Centenary UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall A / OL-1 2026

The semester, explained for Centenary 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 A / OL-1 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall A / OL-1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Summer 2026
  2. Fall A / OL-1 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026
  4. Fall B / OL-2 2026
  5. Spring A / OL-1 2027
  6. Spring 2027
  7. Spring B / OL-2 2027
  8. Summer A 2027Summer I 2027
  9. Summer B 2027Summer II 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization that plans campus events.
Cyclone Corner
The retail dining area in the Lackland Center offering quick-service food options.
Cyclones
The official mascot and the collective term for Centenary students and athletes.

F

Founders
Founders Hall, a residence hall on the main campus.

L

Lackland
Commonly used to refer to the dining hall or the student center building itself.
Littel
Littel Community Center, which includes residential space.

S

SAAC
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Barn
The Centenary University Equestrian Center located in Long Valley, NJ.
The Caf
The main dining hall located within the David and Carol Lackland Center.

V

Van Winkle
Van Winkle Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year students.

W

Wash
Washabaugh Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Centenary Choice
The flexible spending portion of the student meal plan used at campus dining locations.
Cyclone Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
cyclone_mart
Cyclone Mart
Ferry
The Ferry Building, part of the Equestrian Center facilities.
Lackland
The David and Carol Lackland Center, the hub for student life, dining, and theater.
lackland_dining_hall
Lackland Dining Hall
Moodle
The learning management system used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
Reeves
The John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center, the primary athletic and gym facility.
Seay
The Seay Building, the historic main building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
starbucks
Starbucks
Taylor
Taylor Memorial Library, the main academic library on campus.
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that runs between the main Hackettstown campus and the Equestrian Center.
trotters_caf
Trotters Café

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall A / OL-1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 13 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 Hackettstown for Centenary University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,700

Cost of Living Index

109

Student Population

1,500

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

NJ Transit Rail (Hackettstown Line), Warren County Bus

Nearest Airports

Hackettstown Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

32 in

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Centenary University

Alumni Webinar - Creating Your Own Opportunities: Strategies for Professional School Success

August 26, 2026

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August 28, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Centenary University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

James Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: two-room suites housing four students

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@centenaryuniversity.edu

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