Harrison CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Harrison College. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Harrison 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
Fall 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring 2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

Armstrong
One of the six competitive houses students are assigned to for sports and academic competitions.

C

Collymore
One of the six competitive houses, named after a prominent figure in the school's history.
Crumpton Street
The street where the school is located, often used as a metonym for the school itself.
CU
Christian Union, a student group focused on religious activities and fellowship.

D

Dalton
One of the six competitive houses used for internal school competitions.
Deighton
One of the six competitive houses that form the basis of student identity and rivalry.

H

HCSA
Harrison College Student Association, the primary student representative body.

I

ISCF
Inter-School Christian Fellowship, a prominent student-led religious organization.

K

Key Club
A student service organization focused on community outreach and leadership.
Kolij
The most common shorthand name for Harrison College used by students and locals.
Kolijian
A current student or alumnus of Harrison College.

O

Old Harrisonian
A formal term for an alumnus of the college.

T

Taitt
One of the six competitive houses at the college.
The Canteen
The primary on-campus location where students purchase lunch and snacks.
The University of Crumpton Street
A humorous or proud nickname highlighting the school's academic prestige.

W

Williams
One of the six competitive houses that students represent in the annual Inter-House Sports.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Founder's Day
An annual day of celebration commemorating the establishment of the school in 1733.
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Harrison College Cafeteria
Prefects
Senior students appointed to leadership roles to assist with school discipline and organization.
Speech Day
The major annual awards ceremony where academic and extracurricular achievements are recognized.
The Bell
The traditional school bell that signals the start and end of classes and assembly.
The Hall
The historic main assembly hall used for morning prayers, ceremonies, and major events.
The Pavilion
The sports building located near the playing fields, used for physical education and matches.
The Quad
The central courtyard area where students congregate between classes.
The Science Block
The dedicated wing of the campus housing laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics.
The Sixth Form Block
The area of campus specifically designated for senior students (Years 12 and 13).

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 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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Life in Bridgetown for Harrison College Students

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

Timezone

America/Barbados

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Bus System, Rail System

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Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Campus Parking

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Primarily for staff and official visitors.

Campus News

Latest updates from Harrison College

Harrison College Unveils Plaque for 50th Anniversary of Female Students

The school held a formal ceremony to unveil a bench and plaque commemorating 50 years since the first female students were admitted to the institution.

Sep 18, 2026

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Harrison College Students Earn National Academic Awards

Several students from Harrison College were named recipients of the 2026 Barbados Scholarships and Exhibitions for their outstanding performance in CAPE examinations.

Aug 21, 2026

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Founders' Day Celebrated with 293rd Anniversary Service

Students and alumni gathered at Calvary Moravian Church to celebrate the school's 293rd anniversary under the theme 'Resonance: Echoes Through Time'.

Apr 1, 2026

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School opening updates provided following persistent heavy showers on September 16, 2026.

School opening updates provided following persistent heavy showers on September 16, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Harrison College

Teachers' Professional Day

October 16, 2026

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Professional development day for teachers; no school for students.

Mid-term Break

October 22, 2026

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Start of the mid-term break for the Autumn term.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 26, 2026

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Scheduled conferences between parents and teachers; no school for students.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@harrison.edu

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