Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First Half runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Full Term
- Summer 2026 B Session
- Fall 2026 First HalfFall 2026 First Half (1H)Fall 2026 First Half SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 Second HalfFall 2026 Second Half (2H)Fall 2026 Second Half Session
- Spring 2027 First HalfSpring 2027 First Half (1H)Spring 2027 First Half Session
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 Second HalfSpring 2027 Second Half (2H)Spring 2027 Second Half Session
- Summer 2027 A Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Summer 2027 B Session
- Fall 2027 First HalfFall 2027 First Half (1H)
- Fall 2027 Full Term
- Fall 2027 Second HalfFall 2027 Second Half (2H)
- Spring 2028 First HalfSpring 2028 First Half (1H)
- Spring 2028 Full Term
- Spring 2028 Second HalfSpring 2028 Second Half (2H)
- Summer 2028 A Session
- Summer 2028 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028 10-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Full Term
- Summer 2028 B Session
Campus language
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C
- Candy Lady
- A legendary and beloved staff member at the Osprey Cafe known for her positive attitude and greeting students.
- CSI
- Center for Student Involvement, the office that oversees student clubs, Greek life, and leadership programs.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds attached to a meal plan that can only be used at on-campus food vendors.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated on the first floor of the library.
L
- Lend-a-Wing
- The student-run food pantry that provides free food and hygiene items to students in need.
- LGBTRC
- The LGBTQ Center, providing resources and support for the campus community.
M
- Market Days
- The weekly event held on Wednesdays at the Student Union where local vendors and clubs set up tables.
O
- O-Team
- The Orientation Team, student leaders who guide new students during orientation sessions.
- OFSL
- Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- OP
- Osprey Productions, the student-led programming board that organizes concerts, movies, and comedy shows.
- Outtakes
- Convenience stores located around campus for quick snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go meals.
- Ozzie
- The name of the UNF Osprey mascot.
- Ozzie Bucks
- A prepaid account on the Osprey1Card that works like cash at dining, the bookstore, and vending machines.
S
- SG
- Student Government, the body that represents student interests and manages the Activity and Service fee.
- Swoop
- The official greeting, cheer, and hand gesture (mimicking an osprey's wings) of the UNF community.
T
- The Bamboo Forest
- A specific scenic area within the campus nature trails popular for photos and relaxation.
- The Boathouse
- A long-standing campus restaurant in the Student Union known for its lake views and social atmosphere.
- The Cafe
- The Osprey Cafe, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Cove
- Osprey Cove, a popular freshman residence hall known for its suite-style layout.
- The Crossings
- Osprey Crossings, a freshman residence hall featuring suite-style rooms.
- The Flats
- The Flats at UNF, an apartment complex located on the edge of campus offering a more independent living style.
- The Fountains
- Osprey Fountains, the luxury-style dorms located furthest from the main campus core.
- The Green
- The Coxwell Amphitheater and surrounding grassy lawn used for major outdoor events and lounging.
- The Landing
- Osprey Landing, one of the central freshman housing complexes.
- The Landings
- Osprey Landing, one of the primary housing options for first-year students.
- The Ridge
- The nature trails and wooded areas surrounding the campus, often used for hiking and recreation.
- The Slice
- The pizza and Italian-style dining location found within the Student Union food court.
- The Trails
- The extensive nature preserve and hiking trails that run through the UNF campus.
- The Village
- Osprey Village, apartment-style housing typically reserved for upperclassmen.
U
- UPD
- University Police Department, the on-campus law enforcement agency.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Lights
- Emergency towers with call buttons located throughout campus that connect directly to UPD.
- Building 1
- J.J. Daniel Hall, the main administrative building housing Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Building 51
- The Social Sciences building, a common location for many general education classes.
- Building 58
- The Student Union, the central hub for student life and organizations.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- DoubleMap
- The mobile app used by students to track the location and arrival times of the campus shuttles.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Lend-A-Wing
- The student-run food pantry that provides free food and hygiene items to students in need.
- Market Days
- A weekly event held every Wednesday at the Student Union featuring local vendors and student orgs.
- MyWings
- The primary web portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial aid.
- One-Stop
- The centralized office in Building 1 for handling registration, records, and financial aid inquiries.
- Osprey 1Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Osprey Transit
- The campus shuttle system that transports students between the dorms, parking lots, and main campus.
- osprey_caf
- Osprey Café
- Osprey1Card
- The official multi-purpose identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Ozzie’s
- The campus-wide online portal and mobile app used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- pita_pit
- Pita Pit
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- The Arena
- The UNF Arena (Building 34), home to basketball games and graduation ceremonies.
- The Connector
- The campus shuttle system that transports students between the residence halls, parking lots, and main campus.
- The Lib
- The Thomas G. Carpenter Library, the main academic resource and study building.
- The SU
- The Student Union, the central hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Wellness
- The Student Wellness and Sports Education Center, which houses the campus gym and fitness facilities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First Half runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 24 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.