Academic calendar
Fall 1st Five Week Session 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 14 Weeks 2026
- Summer 11 Weeks 2026
- Summer 2nd Seven Weeks 2026
- Summer 2nd Five Weeks 2026
- Fall 1st Five Week Session 2026Fall 2026 1st Five Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall 1st Eight Week Session 2026Fall 2026 1st Eight Week Session
- Fall 2026 - Regular Session
- Fall 2nd Five Weeks Session 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd Five Week SessionFall 2nd Five Week Session 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd Eight Week SessionFall 2nd Eight Week Session 2026
- Fall 2026 3rd Five Week SessionFall 3rd Five Week Session 2026
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring 1st Five Week Session 2027Spring 1st Five Weeks 2027Spring 2027 1st Five Week Session
- Spring 1st Eight Week Session 2027Spring 1st Eight Weeks 2027Spring 2027 1st Eight Week Session
- Spring 2027 - Regular Session
- Spring 2nd Five Weeks 2027
- Spring 2027 2nd Five Week SessionSpring 2nd Five Week Session 2027
- Spring 2027 2nd Eight Week SessionSpring 2nd Eight Week Session 2027
- Spring 3rd Five Weeks 2027
- Spring 2nd Eight Weeks 2027
- Spring 2027 3rd Five Week SessionSpring 3rd Five Week Session 2027
- Summer Intersession 2027
- Summer 1st Seven Weeks 2027
- Summer 14 Weeks 2027
- Summer 1st Five Weeks 2027
- Summer 11 Weeks 2027
- Summer 2nd Seven Weeks 2027
- Summer 2nd Five Weeks 2027
- Fall 1st Five Weeks 2027
- Fall 1st Five Week Session 2027Fall 2027 1st Five Week Session
- Fall 1st Eight Week Session 2027Fall 1st Eight Weeks 2027Fall 2027 1st Eight Week Session
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2nd Five Weeks 2027
- Fall 2027 2nd Five Week SessionFall 2nd Five Week Session 2027
- Fall 2027 2nd Eight Week SessionFall 2nd Eight Week Session 2027Fall 2nd Eight Weeks 2027
- Fall 3rd Five Weeks 2027
- Fall 2027 3rd Five Week SessionFall 3rd Five Week Session 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring 1st Five Week Session 2028Spring 1st Five Weeks 2028
- Spring 1st Eight Week Session 2028Spring 1st Eight Weeks 2028
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2nd Five Weeks 2028
- Spring 2nd Five Week Session 2028
- Spring 2nd Eight Week Session 2028
- Spring 3rd Five Weeks 2028
- Spring 2nd Eight Weeks 2028
- Spring 3rd Five Week Session 2028
- Summer Intersession 2028
- Summer 1st Seven Weeks 2028
- Summer 14 Weeks 2028
- Summer 1st Five Weeks 2028
- Summer 11 Weeks 2028
- Summer 2nd Seven Weeks 2028
- Summer 2nd Five Weeks 2028
Campus language
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A
- Arlington
- Arlington Hall, one of the large on-campus residence halls.
- Arlington Hall
- A large residence hall located on the east side of campus near the University Center.
- ASO
- African Student Organization.
B
- Blaze
- The name of the university's horse mascot seen at athletic and spirit events.
- Blue Out
- A tradition where students are encouraged to wear UTA blue to athletic events to show school spirit.
- Blue Poles
- The 'Spirit of the Maverick' sculpture/installation near the MAC often used as a meeting landmark.
- Brazos
- Brazos House, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a prominent cultural and social organization on campus.
- BSM
- Baptist Student Ministry, a large religious student organization on campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a major cultural and social organization on campus.
- Buck em' Mavs
- A common spirited catchphrase and cheer used by students and athletes.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Court, an on-campus apartment complex often referred to by its first name.
- Central
- Refers to the Central Library, the main study and research hub on campus.
- College Park
- The district on the east side of campus containing the arena, shops, and Vandergriff Hall.
- College Park Dollars
- Specific meal plan currency used at restaurants within the College Park District.
- Connection
- The Connection Café, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the UC.
- Connection Cafe
- The primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located on the upper level of the University Center.
- Connection Café
- The main buffet-style dining hall located on the second floor of the University Center.
- Cooper
- Cooper Street, the busy public thoroughfare that physically divides the UTA campus.
- Cooper Street
- The major thoroughfare that bisects the campus, often used as a reference point for navigation.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Tax-free funds included with meal plans specifically for use at campus dining locations.
E
- EXCEL
- EXCEL Campus Activities, the student-led programming board that plans major campus events.
F
- FAB
- Freshman Action Board, a leadership organization specifically for first-year students.
- FLOC
- Freshman Leaders on Campus, a leadership organization for first-year students.
- FSA
- Filipino Student Association, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek life community on campus.
G
- GSA
- Graduate Student Assembly, the organization representing the interests of graduate students.
H
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America, a popular org for pre-med and nursing students.
