Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First-Half Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026Summer 2026 Full 12-Weeks
- Summer 2026 Third 6-Weeks
- Fall 2026 First-Half SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Second-Half Semester
- Spring 2027 First 8-Weeks
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Weeks
- Summer 2027 First 6-Weeks (S6F)
- Summer 2027 Full 12-Week (SFM)
- Summer 2027 Second 6-Weeks (S6G)
- Summer 2027 8-Weeks (S9K)
- Summer 2027 Third 6-Weeks (S6H)
Campus language
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B
- BMA
- Black Male Awareness, a student organization focused on the empowerment and support of Black men on campus.
H
- Houts
- Houts-Hosey Hall, a residence hall complex often referred to by its primary wing name.
J
- Jennies
- The official mascot for female athletic teams, often used to refer to the female student body.
M
- MAPS
- Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support, a program providing guidance to first-generation and underrepresented students.
- Mules
- The official mascot for male athletic teams, often used to refer to the male student body.
- Muleskinner
- The name of the student-run newspaper, also a traditional term for a student.
N
- NB
- Nattinger-Bradshaw Hall, a high-rise residence hall on the north side of campus.
P
- Panhellenic
- The Panhellenic Hall, which houses several of the university's sorority chapters.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the UCM student population.
- Spotlight
- UCM Spotlight, the student-led campus activities board responsible for programming events.
T
- The Burg
- A common nickname for Warrensburg, the town where the university is located.
- The Crossing
- South at the Crossing, a modern residence hall that also features retail and dining spaces.
- The Grid
- A convenience store and grab-and-go location located in the James C. Kirkpatrick Library.
- The Union
- The food court area located within the Elliott Student Union, featuring various retail brands.
- Todd
- Todd Hall Dining Center, one of the primary residential dining halls on campus.
W
- Westside
- Westside Market, a dining location located within Fitzgerald Hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Central Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- ellis_dining_center
- Ellis Dining Center
- Humphreys
- The Humphreys Building, which houses various academic departments and classrooms.
- JCKL
- James C. Kirkpatrick Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- Morrow-Garrison
- The Morrow-Garrison Complex, home to kinesiology labs, gymnasiums, and dance studios.
- Mule Train
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students between various campus locations and parking lots.
- MyCentral
- The web portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Safe Ride
- A university-provided transportation service that offers safe rides to students during late-night hours.
- spin_pizza
- SPIN! Pizza
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- The Union
- The Elliott Student Union, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- todd_dining_center
- Todd Dining Center
- traditions_at_pertle_springs
- Traditions at Pertle Springs
- Ward Edwards
- The Ward Edwards Building, which houses administrative offices, advising, and the registrar.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First-Half Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 14 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.