Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First Half (1st 8 Weeks)
- Fall 2026 Second Half (2nd 8 Weeks)
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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L
- Lobo
- The universal nickname for any UNM student, derived from the university mascot.
P
- PASO
- Promoting Academic Success through Outreach, a Title V program providing support services and workshops.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- STEM Center
- A dedicated space and program providing tutoring and resources for science and technology students.
T
- The Branch
- A common term used by students and staff to refer to the Valencia campus in relation to the UNM Main campus in Albuquerque.
- The Café
- The Campus Café, the primary dining facility located in the Student Community Center (SCC).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AS
- Arts and Sciences Building, housing general education classrooms and faculty offices.
- HED
- Higher Education Center, specifically referring to the UNM-Valencia site located in Belen.
- Late Start
- A common registration term for 8-week courses that begin midway through the standard semester.
- LoboAlerts
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- LoboCard
- The official student ID card required for library services, printing, and campus identification.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and the Writing Center.
- Rail Runner
- The commuter train service used by students traveling from Albuquerque or Belen; the campus provides a connecting shuttle.
- SCC
- Student Community Center, the main hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
- The Shuttle
- The campus-operated van service that transports students between the Los Lunas Rail Runner station and the campus.
- VCTC
- Valencia County Training Center, used for specialized workforce and technical training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 10 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.