Claremont McKenna CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Internship Term 2026

The semester, explained for Claremont McKenna 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
Summer Internship Term 2026
Campus terms
28
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Summer Internship Term 2026 runs Jun 30, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Summer Internship Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026
  3. Spring Semester 2027
  4. Summer Internship Term 2027

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28 terms

5

5C
The consortium of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges (CMC, Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, Mudd).
5Cs
The Claremont Colleges consortium (CMC, Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, and Harvey Mudd).

A

ASCMC
Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College, the student government body.

C

CARE
Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education, providing support for student wellness and safety.
CIE
The Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Claremont Cash
A debit-like system used across all five colleges for food, laundry, and local vendors.
CMCers
The common demonym for students attending Claremont McKenna College.
Collins
Collins Dining Hall, the primary dining facility for CMC students.
CPB
College Programming Board, the student-led group that organizes major social events and concerts.
Crown
Crown Hall, one of the newer apartment-style residential buildings.

D

DOS
The Dean of Students office, which oversees residential life, student conduct, and campus activities.

F

Flex
Dining credits included with meal plans used at on-campus cafes and eateries.
Frary
The large dining hall at Pomona College, a popular destination for CMC students using their 5C meal swipes.

K

KLI
Kravis Leadership Institute, a center focused on leadership research and student development.

M

Mid Quad
The central cluster of residence halls including Beckett, Berger, Benson, Phillips, Crown, and Marks.

N

North Quad
The cluster of residence halls including Appleby, Boswell, Green, and Wohlford, known for a social atmosphere.

P

Pro-Staff
Professional staff members, often referring to those working in the Dean of Students office or residential life.

S

South Quad
The cluster of residence halls including Auen, Fawcett, and Stark, typically housing upperclassmen.
Stark
Stark Hall, known for being the substance-free dorm on campus.

T

The Apartments
The senior residential complex located on the eastern edge of campus near the athletic fields.
The Ath
The Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, which hosts formal tea and dinner lectures four nights a week.
The Bubble
The feeling of being isolated from the outside world within the Claremont Colleges environment.
The Hoch
The Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons at Harvey Mudd College, known for its high-quality food options.
The Hub
The snack bar and social cafe located in the Eland Student Center, popular for late-night food.
The Tea
Scripps College's afternoon tea service, frequently attended by CMC students.
The Towers
Auen and Fawcett Halls, the two tallest residential buildings on campus.
TNC
Thursday Night Club, the traditional weekly party hosted by ASCMC.

W

Wedding Party
A traditional CMC themed party where students 'marry' each other for the night.

Places and practicalities

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

17 details
5C Shuttle
A free transportation service that runs between the five colleges and local shopping centers on weekends.
Bauer
The Bauer Center, which houses classrooms, faculty offices, and the Office of Admission.
Campus Safety
The 24/7 security service shared across all Claremont Colleges (often called 'CampSec').
Claremont Cash
A credit system on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and at various local restaurants in the Village.
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Collins Dining Hall
Flex
Dining dollars included in the meal plan specifically for use at campus cafes and snack bars like The Hub.
Gold Card
The official student identification card used for building access and meals.
GoldMedal
The online student portal used for registration, grades, and financial information.
Heggblade
The Heggblade Center, the location for student services, including the DOS and career services.
Kravis
The Kravis Center, the main academic and administrative building featuring glass-walled classrooms.
Mailroom
Located in the Emett Student Center where students pick up packages and mail.
Roberts
Roberts Pavilion, the college's primary fitness center, gym, and event arena.
The Box
The student's individual mailbox located in the campus mailroom.
The Connection
The shuttle service that runs between the Claremont Colleges and local shopping centers.
The Cube
The iconic glass-walled meeting room located within the Kravis Center.
The Portal
The online Workday system used by students to register for classes and view academic records.
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The Hub Grill

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Internship Term 2026 runs Jun 30, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
28 approved campus terms and 17 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 Claremont for Claremont McKenna College Students

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

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

160

Student Population

8,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

Metrolink San Bernardino Line (Claremont Station), Foothill Transit bus service

Nearest Airports

Ontario International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

63°F

Avg Snowfall

1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

North Quad Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Located at Ninth Street and Mills; requires CMC student parking permit.

CMC Apartments Lot

surface_lot • Restricted

Gated lot accessible with CMC Student ID for apartment residents.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Claremont McKenna College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Appleby Hall

Capacity: 72

Room types: double

Beckett Hall

Room types: not specified

Benson Hall

Room types: not specified

Berger Hall

Capacity: 73

Room types: single, double, triple

CMC Apartments

Capacity: 146

Room types: four-person apartments (four single bedrooms, two bathrooms), two-person studio apartments, one-person studio apartments

Crown Hall

Capacity: 109

Room types: single, double, triple

Kendry Apartments

Room types: three-person, two-bedroom apartments (one single bedroom, one double bedroom, two bathrooms), two-person, one-bedroom apartments (double bedroom, one bathroom)

Phillips Hall

Capacity: 67

Room types: single, double, triple

Stark Hall

Capacity: 84

Room types: single, double

Valach Hall

Capacity: 59

Room types: double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@claremontmckennacoll.edu

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