Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 23, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- ACM Club
- Animal Center Management Club, a student organization for those interested in animal care and management.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus-wide entertainment and events.
- Commuter Lounge
- The unofficial name for the student lounge located in the basement of the Academic Center.
H
- HAEYC
- Harcum Association for the Education of Young Children, a student chapter of the NAEYC for early childhood education majors.
- Hatcher
- The name of the Harcum College mascot, a fluffy brown bear.
K
- Klein
- Klein Hall, a residence hall that also houses the campus dining hall, fitness center, and gym.
- Klein
- The primary dining facility on campus, officially known as Klein Dining Hall.
- Klein Dining
- The all-you-care-to-eat dining room located on the first floor of Klein Hall.
P
- Pennswood
- Pennswood Hall, the largest residence hall on campus housing approximately 250 students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for Harcum students.
- SNAP
- Student Nurses' Association of Pennsylvania, a professional organization for nursing students.
T
- The Harcum Experience
- A term used to describe the unique personal and professional growth opportunities provided by the college's small campus environment.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Center
- A primary classroom building that also contains the 'Commuter Lounge' in its basement.
- Art & Design Center
- The facility dedicated to the college's art, design, and fashion programs.
- Bears Booster Fund
- The official fundraising initiative supporting Harcum's athletic programs and student-athletes.
- Harcum ID
- The official photo identification card issued by Campus Safety, required for building access and meal plans.
- klein_dining_hall
- Klein Dining Hall
- Late Start
- A term used for delayed class schedules, typically during inclement weather or special academic sessions.
- Little Theatre
- A campus space used for arts, culture, and student performances.
- Melville Hall
- The main administrative building housing the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and the President's Office.
- OMGC Gym
- The Our Mother of Good Counsel Gymnasium, used for Harcum's basketball games and athletic events.
- SchoolDude
- The online maintenance request system used by students and staff to report facility issues.
- SEPTA ComPass
- A program offering students a 10% discount on monthly public transportation passes through SEPTA.
- Trout Library
- The campus library providing study spaces, computer labs, and research resources.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 23, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 12 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.