Dominican University New YorkStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Dominican University New York. Core organization is free for students.

Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Orangeburg, NY. Operating on a semester system.

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Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

10

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Dominican University New York

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
9
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026MBA/MSOLC Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Accelerated BSN Fall Trimester II 2026
  3. Winter Session 2027
  4. Accelerated BSN Spring Trimester III 2027
  5. MBA/MSOLC Spring 2027
  6. Spring Semester 2027
  7. MBA/MSOLC Summer 2027
  8. Accelerated BSN Summer Trimester I 2027
  9. Summer Session I 2027
  10. Summer Session II 2027
  11. Summer Session III 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning student events.
Charger Cafe
The retail dining location situated within the Hennessy Center.
Chargers
The collective name for the student body and athletic teams, derived from the school mascot.

G

Granito
The Granito Center, the main dining hall and student center hub.
Guzman
Guzman Hall, a residence hall on campus.

H

Hertel
Hertel Hall, a primary residence hall for students.

N

NSLS
The National Society of Leadership and Success, a campus leadership organization.

R

Rosary
Rosary Hall, which serves as both a residence hall and administrative space.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
Casey
Casey Hall, which houses nursing and science classrooms and labs.
Charger Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
crown_caf
Crown Café
DC Alert
The emergency notification system used to broadcast safety alerts to the campus community.
Forkel
Forkel Hall, home to business and social science departments.
Hennessy
The Hennessy Center, the campus hub for athletics and fitness.
main_dining_hall
Main Dining Hall
Prusmack
The Prusmack Center, the main facility for health sciences.
Self-Service
The online portal used by students for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
Sullivan
The Sullivan Library, the main academic resource center.
The Shuttle
The campus shuttle service providing transportation to local shopping centers and transit hubs like the Palisades Center.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 11 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Dominican University New York on DormWay

Current DormWay activity for this campus

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Active Students

10

Syllabi Analyzed

5

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Life in Orangeburg for Dominican University New York Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

3,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Rockland County TOR bus system, Hudson Link bus service to Metro-North rail, Nearby Metro-North Pascack Valley Line (Pearl River and other stations)

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Westchester County Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Casey Hall Lot

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Limited to faculty, staff, and commuter students; resident students prohibited.

Cooke Hall Lot

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Limited to faculty and staff; visitor spots reserved for non-employees.

Hertel Hall Lot

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Limited to residence life staff, maintenance vehicles, and resident seniors with special stickers.

Rosary Main Lot (Western Highway)

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Main lot available to students and visitors; primary area for Sullivan Library and Rosary Hall offices.

Prusmack Hall Lot

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Limited to faculty, staff, and commuter students; resident students prohibited.

Guzmán Hall Lot

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Reserved for residents of Guzmán Hall with properly registered vehicles.

Campus News

Latest updates from Dominican University New York

Dominican University Commencement Rescheduled to May 16

The university announced that the 73rd Annual Commencement Exercises will take place on Sunday, May 16, 2027.

Oct 3, 2026

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U.S. News & World Report Names Dominican University New York A Top Performer on Social Mobility

DUNY earned a #5 ranking in Regional Universities (North) for Social Mobility following a period of high enrollment and academic achievement.

Sep 29, 2026

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Dominican University New York Welcomes Second-Largest First-Year Class in History

The institution reached a historic enrollment milestone with its second-largest incoming first-year class in its 74-year history.

Sep 4, 2026

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Dr. McDermott Appointed Interim Director of the Division of Nursing

Annemarie McDermott, DNP, has been appointed to lead the Division of Nursing, supporting the university's advanced degree programs.

Aug 24, 2026

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Campus community members are encouraged to register for the Omnilert emergency notification system to receive time-sensitive alerts via text or email.

Campus community members are encouraged to register for the Omnilert emergency notification system to receive time-sensitive alerts via text or email.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Dominican University New York

Undergraduate Visit

November 3, 2026

Hennessy Center

An opportunity for prospective students to take a campus tour and discover the Dominican University New York campus.

Undergraduate Open House

November 14, 2026

The Hennessy Center

Experience #MoreThanAnEducation firsthand by touring campus, meeting community members, and learning about programs, student life, and athletics.

Campus Mass

November 15, 2026

Rosary Hall Chapel

Weekly gathering for worship, reflection, and fellowship in the Rosary Hall Chapel at 4:30 p.m.

Honors Convocation

November 16, 2026

Hennessy Center

Celebration of the academic achievement of Dominican University New York's top students, featuring the conferring of honor tassels.

Virtual Info Session

November 18, 2026

Microsoft Teams (Online)

A convenient way to connect with faculty and admissions representatives to learn about graduate and undergraduate programs.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Dominican University New York

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Coughlin Hall

Edgehill Village

Fanjeaux Hall

Room types: various

Guzman Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: suite

Hertel Hall

Capacity: 288

Room types: double, triple

Mazzuchelli Hall

Murray Hall

Pennafort Hall

Room types: triple

Power Hall

Rosary Hall

Capacity: 165

Room types: double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@dominicanunewyork.edu

Official Website

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