Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Early Spring 2027 (TTU Online+ 8-Week)
- TTU Online+ Early Spring 2027
- Spring 2027
- Late Spring 2027 (TTU Online+ 8-Week)
- TTU Online+ Late Spring 2027
- May Intersession 2027May Intersession 2027 (Texas Tech University Center at Junction)
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- Early Summer 2027Early Summer 2027 (Summer I)Summer I 2027
- Full Summer 2027
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Campus language
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- 23 at Sneed
- A retail dining venue in Sneed Hall that features rotating culinary concepts named after historical campus dining lines.
B
- B/G
- Bledsoe/Gordon, residence halls often associated with the Engineering and Honors learning communities.
- BGS
- An acronym for the Bledsoe, Gordon, and Sneed residence halls, which form a single complex.
- Bledsoe
- Often referred to as the 'Engineering dorm' due to its status as the Engineering Learning Community.
- Bledsoe/Gordon
- Commonly grouped together as the 'Engineering' or 'Honors' community dorms.
- Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed
- The 'Engineering Row' dorms, often grouped together due to their proximity and shared dining hall.
- Bledsoe/Sneed
- The collective name for Bledsoe Hall and Sneed Hall, often grouped due to their proximity and shared traditions.
C
- C/W
- Chitwood/Weymouth, the high-rise freshman residence halls.
- Chit/Wey
- Chitwood and Weymouth Halls, the twin high-rise traditional residence halls often grouped together.
- Chitmouth
- A portmanteau for the Chitwood and Weymouth high-rise residence halls, which are identical towers located next to each other.
- Chitwood/Weymouth
- The twin high-rise residence halls primarily housing freshmen, often referred to as a single unit.
- Coleman Prison
- A student nickname for Coleman Hall, referencing its high-rise architecture and perceived restrictive atmosphere.
D
- Dining Bucks
- The declining-balance currency used on student meal plans at all campus food locations.
- Dining Cash
- The currency loaded onto a student's ID card as part of a meal plan, used for tax-free food purchases on campus.
- Dining Dollars
- The tax-free currency loaded onto student ID cards specifically for campus meal plans.
- Double T
- The official logo of Texas Tech University.
F
- Fearless Champion
- The name of the horse ridden by the Masked Rider.
- FIT
- Freshman Improvement Team, a leadership development program under the SGA.
- Fresh Plate
- The all-you-care-to-eat buffet style dining hall located in the Bledsoe/Gordon complex.
- FYC
- First Year Council, a leadership organization specifically for freshmen to get involved in student government early.
- FYE
- First Year Experience, the department focused on helping freshmen transition to college life.
G
- Goin' Band
- Short for the 'Goin' Band from Raiderland,' the university's award-winning marching band.
- Gordon
- A suite-style residence hall often associated with the Honors College community.
- GSA
- Graduate Student Advisory Council; the representative body specifically for graduate and professional students.
- Guns Up
- The official hand sign and greeting of Texas Tech, formed by extending the thumb and index finger like a pistol.
H
- H-C
- Hulen and Clement residence halls, located on the south side of campus.
- H/K
- Horn/Knapp, the traditional-style residence halls located near the Student Union Building.
- High Riders
- The all-female official spirit organization that supports women's athletics.
- Honors
- The Honors Hall, specifically designated for students in the Honors College.
- Honors Hall
- The residence hall specifically designated for students in the Honors College.
- Horn/Knapp
- The Horn and Knapp residence halls, which share a lobby and are typically grouped together.
- Hotel Andrews
- A student nickname for Andrews Hall, reflecting its reputation for being one of the nicer or more comfortable dorms.
- Hulen-Clem
- Shorthand for the Hulen and Clement residence halls.
- Hulen/Clement
- The combined reference to the Hulen and Clement residence halls, which are mirror-image buildings sharing a central office.
- Hulment
- A collective name for the Hulen and Clement residence halls.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for the university's fraternities.
M
- MCC
- Multi-Cultural Center, which hosts programs and provides resources for diverse student groups.
