Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Eight Week - First
- Fall 2026 Regular Academic SessionFall 2026 Regular SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Eight Week - Second
- Spring 2027 Mini SessionWinter Mini SessionWinter Mini Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 Eight Week - First
- Spring 2027 Regular Academic SessionSpring 2027 Regular Session
- Spring 2027 Eight Week - Second
- May Mini Session 2027Summer 2027 Mini Session
- Summer 2027 Six Week - First
- Summer 2027 Five Week - First
- Summer 2027 Regular Session
- Summer 2027 Regular Academic Session
- Summer 2027 Six Week - Second
- Summer 2027 Five Week - Second
- Fall 2027 Eight Week - First
- Fall 2027 First Half-Session (8W1)
- Fall 2027 Regular Session
- Fall 2027 Eight Week - Second
- Fall 2027 Second Half-Session (8W2)
- Winter Mini SessionWinter Mini Session 2027-2028
- Spring 2028 Eight Week - First
- Spring 2028 First Half-Session (8W1)
- Spring 2028 Regular Session
- Spring 2028 Eight Week - Second
- Spring 2028 Second Half-Session (8W2)
- May Mini SessionMay Mini Session 2028Summer 2028 Mini Session
- Summer 2028 6 Week 1 SessionSummer 2028 Six Week - FirstSummer 6 Week 1 Session
- Summer 2028 Five Week - FirstSummer 5 Week 1 Session
- Summer 2028 5 Week 1 Session
- Summer 2028 Regular Session
- Summer 2028 6 Week 2 SessionSummer 2028 Six Week - SecondSummer 6 Week 2 Session
- Summer 2028 Five Week - Second
- Summer 2028 5 Week 2 Session
Campus language
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- 40,000 Windows
- The 40,000 Windows Cafe located on the 3rd floor of the One Main Building, known for its skyline views.
A
- AHA
- Arts and Humanities Association; a student organization focused on creative and cultural events.
- AITP
- Association of IT Professionals, the student chapter for computer science and MIS majors.
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
- AMA
- American Marketing Association, the UHD student chapter for marketing and business majors.
B
- Bayou
- Bayou on the Vine, the primary off-campus apartment complex marketed to and populated by UHD students.
- BSM
- Baptist Student Ministry; a common religious student organization on campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on community and advocacy.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and festivals.
- Chick-fil-A
- The express dining location in the One Main Building food court.
- Commuter Campus
- UHD does not have official on-campus dorms; students typically live in nearby apartments like Bayou on the Bend or commute from across Houston.
D
- DAT
- Digital Art and Technology, a popular student organization for those in creative tech fields.
E
- Ed-U-Gator
- The formal name of the university's alligator mascot.
G
- Gator
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any UHD student.
- Gator Crew
- Student ambassadors and leaders who facilitate Gator Gateway and orientation events.
- Gator Grit
- A common campus term used to describe the resilience and hard-working nature of the UHD student body.
- Gator Wall
- A popular mural and photo spot located within the One Main Building.
- Gators
- The official nickname for UHD students, based on the university mascot.
O
- OMB Food Court
- The main dining area located in the One Main Building featuring various fast-food vendors.
- One Main
- Common shorthand for the One Main Building, the university's primary landmark.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- Shea Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee shop located within the Shea Street Building (College of Business).
- Skybridge
- The glass-enclosed walkway connecting the One Main Building to the Academic Building.
- Starbucks
- The full-service coffee shop located in the One Main Building food court.
T
- The 3rd Floor
- The primary social and administrative crossroads of the One Main Building where most students congregate.
- The Bayou
- Refers to Buffalo Bayou, the waterway that runs directly adjacent to the campus buildings.
- The Deck
- The outdoor terrace area on the 3rd floor of One Main Building used for socializing and events.
- The Food Court
- The central dining area in the One Main Building featuring Chick-fil-A and Burger King.
- The Market
- The 24/7 grab-and-go snack and beverage station located in the One Main Building.
- The Skyline
- The view of the downtown Houston skyscrapers visible from almost every campus building.
- The Vine
- Bayou on the Vine, the primary student-affiliated apartment complex for the UHD commuter population.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ACAD
- The Academic Building, located adjacent to One Main.
- Academic
- The Academic Building, which contains many general classrooms and the library.
- Commerce
- The Commerce Street Building (CSB); houses the College of Public Service and the Criminal Justice department.
- commerce_street_caf
- Commerce Street Café
- CSB
- Commerce Street Building, home to the College of Public Service and Criminal Justice programs.
- CST
- The College of Sciences and Technology Building; the modern facility for STEM labs and classrooms.
- Daly Lot
- The Daly Street Lot, the primary surface parking area for students located near the CSB.
- DegreeWorks
- The academic auditing tool used by students to track their progress toward graduation requirements.
- E-Services
- The online student portal used for class registration, financial aid, and viewing academic records.
- Gator Gateway
- The mandatory orientation program for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
- Gator Wall
- The designated area in the One Main Building for physical postings of student events and club flyers.
- gator_food_court
- Gator Food Court
- GatorCard
- The official UHD student ID card required for building access, library services, and printing.
- GatorLine
- The university shuttle bus service that transports students between the main campus and remote parking lots.
- GatorSync
- The online platform used to browse student organizations, join clubs, and track campus involvement.
- Girard
- The Girard Street Building (GSB); contains the Welcome Center, Student Milestones, and the main parking garage.
- GSB
- Girard Street Building, containing the Welcome Center, Student Milestones, and parking.
- Lot A/B/C
- The designated student parking lots located around the Girard and Main buildings.
- Lot B
- The primary student parking lot located under the I-10 highway overpass.
- MyUHD
- The central online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used by students to schedule academic advising and track degree progress.
- OM
- One Main Building, the historic main campus structure.
- OMB
- One Main Building, the historic red brick building that serves as the heart of the campus.
- One Main
- The One Main Building (OMB); the historic main hub of the campus.
- Q-Card
- The METRO transit card provided to students at a discounted rate for bus and light rail use.
- Shea
- The Shea Street Building (SSB); home to the Marilyn Davies College of Business.
- shea_st_caf_mdcob
- Shea St. Café @MDCOB
- SSB
- Shea Street Building, which houses the Marilyn Davies College of Business.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- STB
- Science and Technology Building; the modern facility dedicated to STEM classrooms and research labs.
- The 3rd Floor
- The primary social and navigational hub of the One Main Building where the food court and student lounges are located.
- The Red Line
- The METRORail light rail line that has a dedicated stop (UHD Station) directly at the One Main Building.
- The Tunnels
- The Houston downtown tunnel system, accessible near campus for walking to nearby food and shops.
- The Walkway
- The system of indoor bridges and paths that connect the various UHD buildings across the bayou and streets.
- UHD Northwest
- The satellite campus location at Lone Star College-University Park for students in North Houston.
- uhd_food_court
- UHD Food Court
- wellness_success_center_caf
- Wellness & Success Center Café
- WSC
- Wellness and Success Center, the university's modern gym and recreation facility.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 38 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.