Austin CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Sherman, TX. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Austin College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Term 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  2. JanTerm 2027
  3. JanTerm 2027
  4. Spring Term 2027
  5. May Term 2027
  6. May Term 2027
  7. Summer Session I 2027
  8. Summer Term 2027 - Session I
  9. Summer Full Session 2027
  10. General Summer Term 2027
  11. Summer Session II 2027
  12. Summer Term 2027 - Session II

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

AC Cares
A student-led organization focused on mental health awareness and peer support.
ACtivators
The student-led youth ministry team that travels to various churches.

B

Baker
Baker Hall, a traditional residence hall often housing first-year students.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
Caruth
Caruth Hall, a residence hall typically for first-year men.
Clyce
Clyce Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year women.

H

Hopper
Hopper Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria located in the WCC.

J

JanTerm
January Term, a three-week intensive course period where students take only one class.

R

Roo Suites
The Jordan Family Language House and the adjacent suite-style housing.

S

SA
Student Assembly, the student government body at Austin College.
Sherm
A shorthand nickname for the city of Sherman, Texas, where the college is located.

T

The Bubble
A term used by students to describe the insular, close-knit nature of the small campus environment.
The Outback
The large grassy field and recreational area located behind the Wright Campus Center.
The Pouch
The Pouch Club, a casual grill and snack bar located in the Wright Campus Center.
The Roo
The Kangaroo Coffee Shop, the on-campus Starbucks-serving cafe.
The Village
The Village on Grand, the campus apartment complex for upperclassmen.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Abell
Abell Library, the main campus library and study space.
Forster
The Forster Art Complex, housing the art department and galleries.
IDEA Center
The Isaac David Einstein Academy Center, the primary facility for science and mathematics.
kangaroo_coffee_co
Kangaroo Coffee Co.
Roo Bucks
The declining balance currency loaded onto the Roo Card for use at campus dining locations.
Roo Card
The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
Service Station
The campus office that coordinates volunteer opportunities and community service requirements.
Sid
The Sid Richardson Center, the main athletic facility and gymnasium.
The Post Office
The campus mail center located in the WCC where all students have a designated mailbox.
the_caf
The Caf
the_pouch_club
The Pouch Club
WCC
The Wright Campus Center, the central hub for dining, mail, and student activities.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 12 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.

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Life in Sherman for Austin College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Sherman.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

TAPS Public Transit (regional demand-response)

Nearest Airports

North Texas Regional Airport (nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Abell Library Parking

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Adjacent to the library center.

West Campus Lot

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Campus News

Latest updates from Austin College

Inauguration of 17th President Dr. Rebecca Cantor Announced

Austin College prepares to officially inaugurate Dr. Rebecca Cantor as its 17th president with a week of campus festivities.

Nov 13, 2026

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Austin College Celebrates Homecoming Weekend 2026

The college brought together alumni and students for tradition, awards, and a homecoming football game against Centenary.

Oct 7, 2026

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Construction of Foster Hyde Athletic Center Announced

Groundbreaking for a new 8,200 square foot athletic training and development facility expected to be completed in Spring 2027.

Jul 13, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Austin College

Wind Down Wednesday (WDW): Reflections from the River

November 4, 2026

Wright Campus Center, Room 231

Rear Admiral William A. Retz presents "Reflections from the River."

Inauguration Week: Puzzles with the President

November 8, 2026

Living Room, Wright Campus Center

A puzzle event with President Rebecca Cantor as part of Inauguration Week.

Inauguration Week: PATH to the Presidency

November 10, 2026

Hoxie Thompson, Sherman Hall

A discussion event exploring the path to university leadership.

Poetry Reading and Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception

November 10, 2026

Johnson Gallery, Wright Campus Center

An evening of poetry and student art as part of Inauguration Week festivities.

Investiture of the 17th President, Dr. Rebecca Cantor

November 13, 2026

Wynne Chapel

The official ceremony to inaugurate Dr. Rebecca Cantor, followed by lunch on the Austin College Commons.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Austin College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

14 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Baker Hall

Capacity: 146

Room types: single, double

Bryan Apartments

Capacity: 64

Room types: apartment

Caruth Hall

Capacity: 157

Room types: single, double

Clyce Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double

Dean Hall

Capacity: 239

Room types: single, double

The Flats at Brockett Court

Capacity: 26

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom

Village on Grand

Capacity: 24

Room types: cottage, duplex, triplex

Johnson Roo Suites

Room types: suite

Jordan Family Language House

Room types: single, double

North Flats

Capacity: 130

Room types: single bedroom in four-bedroom unit

Robert and Joyce Johnson Roo Suites

The Cottages

The Dr. Marjorie Hass Village on Grand

The Village on Grand

Capacity: 96

Room types: single cottage, duplex, triplex

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@austincollege.edu

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