- Murray
- Common shorthand for Murray Hall, a popular suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
N
- NRHH
- National Residence Hall Honorary, an organization recognizing the top 1% of student leaders in the dorms.
O
- Ol' Red's
- The renovated dining hall in the Wiggins Complex (formerly Sam's Place West) featuring a full-service Chick-fil-A.
P
- PFC
- President's First-Year Council, a leadership organization specifically for first-year students to engage with university administration.
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities on campus.
- PPHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for the university's sororities.
R
- Raider Cash
- A debit-style account on the ID card used for laundry, printing, and some off-campus merchants, distinct from Dining Cash.
- Raider Exchange
- The dining and convenience location situated in the West Village apartment complex.
- Raider Power
- A popular call-and-response chant used to build energy during sporting events.
- Raider Red
- The costumed public relations mascot of Texas Tech.
- RaiderGate
- The official student-only tailgate held in the R1 parking lot before home football games.
- Raiderland
- A general term used by students and alumni to refer to the campus and the Lubbock community.
- RHA
- Residence Halls Association, the organization that represents and plans events for students living on campus.
S
- S-M
- Shorthand for the Stangel and Murdough residence halls, which are connected and share 'The Market' dining facility.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, often used interchangeably with TAB for campus programming.
- Saddle Tramps
- The all-male official spirit organization known for ringing Bangin' Bertha.
- Sam's
- Short for Sam's Place, a brand of mini-markets and quick-service food outlets found at various campus locations.
- Sam's Place
- A brand of mini-markets and quick-service cafes located in various residence halls and academic buildings across campus.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the Texas Tech student population.
- Shitwood
- A common derogatory nickname for Chitwood Hall, often used by students to describe its older facilities.
- Soapsuds
- The name of the horse in the Will Rogers statue; it is a tradition to wrap the statue in red crepe paper before home football games.
- SORC
- Student Organization Representative Council; a body that facilitates communication between student orgs and the SGA.
- Stangel
- Commonly used to refer to the Stangel/Murdough residence complex, often specifically the dining area.
- Stangel/Murdough
- A large residential complex known for housing 'The Market' dining facility.
- Stangeldough
- A portmanteau for the Stangel and Murdough residence halls, which share a central dining facility and courtyard.
- StrEAT
- The Texas Tech mobile food truck that moves to different campus locations.
T
- TAB
- Tech Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and movies.
- Talk
- Talkington Hall, a suite-style residence hall named after Margaret Talkington.
- Talkington
- Common shorthand for Talkington Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
- The Chit
- Chitwood/Weymouth, the high-rise residence hall complex typically housing freshmen.
- The Commons
- The dining facility located within Talkington Hall, featuring multiple food stations.
- The Complex
- A common way students refer to the Stangel and Murdough residence halls.
- The Double T
- The official logo of the university, consisting of two interlocking T's.
- The Engineering Quad
- The group of residence halls including Bledsoe, Gordon, and Sneed, primarily housing engineering students.
- The Fresh Plate
- The all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Bledsoe/Gordon complex.
- The High Rises
- The collective name for Chitwood and Weymouth halls, the two 12-story freshman towers.
- The Honors
- Common shorthand for the Honors Hall, specifically for students in the Honors College.
- The Honors Hall
- The dedicated residence hall for students in the Honors College.
- The Honors Pods
- The Honors Hall, specifically referring to its unique layout and community structure for Honors College students.
- The Hotel
- A common nickname for Talkington Hall due to its modern suite-style layout and upscale amenities compared to traditional dorms.
- The Jones
- Jones AT&T Stadium, the home of Texas Tech Football.
- The Market
- The large food court located in the Stangel/Murdough complex, known for its variety and late-night hours.
- The Masked Rider
- The official mascot who leads the football team onto the field on a horse.
- The Oreo
- A student nickname for the Texas Tech Seal due to its round, layered granite appearance.
- The Quad
- Refers to the Bledsoe, Gordon, and Sneed residence halls, typically housing engineering students.