I
- ISA
- Indian Students Association, a major cultural organization representing the large international student population.
- ISO
- International Student Organization, one of the largest student groups on campus.
K
- KC
- Kalpana Chawla Hall, a residence hall named after the UTA alumna and astronaut.
- KC Hall
- Kalpana Chawla Hall, a residence hall named after the astronaut and UTA alumna.
L
- Library Mall
- The large outdoor pedestrian area between the Central Library and the UC
- Library Plaza
- The large outdoor area between the Central Library and the UC, used for events and tabling.
- Lipscomb
- Lipscomb Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
M
- MAB
- Maverick Activities Board, often used interchangeably with EXCEL for student event planning.
- MAC
- Maverick Activities Center, which functions as both the campus gym and the hub for campus recreation orgs.
- MAPS
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, providing resources for underrepresented students in healthcare.
- Market
- The Market at the UC, a convenience store located inside the University Center.
- Market at the MAC
- A convenience store located inside the Maverick Activities Center.
- Market at the UC
- The on-campus convenience store located inside the University Center.
- MASA
- Mexican American Student Association, a student group focused on Mexican-American culture and community.
- Mav Cafe
- The Maverick Cafe, the dining hall located inside The Commons student center.
- Mav Café
- The Maverick Café, a dining location situated in the Commons on the west side of campus.
- Mav Money
- Funds added to a student ID card that can be used at various campus and local vendors.
- Mav Money
- A declining balance account on the Mav Express card used for on-campus dining and services.
- Mav Up
- The official hand sign (making an 'M' with fingers) and rallying cry of the university.
- MavEngage
- The online portal used by students to join organizations and track campus involvement.
- Maverick
- The student identity, often shortened to 'Mavs' in casual conversation.
- Maverick Cafe
- The dining hall located on the west side of campus near the Maverick Activities Center.
- Maverick Café
- A dining location often used by students living in or near the Commons.
- Maverick Food Court
- The retail dining area in the University Center featuring various fast-food brands.
- Maverick Food Pantry
- A campus resource providing food assistance to students in need.
- Maverick Hall
- The newest residence hall (opening 2025) located near The Commons.
- Maverick Mall
- The central pedestrian walkway that runs through the heart of the campus.
- Maverick Pantry
- The on-campus food pantry providing supplemental food to students in need.
- Maverick Stampede
- The series of events held during the first few weeks of the fall semester to welcome students.
- Maverick Way
- The main thoroughfare and spirit-focused path through the center of campus.
- Mavs
- Short for Mavericks, the university's mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- Mavs Up
- The official hand sign and rallying cry of the university.
- Meadow Run
- An apartment-style housing complex for students.
- Meal Exchange
- A feature of meal plans allowing students to trade a dining hall 'swipe' for a combo meal at retail spots like Chick-fil-A.
- Movin' Mavs
- The university's world-renowned and multi-championship-winning wheelchair basketball team.
O
- OIT
- Office of Information Technology, the department students contact for Wi-Fi and account issues.
- OMA
- Office of Multicultural Affairs, which coordinates cultural celebrations and diversity initiatives.
- Oozeball
- A long-standing UTA tradition consisting of a mud volleyball tournament.
- OPMA
- Operations Management Association, a common professional student organization in the College of Business.
P
- Pecans
- Refers to the Pecan Street area or Pecan Park, a common landmark near the campus edge.
- Plaza Food Court
- The retail dining area in the University Center featuring brands like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
- Poco
- Pecan Street, often used when discussing parking or the Heights on Pecan apartments.
S
- SASE
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, a professional organization for STEM students.
- SC
- Student Congress, the official student government body representing the student voice.
- SCC
- Science Constituency Council, the representative body for students in the College of Science.
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for the UTA student population.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the UTA student population.
T
- The Blue
- Refers to 'Blue' parking permits or zones, which are the standard student parking areas.
- The Blue Silo
- A prominent blue landmark near the Central Library often used as a meeting point.
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge over Cooper Street that connects the east and west sides of the campus.
- The Commons
- A residential complex and dining area primarily serving freshman students.
- The Commons
- A student center on the west side of campus that houses the Maverick Cafe and a Starbucks.
- The Connection
- The Connection Café, the primary buffet-style dining hall located in the University Center.
- The Green
- The Green at College Park, a large outdoor lawn used for concerts, movies, and student gatherings.
- The Grind
- The coffee shop located on the second floor of the Central Library.
- The Grind
- A popular coffee shop located within the Central Library.
- The Heights
- The Heights on Pecan, a campus-affiliated apartment complex.
- The Library
- Usually refers to the Central Library, the main study hub on campus.
- The Lofts
- The UTA Lofts, an apartment-style residence hall catering primarily to upperclassmen.
- The MAC
- The Maverick Activities Center, the main campus gym and recreation hub.
- The Mall
- The University Center Mall, a long pedestrian walkway used for major outdoor student gatherings.
- The Market
- Convenience stores located across campus (e.g., in the UC or MAC) for snacks and quick meals.
