearest Airports

Shawnee Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

62.9°F

Avg Snowfall

5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Agee Residence Center Lot

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Primary parking for Agee residents; accessed via W. MacArthur St.

Kerr/WMU Residence Center Lot

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Located near Kerr and WMU halls; accessed via Airport Road and University St.

Taylor/Village Residence Center Lot

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Located near Taylor Residence Center; accessed via Raley Drive.

The Lodge/Village Men Lot

surface_lot • limited

Located behind The Lodge; accessed via Raley Drive.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Oklahoma Baptist University

Bison Day

STEM Day 2026

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Oklahoma Baptist University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Agee Residence Center

Capacity: 365

Room types: single, double

Apartment Village

Capacity: 92

Room types: furnished apartment

Burns Apartments

Burns/Cobbs Apartments

Room types: Not specified

Cobbs Apartments

Devereaux East Apartments

Room types: Not specified

Devereaux West Apartments

Room types: Not specified

Howard Apartments

Howard Residence Center

Room types: Not specified

Kerr Residence Center

Room types: traditional dorm style

Kerr Residence Hall

MacArthur Apartments

Capacity: 64

Room types: furnished apartment

Taylor Residence Center

Room types: Not specified

The Lodge

Capacity: 160

Room types: suite

The Village

Room types: apartment

West Dev

West University Apartments

Room types: apartment

WMU Residence Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@oklahomabaptistu.edu

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