Bridgewater CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Bridgewater, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Bridgewater, VA
1K+ students
@bridgewater.edu
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Liberal Arts College

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16

Housing Buildings

450

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Bridgewater 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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. May Term 2027
  4. Summer Session 1 2027
  5. Summer Session 3 2027
  6. Summer Session 2 2027
  7. Fall Semester 2027
  8. Spring Semester 2028
  9. Summer School 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

BC United
The campus organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.

C

CEAT
Campus Engagement and Activity Team, the primary student programming board.

E

Eagle's Nest
The retail dining area and snack bar located within the Kline Campus Center.

H

Heritage
Heritage Apartments, a campus housing option for upper-division students.

I

Interterm
The intensive three-week academic term held during the month of January.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Stone Village
The Stone Village Apartments, a specific section of upperclassman housing.

T

The Bridge
The online student-run news and media platform (formerly part of BC Voice).
The Grille
The specific food counter within the Eagle's Nest serving grilled items.
The KCC
The Kline Campus Center, the primary location for the main dining hall.
The Mall
The central grassy quad area in the middle of campus where students congregate.
The Ripples
The official Bridgewater College student yearbook.
The Smitty
The Smith Family Free House, a campus cafe and social space.
The Village
The Village Apartments, a residence complex for upperclassmen.

W

Wampler
Wampler Towers, a high-rise residence hall on campus.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
BC Alert
The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety.
Bowman
Bowman Hall, a primary academic building housing many classrooms and offices.
Cole Hall
The main campus auditorium used for lectures, performances, and large events.
Eagle Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
FLC
The Forrer Learning Commons, the campus library and central study hub.
kcc_main_dining_hall
KCC Main Dining Hall
MyBC
The internal student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
Nininger
Nininger Hall, the main facility for athletics, physical education, and the gym.
smitty_s_cafe
Smitty's Cafe
The Box
A student's assigned campus mailbox located in the Kline Campus Center.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 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.

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Life in Bridgewater for Bridgewater College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

1,448

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Limited regional bus service via neighboring Harrisonburg

Nearest Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Yount Hall Lot

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Designated for visitor parking and accessible parking for Jopson Field.

KCC Lot

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Provides over 145 parking spaces near the Kline Campus Center.

Carter Center Parking Lot

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Handicap parking available for Forrer Learning Commons visitors.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Bridgewater College

Art Exhibition: “Drawn | Redrawn” by Eric Kniss

August 28, 2026

Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, Forrer Learning Commons

An art exhibition featuring works by Eric Kniss, Associate Professor of Art at Bridgewater College. The exhibition runs from August 28 through September 30.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Bridgewater College

All freshmen are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.

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

Himmelwright Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Woodrow Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: double, suite

Flory Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

East Hall

Capacity: 80

Room types: suite, apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@bridgewater.edu

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