Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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B
- Blue and Orange
- The official school colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school spirit.
- Boni
- Boniface Hall, a primary residence hall for men.
- Boniface
- Boniface Hall, a residence hall for men.
- Butler
- Greg Butler Hall, a residence hall for men located on the north side of campus.
C
- Chesterton's
- Chesterton's Pub, a social space and eatery on campus named after G.K. Chesterton.
- Chick-fil-A
- The Chick-fil-A Express located within the Lumen Vitae University Center.
D
- Deichert
- Deichert Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
F
- FOCUS
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students, a national missionary organization with a large presence on campus.
G
- Greg
- Gregorian Hall, a residence hall for women.
- Greg Butler
- Gregory Butler Hall, often referred to simply as Butler or Greg Butler.
H
- Hillside
- Hillside Hall, a residence hall typically designated for freshman students.
M
- MAC
- Marauders Activities Committee, a student group focused on campus engagement and spirit.
- Marauder
- The official mascot and the term used to describe any student or athlete at the university.
- Marauders
- The collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
- MCA
- Marauders Community Activities, the student-led board responsible for campus events and programming.
N
- North and South
- North Hall and South Hall, two interconnected residence halls often referred to collectively.
R
- Roers
- Roers Hall, a residence hall primarily housing upperclassmen students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- SPB
- Student Planning Board, the organization responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- SPURS
- Student Program for Undergraduate Research, providing opportunities for student-faculty research projects.
T
- The Cove
- Marauders Cove, a campus snack bar and coffee shop serving Starbucks products.
- The Crow's Nest
- The main 24/7 dining center located in the Lumen Vitae University Center.
- The Grotto
- Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, a popular outdoor site for prayer, reflection, and student gatherings.
- The Hill
- The common nickname for the University of Mary campus, due to its elevation overlooking the Missouri River valley.
- The Nest
- The Crow's Nest, the university's main 24/7 dining facility.
- The Year of
- Refers to the university's tradition of dedicating each academic year to a specific virtue or theme.
U
- U-Min
- University Ministry, the department overseeing spiritual life and liturgical services.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 24/7 Dining
- The policy at The Crow's Nest allowing students continuous access to food throughout the day and night.
- Benedictine Center
- The Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership, which houses administrative offices and classrooms.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Casey
- Casey Center for Nursing Education, housing the nursing and health sciences programs.
- chesterton_s
- Chesterton's
- crow_s_nest_campus_restaurant
- Crow's Nest Campus Restaurant
- LVUC
- Lumen Vitae University Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- M-Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Marauder Dollars
- Declining balance funds loaded onto the M-Card for use at campus dining locations.
- marauders_cove
- Marauders Cove
- Safe Ride
- A campus security service that provides safe transit for students across campus during late hours.
- SafeRide
- A campus security service providing safe transportation or escorts for students across campus at night.
- Starfish
- The online platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
- susanne_s_caribou_coffee
- Susanne's (Caribou Coffee)
- The Casey
- The Casey Center for Nursing Education, housing the nursing and health sciences programs.
- The Fieldhouse
- The University of Mary Fieldhouse and Wellness Center, a large indoor athletic and fitness facility.
- The Grotto
- The Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel and the surrounding outdoor prayer space.
- The Link
- The internal web portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial accounts.
- The MAC
- McDowell Activity Center, the primary gymnasium and athletic facility for Marauders sports.
- The Welder
- Welder Library, the main academic library on campus.
- Welder
- Welder Library, the primary academic resource center.
- Year of Welcome
- The comprehensive orientation program for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 22 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.