Academic calendar
Fall FA-1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2 2026Summer SU-2 2026
- Fall FA-1 2026Relevant now
- Fall FA-2 2026
Campus language
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A
- Adawe
- A term derived from the Ottawa tribe meaning 'to trade,' referring to the university's unique life-planning and advising system.
- ALC
- Academic Learning Center, providing tutoring and writing support for students
- APGS
- Adult, Professional and Graduate Studies; the division of the university that the Kansas City campus belongs to.
- APS
- Adult Professional Studies, referring to the undergraduate programs tailored for working adults at OUKC.
B
- Braves
- The university-wide mascot and collective identity for all Ottawa University students.
- Braves Nation
- The broader community of Ottawa University students, alumni, and faculty
E
- EMBA
- Executive Master of Business Administration, a prominent cohort-based program at the KC campus.
G
- GSL
- Graduate and Professional Studies, the academic division that encompasses the Kansas City campus programs.
O
- OU
- The standard shorthand used by students to refer to the university.
- OUKC
- The standard shorthand used by students and staff to distinguish the Kansas City campus from the main Ottawa, KS campus
- OUSA
- Ottawa University Student Association, the governing body for student interests across campuses
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the body representing student interests at the Kansas City campus.
- SNA
- Student Nurses' Association, the primary professional organization for students in the nursing program at the KC campus.
T
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area at the Overland Park facility containing vending machines and seating for meals.
- The Lounge
- The student break area at the Kansas City campus equipped with vending machines, refrigerators, and microwaves for commuter use.
- The Portal
- Common student shorthand for the MyOttawa internal website.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 109th Street
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the campus location.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- KC Campus
- The primary physical facility located at 4370 W. 109th St. in Overland Park.
- MyOttawa
- The central online portal used by students to access grades, financial aid, and registration.
- Nursing Simulation Lab
- The high-tech clinical training facility specifically for nursing students at the KC site
- OU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus closures or safety
- OU Help
- The university's IT help desk service for troubleshooting login and technical issues.
- OU Help Desk
- The technical support service for student accounts, email, and portal access.
- OU ID
- The physical identification card required for building access and student verification at the KC site.
- OUKC
- The common abbreviation for the Ottawa University Kansas City campus facility.
- Overland Park
- The shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the physical location of the KC campus.
- Sessions
- The 8-week academic terms that divide the semester for adult and professional programs.
- Spirit Shop
- The university's official store for purchasing textbooks, supplies, and branded apparel
- The 4370 Building
- A common way students refer to the campus by its street address number
- The Hub
- A specific section within the MyOttawa portal that aggregates student resources and announcements.
- The KC Campus
- The primary facility located at 4370 W. 109th St. in Overland Park
- The Nursing Lab
- The specialized simulation and clinical practice area located within the KC campus building.
- The Spirit Shop
- The official online store where KC students purchase university-branded apparel and gear.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall FA-1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 18 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.