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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Bucknell University

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
19
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer 4-Week Session 2027
  4. Summer 8-Week Session 2027
  5. Summer 6-Week Session 2027
  6. Fall Semester 2027
  7. Spring Semester 2028

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Campus language

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19 terms

7

7th Street
7th Street Café, a popular spot for coffee, smoothies, and late-night snacks.

A

ACE
Activities and Campus Events, the student-led programming board.

B

BSG
Bucknell Student Government, the primary representative body for students.

D

Downtown
The Market Street area of Lewisburg where students go for dining and off-campus housing.

F

Flying Bison
The campus food truck that moves to various locations.

G

Gateways
The Gateway Residence Center, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.

O

OUT
The primary LGBTQ+ student advocacy and social organization.

P

Panhel
Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities.

S

South
South Campus Apartments, a popular housing choice for seniors.
Super
Short for Super Saturday, a major social event day typically held in the spring.
Swartz
Swartz Hall, a large residence hall primarily housing first-year students.

T

The Bison
The Bison Snack Bar, a retail dining location in the ELC offering made-to-order food.
The Bull
Refers to the bison statue outside the KLARC, a common meeting point.
The Caf
Bostwick Cafeteria, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall in the ELC.
The Hill
The uphill portion of campus where many residence halls and academic buildings are located.
The Mods
Modular housing units typically for upperclassmen located near the athletic fields.
The Terrace
The Terrace Room, a dining area often used for buffet-style lunch and special events.

V

Vedder
Vedder Hall, a prominent residence hall known for its central location on the hill.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Anywhere Meals
Meal swipes that can be used at retail locations instead of just the main cafeteria.
B-Link
The online platform used to manage student organizations, events, and involvement.
Bertrand
Bertrand Library, the main campus library.
BUID
The official Bucknell University identification card used for building access and meal plans.
Dana
Dana Engineering, the primary building for the College of Engineering.
Dining Dollars
Currency included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like The Bison.
Rooke
Rooke Science Center, housing many of the natural science departments.
The ELC
The Elaine Langone Center, the main student union building.
The KLARC
The Kenneth Langone Athletics and Recreation Center, the main gym and fitness facility.
The Shuttle
The campus-operated bus service that runs between campus and downtown Lewisburg.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
19 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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Alpha Chi Omega

A Panhellenic sorority focused on sisterhood, leadership, and philanthropy, with a national cause of domestic violence awareness.

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Bucknell Student Government (BSG)

The primary governing body for undergraduate students, representing student interests to the university administration and allocating funding to student organizations.

Regular commitment

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Chi Omega

A Panhellenic Council sorority focused on friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, and community and campus involvement.

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Club Baseball

Competes in the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) against rival universities in the region, with both fall and spring seasons.

Open to all

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Club Equestrian

A co-recreational team that competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) in both Hunt Seat and Western disciplines.

Open to all

Club Ice Hockey (Men's)

A highly competitive program for dedicated student-athletes playing collegiate hockey at an advanced level in the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference (DVCHC).

Tryout required

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Bucknell Outing Club

Organizes outdoor trips for students of all experience levels, including hiking, climbing, kayaking, and camping.

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Resources & spaces

Center for Career Advancement (CCA)

Provides comprehensive career support, including job search assistance, resume reviews, internship guidance, and graduate school application help.

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Syllabi Analyzed

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Life in Lewisburg for Bucknell University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$941

Cost of Living Index

98

Student Population

3,600

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Bucknell University shuttle, River Valley Transit bus connections (regional), Limited local bus and demand-response services

Nearest Airports

Williamsport Regional Airport, University Park Airport, Harrisburg International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

31 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Smith Parking Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Primary shuttle pickup location; located next to the Graham Building.

Lot 72 (Weis Center)

surface_lot • Limited

Recently converted to an all-decal lot.

Lot 57

surface_lot • Closed for construction

Closed as of August 2026 for building projects.

Campus News

Latest updates from Bucknell University

Class of 2030 Sets Bucknell Record with 1,067 Students

Bucknell University welcomed its largest-ever incoming class for the 2026-27 academic year.

Sep 4, 2026

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Fetty Wap to Headline Bucknell Fall Concert 2026

The campus activities board announced Fetty Wap as the headliner for the upcoming fall concert.

Sep 4, 2026

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Women's Tennis Opens 2026-27 Season with Bucknell Tournament

The Bison women's tennis team hosted a multi-team tournament to kick off their fall season.

Sep 8, 2026

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Moore Avenue steam line shutdown between Route 15 and Dent Drive for paving (August 2026).

Moore Avenue steam line shutdown between Route 15 and Dent Drive for paving (August 2026).

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Parking Lot 57 and Lot 59 closures due to construction (August 2026).

Parking Lot 57 and Lot 59 closures due to construction (August 2026).

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Bucknell University

Data Privacy and Security

September 9, 2026

Elaine Langone Center, 213 - Walls Lounge

A session focused on data privacy and security practices.

Mindfulness Meditation

September 9, 2026

Rooke Chapel, 113 - Rooke Chapel Meditation Chapel

A guided mindfulness meditation session open to the campus community.

STEM Career Office Hours

September 9, 2026

Academic East, 109 - HHI - Conference Room

Office hours for students seeking career advice in STEM fields.

Stephen Marc Exhibition

September 9, 2026

Holmes Hall, 103 - the 103 Exhibition Space

Exhibition by Stephen Marc featuring photography and digital montages.

Bronwyn Keith Performance

September 11, 2026

Weis Center Concert Hall

Bluegrass/Americana performance by instrumentalist and vocalist Bronwyn Keith.

Endea Owens and The Cookout

September 17, 2026

Weis Center Concert Hall

Jazz performance by bassist and composer Endea Owens.

Bucknell Family Weekend 2026

September 18, 2026

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A weekend for students and families to socialize and celebrate Bucknell's history and future.

Trio Bohémo

September 20, 2026

Weis Center Concert Hall

Classical chamber music performance by Trio Bohémo.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Bucknell University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Bucknell Cottage

Capacity: 275

Room types: various

Bucknell West

Room types: two-bedroom apartments

Gateway Residence Center

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

Harland A. Trax Hall

Room types: single

Harris Hall

Capacity: 275

Room types: traditional

Kalman-Posner Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

Kress Hall

Room types: single, double

Larison Hall

Capacity: 275

Room types: various

Main College / Daniel C. Roberts Hall

Malesardi Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

McDonnell Hall

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

Roberts Hall

Room types: two-person suite, three-person suite, four-person suite

Roser Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

Silbermann Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

Smith Hall

Capacity: 275

Room types: double, quad

South Campus Student Apartments

Capacity: 344

Room types: apartment

Swartz Hall

Room types: double, triple, single

The Mods (replaced by new West Campus apartment-style residence halls)

Capacity: 280

Room types: apartments with single bedrooms

Trax Hall

Room types: single

Vedder Hall

Room types: double

Vidinghoff Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: suite

West Apartments

Capacity: 70

Room types: apartment

West Apartments Building 5

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@bucknell.edu

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