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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Albany, NY. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Aug 24 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Term Relevant now
Dec 14 → Jan 15, 2027
Winter Break 2026-2027
Jan 19 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Term
May 17 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer Session I 2027
Jul 5 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer Session II 2027
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A E H K L N P S T A
AMCP Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy student chapter.
APhA-ASP American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists. E
Einsteins The Einstein Bros. Bagels location on campus. H
Holland Holland Avenue Apartments, campus-owned apartment-style housing for upperclassmen. K
KY Kappa Psi, a professional pharmacy fraternity. L
LB's The snack bar and cafe located within the Student Center.
LKS Lambda Kappa Sigma, a professional pharmacy fraternity. N
ND Notre Dame Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students. P
P1, P2, P3, P4 Terms used to denote a student's year in the four-year professional PharmD program.
Panther The college mascot, often used to refer to the student body or athletic teams.
PDC Phi Delta Chi, a professional pharmacy fraternity on campus. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
South South Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen. T
The Cafe The main dining hall located in the Student Center.
The Heights The University Heights area, the neighborhood encompassing ACPHS, Albany Law, and Albany Med.
The Link The enclosed walkway connecting the O'Brien Building and the Student Center.
The Suites University Heights College Suites, a shared residential complex for students of ACPHS and neighboring colleges. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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BRC The Biomedical Research Center, used for advanced research and laboratory work.
CDTA The Capital District Transportation Authority; students ride local buses for free by swiping their student ID.
O'Brien The O'Brien Building, the main academic building housing classrooms and labs.
Public Safety The campus security office responsible for safety, parking enforcement, and emergency alerts.
robison_family_dining_hall Robison Family Dining Hall
SC The Student Center, the hub for dining, the bookstore, and student activities.
The Library The Albert M. White Library, the primary study and resource center.
The Portal The ACPHS intranet system used for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
U-Card The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 17 approved campus terms and 9 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. Using DormWay at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
ACPHS Welcomes Inaugural WAUSM Co-hort ACPHS recognized a one-year milestone in its partnership with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More ACPHS Announces the 2026 Preceptor Recognition in Mentorship Excellence Awards The college honored outstanding preceptors for their mentorship in the pharmacy profession.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More ACPHS and Russell Sage College Rated Highly in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges Two leading Capital Region institutions on track to merge were highlighted for excellence in the latest rankings.
Sep 22, 2026
Read More Data Security Incident Settlement: Claims deadline for individuals affected by the 2024 data breach is November 16, 2026. Data Security Incident Settlement: Claims deadline for individuals affected by the 2024 data breach is November 16, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Financial Aid for Grad Students: A Conversation with the Director of Financial Aid November 4, 2026
An information session for graduate students to discuss financial aid opportunities.
Homicide Crime Scene & Analysis Event November 4, 2026
An educational event focused on homicide crime scene and analysis techniques.
Counselor Brunch at The Capital Grille November 5, 2026
A brunch event for counselors held at The Capital Grille.
Personal Statement Workshop for Graduate School Applicants November 5, 2026
A workshop designed to help graduate school applicants craft their personal statements.
Counselor Brunch at Russell Sage and ACPHS November 6, 2026
A joint brunch event for counselors from Russell Sage College and ACPHS.
Athletics Hall of Fame November 7, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the 2026 ACPHS Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
MS Biotechnology | Virtual Information Session November 10, 2026
A virtual information session for the Master of Science in Biotechnology program.
Fall Open House November 21, 2026
An open house for prospective students to tour the campus and meet faculty.
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