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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
8 entries Sep 21 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026 Relevant now
Jan 4 → Mar 19, 2027
Winter Quarter 2027
Mar 24 → Jun 11, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027
Jun 21 → Sep 10, 2027
Summer 2027
Sep 20 → Dec 10, 2027
Fall Quarter 2027
Jan 4 → Mar 17, 2028
Winter Quarter 2028
Mar 22 → Jun 9, 2028
Spring Quarter 2028
Jun 19 → Sep 8, 2028
Summer 2028
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A G H M S T A
Agora Agora Days, an annual four-day period where regular classes are suspended for student and faculty-led workshops. G
Green Street The primary off-campus commercial strip where students go for lunch, featuring numerous restaurants and a Target. H
HAB High School Athletic Board, the organization overseeing the school's sports programs. M
MPAG Music Parents Advisory Group, a parent-led organization that supports the school's music and performing arts departments. S
SF Student-Faculty, the school's student government body composed of both students and faculty members.
SSO Student Services Office, the hub for counseling, academic advising, and administrative support.
StudProd Student Productions, a series of plays that are entirely student-written, directed, and performed.
Subbie A sub-freshman, the term for students in their first year of the school's five-year program (equivalent to 8th grade). T
The Gargoyle The school's student-run newspaper and news website.
The Lounge The central student social area and indoor space where students eat, study, and socialize. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Kenney Kenney Gym and Kenney Gym Annex, the main facilities used for Physical Education and athletic events.
Late Start Scheduled days when classes begin later than the standard 8:00 AM start time, typically for faculty meetings.
Main Building The primary academic building of the school located at 1212 W. Springfield Avenue.
North Attic A specific student social and relaxation area located on the top floor of the main building.
Subbie Buddy An upperclassman mentor assigned to a new sub-freshman to help them transition into the school culture.
Subbie Retreat An annual orientation and bonding event held for new sub-freshmen at the start of the school year.
uhs_cafeteria UHS Cafeteria
Uni Gym The secondary gymnasium located within the school complex, used for assemblies and subbie basketball.
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What academic term is relevant now? Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.
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UHS Annual Spring Fundraiser Success The Phoenix Alliance hosted the annual fundraiser benefiting UHS students and programs.
Mar 16, 2026
Read More UHS Awarded CVLUX Best Hidden Gem University High School was recognized as the 'Best Hidden Gem' in the Central Valley by CVLUX Magazine.
Jan 24, 2026
Read More U.S. News & World Report Ranks UHS 63rd Nationwide UHS was named one of the top public high schools in the nation, ranking 63rd overall for academic outcomes.
Oct 1, 2025
Read More The school was placed on a temporary lockdown on May 1, 2025, due to a threatening phone call; Fresno State PD secured the campus and found no active threat. The school was placed on a temporary lockdown on May 1, 2025, due to a threatening phone call; Fresno State PD secured the campus and found no active threat.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University High
All Strings & Symphony Orchestra Concert November 3, 2026
A performance featuring all UHS string ensembles and the symphony orchestra as part of the 2026-27 Concert Series.
All Choirs Concert November 4, 2026
A choral showcase featuring all University High School choir groups.
All Bands Concert November 6, 2026
A concert featuring the various instrumental band ensembles from University High School.
Book Launch: U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera November 9, 2026
Juan Felipe Herrera launches his latest book, 'Flourishing Shadows/Sombras Florecientes: A Chicano Howl' at 6:00 PM.
UHS Information Day November 9, 2026
An informational session for prospective students and families to learn about UHS academics, arts programs, and the admissions process.
Thespian Benefit November 17, 2026
A theatrical benefit event hosted by the UHS Thespian Society from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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