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Student guide · Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Fall 2026

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Relevant term
Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Fall 2026
Campus terms
17
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Gupta College of Business Fall Trimester 2026
  3. Fall Semester 2026
  4. Gupta College of Business Second 6-week Term Fall 2026
  5. Interterm Semester 2026
  6. Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Spring 2027
  7. Gupta College of Business Spring Trimester 2027
  8. Spring Semester 2027
  9. Gupta College of Business Second 6-week Term Spring 2027
  10. Mayterm 2027
  11. Gupta College of Business Summer Trimester 2027
  12. Summer I 2027
  13. Summer II 2027

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Campus language

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17 terms

B

BSA
Black Student Association, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.

G

Groundhog
The university's largest annual tradition and party, held around Groundhog Day in February.

H

Haggar
The Haggar University Center, which houses the main dining hall and student services.

J

Jerome
Jerome Hall, one of the traditional residence halls often associated with specific student subcultures.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in campus housing.
Rome
Refers to the Rome Program, the signature sophomore semester abroad at the Due Santi campus.

S

SG
Student Government, the representative body for the undergraduate student population.
SPUD
Student Programming at the University of Dallas, the primary board responsible for campus events.

T

TGIF
Social gatherings held on Friday afternoons, often featuring food and music.
The Apartments
The on-campus student apartment complexes, typically reserved for upperclassmen.
The Bubble
The perceived isolation of the UD campus from the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The Caf
The main dining hall located within the Haggar University Center.
The Cap Bar
The Cappuccino Bar, a popular student-run coffee shop and social hub on campus.
The Mall
The central grassy walkway and gathering space that runs through the heart of the campus.
The New Dorms
Refers to Clark Hall and O'Connell Hall, the more recently constructed residence buildings.
The Old Dorms
The traditional residence halls including Jerome, Augustine, Gregory, Catherine, Theresa, and Madonna.
The Rat
The Rathskeller, a casual dining and social space located in the basement of the Haggar University Center.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Braniff
The Braniff Graduate Building, often identified by the iconic Braniff Memorial Tower.
Carpenter
Carpenter Hall, which houses various administrative offices and classrooms.
Constantin
Constantin College of Liberal Arts, the primary undergraduate college of the university.
DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit; the light rail system used by students to travel into downtown Dallas.
Due Santi
The name of the university's campus in Rome, Italy, where students study during their Rome semester.
Gorman
The Gorman Lecture Center, where many large core curriculum classes are held.
haggar_caf
Haggar Café
Maher
The Maher Athletic Center, the primary indoor sports and fitness facility.
SB Hall
The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business building, located on the hill.
The Core
The extensive Core Curriculum of approximately 60 credits that all undergraduate students must complete.
the_cap_bar
The Cap Bar
the_rathskeller_the_rat
The Rathskeller (The Rat)

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Gupta College of Business First 6-week Term Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 approved campus terms and 12 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.

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Life in Irving for University of Dallas Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Irving.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,450

Cost of Living Index

104

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

58

Bikeability

51

Public Transit

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail (Orange Line), DART bus network

Nearest Airports

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field (nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

66°F

Avg Snowfall

0.7 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Cardinal Farrell Hall Visitor Parking

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Designated for one-time visitors; long-term visitors require a temporary permit.

Library Visitor Parking

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Located behind the library for visitor use.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Dallas

University of Dallas Discloses 2025 Data Breach

The university disclosed a data breach from August 2025 that impacted personal, financial, and health data for over 10,000 individuals.

Jun 3, 2026

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New Investment in Rome Campus Announced

A $225,000 gift from the Burch family funded the completion of air conditioning installation in student residences at the Eugene Constantin Campus in Rome.

Jun 29, 2026

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Campus Beautification Projects Usher in New Academic Year

The university completed several beautification projects across the Irving campus to prepare for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Aug 20, 2026

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The University uses an emergency notification system for weather-related closings and other emergencies; students are urged to update contact info in BannerWeb.

The University uses an emergency notification system for weather-related closings and other emergencies; students are urged to update contact info in BannerWeb.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Dallas

Labor Day (No Classes)

September 7, 2026

University of Dallas Campus

Labor Day holiday; no classes held.

Meal Plan Change Deadline

September 11, 2026

Office of Student Life

Firm deadline for students to request changes to their fall semester meal plans.

Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline

September 14, 2026

Online

FIRM DEADLINE to submit the online waiver for UD student health insurance.

Rabbis, Priests, Imams, and Infidels: Engaging the Other's Religion in the Medieval Mediterranean

September 17, 2026

SB Hall, Multipurpose Room

A lecture exploring religious engagement in the medieval Mediterranean.

Alumni & Family Weekend

September 25, 2026

J.M. Haggar Sr. University Center / The Mall

A weekend of traditions, lectures, campus tours, and social events for alumni and families. Runs through September 27.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Dallas

First-year students are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cistercian Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Haggar Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, suite

Maher Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, apartment-style

Ryan Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: single, double

Fletcher Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double, suite

University Apartments

Capacity: 180

Room types: apartment-style

Constantin Hall

Capacity: 90

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@udallas.edu

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