Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Full Semester runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Fast TrackFall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Full SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Fast TrackFall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Winter Intersession 2026
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Fast TrackSpring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2027 6-Week Fast TrackSpring 2027 6-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Fast TrackSpring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Intersession
- Summer 2027 Session ISummer I 2027
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Summer 2027 Session IISummer II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 15 of 15 terms
B
- Bankston
- Bankston Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
- Blossoms
- The specific nickname for UAM's women's athletic teams (Cotton Blossoms).
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a prominent faith-based student organization on campus.
H
- Horsfall
- Horsfall Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
J
- Java
- Java City, the on-campus coffee shop located in the University Center.
M
- Maxwell
- Maxwell Hall, a residence hall on the UAM campus.
- Monti
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the city of Monticello.
R
- Royer
- Royer Hall, one of the campus residential facilities.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Gibson University Center.
- The UC
- The Gibson University Center, which houses the main dining and student services.
W
- Weevil Stop
- The campus convenience store and quick-service grill area.
- Weevils
- The official mascot (Boll Weevils) and a common term for the student body.
- Wells
- Wells Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Boll Weevil Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- boll_weevil_bistro_starbucks_wps
- Boll Weevil Bistro (Starbucks WPS)
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Fine Arts
- The Fine Arts Center, used for theater, art galleries, and performances.
- MCB
- The Music Building (Music Conservatory Building), housing the music department.
- Science Center
- The main facility for biology, chemistry, and natural science classes.
- Trotter
- Trotter House, often used for university events and hospitality.
- UAM Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- university_center_dining_hall
- University Center Dining Hall
- WeevilNet
- The primary online portal for students to access grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- Workday
- The administrative software system used for student records and employment tasks.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Full Semester runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 11 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.