- The Mav
- The Maverick Café, the dining hall located within the Commons residential area.
- The Plaza
- The outdoor area between the University Center and the Central Library, often used for events.
- The Plaza
- The Plaza Food Court in the University Center, featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
- The Plaza Food Court
- Dining options located near the library and central campus area.
- The Shorthorn
- The award-winning student-run newspaper of UT Arlington.
- The Shorthorn
- The award-winning student-run newspaper of UT Arlington.
- The UC
- The E.H. Hereford University Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- The UC
- The E.H. Hereford University Center, the central hub for multiple dining options including the food court.
- The UC Food Court
- The retail dining area in the University Center featuring various fast-food brands.
- The Walk
- The traditional processional walk taken by new students during Maverick Stampede.
- Timber Brook
- An on-campus apartment complex located on the edge of campus.
U
- UC Dining
- The food court area within the E.H. Hereford University Center featuring various retail brands.
- UC Food Court
- The retail dining area in the University Center featuring various fast-food brands.
- UC Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated within the E.H. Hereford University Center.
- UT Almost
- A self-deprecating nickname for the university, often used in comparison to UT Austin.
V
- V-Hall
- Vandergriff Hall, a residence hall located in the College Park District.
- Vandergriff
- Vandergriff Hall, a residence hall located in the College Park District.
- Vandergriff Hall
- A residence hall located in the College Park District, popular for its proximity to retail and the CPC.
- Vandy
- Vandergriff Hall, a prominent residence hall located near the College Park District.
- VSA
- Vietnamese Student Association, one of the largest cultural organizations at UTA.
W
- West
- West Hall, a large residential community located on the western edge of campus.
- West Hall
- A residence hall located on the west side of campus, primarily housing first-year students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ARCH
- The Architecture Building, home to the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA).
- Blue Book
- A small paper booklet required for written exams in many courses, available for purchase at the bookstore.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CAPPA
- The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs building.
- Central Library
- The main campus library, often referred to simply as 'the library'.
- COB
- The College of Business building.
- COBA
- College of Business Building, where business and accounting classes are primarily held.
- connection_caf
- Connection Café
- CPB
- The Chemistry & Physics Building, located on the north side of campus.
- CPC
- The College Park Center, the university's arena for basketball, volleyball, and major events.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at campus dining locations.
- ERB
- The Engineering Research Building, a major facility for the College of Engineering.
- Handshake
- The official platform used by UTA for student job listings, internships, and career fair registrations.
- Late Night
- The safety escort service and late-night shuttle provided for students traveling across campus after dark.
- Late Night Escort
- A safety service providing on-demand rides across campus during late-night hours via an app.
- Late Night Security Escort
- A service provided by the UTA Police for students walking on campus after dark.
- LS
- The Life Science Building.
- MAC
- Maverick Activities Center, the main campus gym and recreation facility.
- Mav Express
- The official university ID card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Mav Money
- A prepaid spending account linked to the MavExpress card for use at campus dining and retail locations.
- Mav Mover
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students around campus and to nearby shopping areas.
- Mav Tracker
- The real-time GPS tracking system and app used to locate campus shuttles.
- MavAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
- MavEngage
- The online portal (formerly MavOrgs) used to browse and join student organizations.
- maverick_caf
- Maverick Café
- MavExpress
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- MavID
- The physical student identification card used for campus access and services.
- MavMoney
- A declining balance account on the MavExpress card that can be used at various campus locations.
- MavMover
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus and to nearby shopping areas.
- MavPark
- The online system used by students to purchase parking permits and manage vehicle registration.
- MyMav
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Nedderman
- Nedderman Hall, the primary hub for the College of Engineering.
- NetID
- The unique alphanumeric username used to log into all UTA digital services.
- NH
- Nedderman Hall, the primary administrative and classroom building for the College of Engineering.
- PH
- Pickard Hall, the primary building for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
- Pickard
- Pickard Hall, the primary building for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
- Pickard Hall
- The main building for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
- PKH
- Pickard Hall, which houses the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
- SEIR
- The Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building, a modern interdisciplinary research facility.
- SH
- Science Hall, one of the older science buildings on campus.
- Shopping Shuttle
- A specific Mav Mover route that takes students to local grocery stores like Walmart on weekends.
- The Commons
- A student center on the west side of campus housing a dining hall and study spaces.
- The MAC
- The Maverick Activities Center, the main campus gym, recreation, and fitness facility.
- The MAX
- Metro ArlingtonXpress, a bus service connecting the campus to the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).
- The UC
- The E.H. Hereford University Center, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and meetings.
- UC
- The E.H. Hereford University Center, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and meetings.
- UH
- University Hall, one of the central academic buildings on campus.
- Via
- The city-wide rideshare service that serves as the primary public transit option for students in Arlington.
- WH
- Woolf Hall, which primarily houses mechanical and aerospace engineering departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 1st Five Week Session 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 112 approved campus terms and 49 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.