- The Seal
- The university seal at the Broadway entrance; campus legend states that stepping on it will prevent you from graduating in four years.
- The Strip
- The area just off campus (historically on the edge of Lubbock's city limits) known for bars and nightlife.
- The SUB
- Refers to the food court and dining options located inside the Student Union Building.
- The SUB Food Court
- The collection of fast-food and specialty vendors located inside the Student Union Building.
- The Suites
- Commonly refers to the suite-style living in Murray, Talkington, or Honors Hall.
- The T
- A common shorthand for Talkington Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
- The Talk
- A common shorthand for Talkington Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
- The Towers
- The collective name for the high-rise Chitwood and Weymouth residence halls, typically housing freshmen.
- The Triad
- The collective name for the Bledsoe, Gordon, and Sneed residence halls located on the north side of campus.
- The Union
- The various dining options and food court located inside the Student Union Building.
- The USA
- The United Supermarkets Arena, where basketball and volleyball games are held.
- The Village
- Refers to West Village, the university's apartment-style housing complex.
- The Wall
- Common shorthand for the Wall/Gates residence hall complex.
- The Will Rogers Statue
- A landmark statue of Will Rogers and Soapsuds; it is wrapped in red crepe paper before home football games.
- Tortilla
- A reference to the tradition of students throwing tortillas during the kickoff of football games.
- Tortilla Tossing
- A long-standing tradition where students throw tortillas onto the field during football games.
- Tortillas
- Items traditionally thrown onto the field by students during the opening kickoff of home football games.
- TTUPD
- Texas Tech University Police Department; the campus law enforcement agency.
U
- UPC
- University Parking Services; frequently used by students when discussing parking permits or citations.
- UREC
- University Recreation, the department that manages the main gym facilities, intramural sports, and outdoor programs.
W
- Wall/Gates
- The shorthand for the Wall Hall and Gates Hall residential complex, often treated as a single unit.
- West Village
- The West Village apartment complex, typically housing upperclassmen and athletes.
- Will Rogers
- Refers to the 'Will Rogers and Soapsuds' statue, which is wrapped in red crepe paper by the Saddle Tramps before home football games.
- Wreck 'em
- The universal cheer and greeting used by the Texas Tech community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 23_at_sneed
- 23 at Sneed
- BA
- The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration building.
- boar_s_head_deli_student_union_building
- Boar's Head Deli @ Student Union Building
- Bus Routes
- The campus transit system, with routes named after university icons like 'Masked Rider' and 'Red Era'.
- chick_fil_a_rawls_cob
- Chick-fil-A® @ Rawls COB
- chick_fil_a_student_union_building
- Chick-fil-A® @ Student Union Building
- Citibus
- The public transportation system that operates the on-campus shuttle routes for students.
- CoMC
- The College of Media & Communication building, often pronounced 'com-see'.
- Dining Bucks
- The declining-balance currency used on student meal plans to purchase food at campus dining locations.
- Dining Cash
- Currency included with meal plans specifically for purchasing food at campus hospitality locations.
- Dining Credits
- The currency used on student meal plans; different plans offer varying amounts of credits for campus food.
- Dining Dollars
- The tax-free debit-style currency included with meal plans for use at campus dining locations.
- Double T
- The official logo of Texas Tech University, appearing on almost all campus branding.
- Double T Route
- The counter-clockwise on-campus bus route that mirrors the Red Raider Route.
- Eng/Phil
- The English and Philosophy building.
- ENPH
- The English and Philosophy building, a common location for core curriculum classes.
- eRaider
- The universal username and password system used to log into all Texas Tech digital services and Wi-Fi.
- Holden
- Holden Hall, a central academic building housing many Arts & Sciences classrooms and offices.
- Holden Hall
- A major academic building housing the College of Arts & Sciences and many large lecture halls.
- Hospitality
- Common shorthand for the 'Hospitality Diet' dining plan system used on campus.
- Hospitality Bucks
- The declining balance currency used on student dining plans to purchase food across campus.
