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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Hiram, OH. Operating on a semester system.

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Hiram, OH
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Student guide · Fall 2026 12-Week Term

The semester, explained for Hiram 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 12-Week Term
Campus terms
13
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 12-Week Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

18 entries
  1. Fall 2026 8-Week IFall 2026 8-Week I Term
  2. Fall 2026 12-Week TermRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 8-Week IIFall 2026 8-Week II Term
  4. Fall 2026 3-Week Term
  5. Fall 2026 3-Week Session
  6. Spring 2027 8-Week ISpring 2027 8-Week I Term
  7. Spring 2027 12-Week Term
  8. Spring 2027 8-Week IISpring 2027 8-Week II Term
  9. Spring 2027 3-Week Term
  10. Spring 2027 3-Week Session
  11. Summer 2027 I TermSummer 2027 Session I
  12. Summer 2027 II TermSummer 2027 Session II

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Campus language

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13 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events.

D

DICE
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

Terrier
The official mascot of Hiram College, used to refer to students and athletes.
The 12-week
The primary twelve-week academic session that makes up the bulk of the semester.
The 3-week
The intensive three-week academic term that follows the 12-week session each semester.
The Bistro
The casual retail dining location found in the Kennedy Center.
The DH
The main Dining Hall located on the upper floor of the Kennedy Center.
The Hill
A common reference to the campus's physical location on a hill in Hiram, Ohio.
The KC
The Kennedy Center, which houses the primary dining facilities and student union.
The Quads
The cluster of four traditional residence halls: Bowler, Henry, Miller, and Whitcomb.
The Townhouses
Upperclassman apartment-style housing units located on the edge of campus.
The Village
The Ecovillage, an environmentally focused residential community on campus.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Coleman
The Coleman Sports, Recreation and Fitness Center, often called the Fieldhouse.
Frohring
Frohring Music Hall, the primary building for music education and performances.
Hinsdale
Hinsdale Hall, a central academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
Hiram Plan
The unique academic calendar consisting of one 12-week session and one 3-week session per semester.
hiram_dining_hall
Hiram Dining Hall
Moodle
The online learning management system used by students and faculty for course materials.
Teachout
Teachout-Price Hall, an academic building housing the sciences and other departments.
Terrier Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
The Field Station
The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station, an off-campus site used for research and education.
the_bistro
The Bistro

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 12-Week Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 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 Hiram for Hiram College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

93

Student Population

1,200

City Transportation

Walkability

52

Bikeability

48

Public Transit

Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority

Nearest Airports

Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, Akron-Canton Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50.5°F

Avg Snowfall

64 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Stadium Lot

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Available for residential and commuter students.

Gelbke Lot

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Available for residential and commuter students.

Bancroft Lot

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Commuter parking only until 7 p.m.

Campus News

Latest updates from Hiram College

Hiram College Board of Trustees Names Jim Malz '87 Permanent President

The Hiram College Board of Trustees has officially appointed alumnus Jim Malz as the permanent president of the college.

Oct 21, 2026

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Hiram College welcomes eight new Fellows into Garfield Society

Eight distinguished individuals were inducted into the Garfield Society, the college's highest honor society for public leadership and service.

Oct 22, 2026

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YSU tips off season by topping Hiram

The Youngstown State Penguins defeated the Hiram College Terriers in their season opening basketball game at the Beeghly Center.

Nov 3, 2026

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Classes proceed as scheduled; no active inclement weather alerts. Community members are encouraged to monitor Hiram email for tornado warnings or severe weather updates.

Classes proceed as scheduled; no active inclement weather alerts. Community members are encouraged to monitor Hiram email for tornado warnings or severe weather updates.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Hiram College

Stolen Women: A Reading with Author Alysandra Dutton '15

November 5, 2026

Hiram College

The Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature hosts alumna author Alysandra Dutton '15 for a reading and reception for her historical novel, The Stolen Women.

Women's Basketball vs. Oberlin College

November 6, 2026

Price Gymnasium

The Hiram Terriers host Oberlin College for a home basketball game at 5:03 p.m.

HADESTOWN Musical Trip

November 7, 2026

Kennedy Center (Departure)

Student trip to see the musical Hadestown; vans depart from the Kennedy Center parking lot at 5:45 p.m.

An Evening of Stories and Conversation with President Jim Malz

November 10, 2026

Library Pritchard Room

A conversation session with President Jim Malz at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

Choir and Jazz Fall Concert 2026

November 10, 2026

Bates Hall

An evening performance featuring the Hiram College Choir and Jazz ensembles starting at 7:00 p.m.

3v3 Basketball Tournament

November 12, 2026

Martin Fieldhouse

Student 3v3 basketball tournament starting at 7:00 p.m.

Indigenous Drumming, Prayer, and Dance

November 12, 2026

Dix Dining Hall

A cultural event featuring indigenous drumming, prayer, and dance starting at 7:00 p.m.

Garfield Statue Installation

November 15, 2026

Hiram Village Hall

Installation ceremony for a new Garfield statue at 2:00 p.m.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Hiram College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Bowler Hall

Capacity: 56

Room types: not specified

East Hall

Room types: suite

Henry Hall

Capacity: 85

Room types: not specified

Miller Hall (Second, Third, Fourth Miller)

Room types: not specified

Peckham, Dean, Agler, New Quad, Gray-Bancroft

Room types: not specified

Townhouses

Room types: not specified

Whitcomb Hall

Capacity: 140

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@hiram.edu

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