- Hospitality Diet
- The declining balance meal plan system where students use 'Dining Bucks' to purchase food at campus locations.
- Hospitality Plan
- The declining balance meal plan system where students pay for individual items rather than 'swipes'.
- Hospitality Services
- The department that manages all on-campus dining and meal plans.
- Jones Stadium
- Jones AT&T Stadium, the home field for Texas Tech football.
- MCOM
- The College of Media & Communication building, located near the library.
- Media & Comm
- The College of Media & Communication building, often abbreviated in student schedules.
- Park & Ride
- The commuter parking system where students park in remote lots and take a shuttle to the main campus.
- Park and Ride
- The commuter parking system where students park in remote lots and take a shuttle to the main campus.
- pizza_hut_student_union_building
- Pizza Hut® @ Student Union Building
- R-number
- The unique 8-digit student identification number (preceded by an 'R') used for all official records.
- R#
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'R') used for official university records.
- Raider Card
- The official Texas Tech student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Raider Cash
- A separate debit-style account on the RaiderCard that can be used at the bookstore and select off-campus vendors.
- Raider Power
- A popular call-and-response chant used to build energy during athletic competitions.
- Raider Red
- The costumed mascot of Texas Tech, based on a character by cartoonist Dirk West, distinct from the Masked Rider.
- Raider Red's Food Pantry
- A campus resource located in Doak Hall that provides free food and hygiene products to students in need.
- Raider Red's Safe Ride
- A free shuttle service provided to students to ensure safe transportation home during late-night hours.
- Raider Ride
- A nighttime on-demand shuttle service that provides safe transportation for students across campus after hours.
- Raider Welcome
- A series of events held during the first week of the fall semester to help new students transition to campus.
- raider_pit_bbq_student_union_building
- Raider Pit BBQ @ Student Union Building
- RaiderCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- RaiderCash
- A prepaid account on the RaiderCard that can be used for printing, vending, and at various campus retailers.
- Raiderlink
- The primary online portal for students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- RaiderRide
- A nighttime safety shuttle service that provides point-to-point transportation on campus.
- Rawls
- The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration building.
- Red Era
- One of the primary campus bus routes operated by Citibus for student transit.
- Red Raider Outfitter
- A popular off-campus store for purchasing Texas Tech apparel and gear.
- Red Raider Rider
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around the university and to nearby apartments.
- Red Raider Route
- The clockwise on-campus bus route that circles the interior of the campus.
- Red Raider Transit
- The campus bus system operated by Citibus that provides transportation across the university grounds.
- Safe Ride
- A free shuttle service provided by the university to give students a safe way home at night within the Lubbock city limits.
- SafeRide
- A free shuttle service provided by the university to give students safe transportation home within the city limits at night.
- sam_s_express
- Sam's Express
- SUB
- The Student Union Building, the central hub for student life, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- TechAlert
- The emergency notification system used for weather delays, campus closures, and safety alerts.
- TechRide
- An on-demand transit app used by students to request rides around campus and nearby areas.
- The CoMC
- The College of Media & Communication building.
- The ICC
- The International Cultural Center.
- The Jones
- Jones AT&T Stadium, the university's football stadium.
- The Lib
- The main University Library, often used as the primary study location on campus.
- The Library
- The main University Library, often used as a central meeting point for study groups.
- The Rawls
- The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration building.
- The Rec
- The Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center, the primary campus gym and fitness facility.
- The SUB
- The Student Union Building, the central hub for student services, dining, and meetings.
- The USA
- United Supermarkets Arena, the venue for Red Raider basketball, volleyball, and major concerts.
- the_break_student_union_building
- The Break @ Student Union Building
- the_commons
- The Commons
- the_fresh_plate
- The Fresh Plate
- the_market
- The Market
- United Supermarkets Arena
- The venue for basketball, volleyball, and major concerts, often called 'The USA'.
- USA
- The United Supermarkets Arena, where basketball and volleyball games are held.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 106 approved campus terms and 72 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.