La Salle UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer 2 2026 Seven-Week Part of Term

The semester, explained for La Salle University

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 2 2026 Seven-Week Part of Term
Campus terms
35
Local details
27

Academic calendar

Summer 2 2026 Seven-Week Part of Term runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

32 entries
  1. Summer 1 2026 Six-Week Part of Term
  2. Summer 2026 Semester - Summer 1 Six-Week Classes
  3. Summer 1 2026 Seven-Week Part of Term
  4. Summer 2026 Semester - Summer 1 Seven-Week Classes
  5. Summer 2026 SemesterSummer 2026 Semester (Full Semester Offerings)
  6. Summer 2 2026 Six-Week Part of Term
  7. Summer 2026 Semester - Summer 2 Six-Week Classes
  8. Summer 2 2026 Seven-Week Part of TermRelevant now
  9. Summer 2026 Semester - Summer 2 Seven-Week Classes
  10. Fall 2026 Semester (Full Semester Offerings)
  11. Fall 1 2026 Part of Term
  12. Fall 2026 Semester - Fall 1
  13. Fall 2026 Semester
  14. Fall 2 2026 Part of Term
  15. Fall 2026 Semester - Fall 2
  16. Spring 2027 Semester (Full Semester Offerings)
  17. Spring 1 2027 Part of Term
  18. Spring 2027 Semester - Spring 1
  19. Spring 2027 Semester
  20. Spring 2 2027 Part of Term
  21. Spring 2027 Semester - Spring 2
  22. Summer 1 2027 Six-Week Part of Term
  23. Summer 2027 Semester - Summer 1 Six-Week Classes
  24. Summer 1 2027 Seven-Week Part of Term
  25. Summer 2027 Semester - Summer 1 Seven-Week Classes
  26. Summer 2027 Semester (Full Semester Offerings)
  27. Summer 2027 Semester
  28. Summer 2 2027 Six-Week Part of Term
  29. Summer 2027 Semester - Summer 2 Six-Week Classes
  30. Summer 2 2027 Seven-Week Part of Term
  31. Summer 2027 Semester - Summer 2 Seven-Week Classes

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35 terms

B

B&G
Short for the Blue and Gold Dining Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the North Halls complex.
Basil
Common shorthand for St. Basil Court, a suite-style residence hall on South Campus.
Benilde
Shorthand for St. Benilde Tower, which houses both student residents and administrative offices like the Student Health Center.
BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization that hosts cultural and social events.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-run group that plans major campus events.
CAC
Campus Activities Center, the office that oversees student organizations and campus-wide programming.

D

Dorms of Doom
A historical student nickname for the Sts. Edward and Francis residence halls, known for their spartan conditions.

E

Explorers
The official nickname for La Salle students, alumni, and athletic teams.

F

Founders' Brew
The on-campus coffee shop serving coffee and snacks.
FYO
First Year Odyssey, a one-credit program and series of activities designed to introduce new students to the university and Philadelphia.

L

Lasallian
A term used to describe the identity, values, and community spirit rooted in the traditions of the Christian Brothers.

M

Main Campus
The primary section of campus centered around 20th Street and Olney Avenue.

N

Neumann
Common shorthand for St. John Neumann Hall, a residence hall located on South Campus.
North
The North Residence Halls complex located at 20th and Olney Avenue.
North Campus
The section of campus centered around 20th Street and Olney Avenue.
North Halls
A residential complex on the north side of campus, often used to refer to the cluster of traditional residence halls like St. Katharine and St. Mutien.

R

RSA
Resident Student Association, the organization representing students living in campus housing.
RSO
Registered Student Organization; any officially recognized student club or group on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
South Campus
The section of campus near the Belfield Estate and the university's southern boundary.
South Campus Apartments
The apartment-style housing complex located on the university's South Campus, including St. Basil Court and St. John Neumann Hall.
St. Basil's
St. Basil Court, a residence hall often cited as one of the best on campus.
St. Neumann
St. Neumann Hall, a residence hall located on the North side of campus.

T

The Collegian
The official student-run newspaper of La Salle University.
The Hideaway
A coffee shop and taproom in the Union lobby that replaced the campus Starbucks, serving La Colombe coffee and pub-style food.
The Point
A renovated hangout and gaming space in the Union that also serves as a pick-up window for dining orders.
The Quad
Hansen Quad, the central green space and gathering spot on campus.
The Townhouses
St. Miguel Townhouses, a residential complex for upperclassmen.
The Union
Refers to the dining options within the La Salle Union, including the Food Court and Union Dining.
TreeTops
TreeTops Café, the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located on West Campus.

U

Union Dining
The main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located in the Student Union building.
Union Food Court
The retail dining area in the Student Union featuring various food stations.
Union Hideaway
A secondary spot for coffee and snacks located within the Student Union.
Union Market
The on-campus convenience store located in the Student Union.

W

West Campus
The section of campus located west of Wister Street, formerly part of Germantown Hospital.

Places and practicalities

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

27 details
Blue and Gold Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus identification.
Broad & Olney
The major SEPTA transportation hub near campus, providing access to the Broad Street Line (subway) and numerous bus routes.
Connelly
The Connelly Library, the university's main research and study facility.
Explorer Shuttle
The university-operated shuttle service that transports students between North, South, and West campus.
Founders
Founders' Hall, the high-tech home of the School of Business located at Wister and Chew streets.
Gola
Tom Gola Arena, the university's main indoor athletic facility.
Gold Card
The official student ID card which functions as a meal card, building access key, and a debit card for on-campus and local purchases.
Good Uncle
A popular late-night food delivery app that services designated drop-off points on the La Salle campus.
Hansen Quad
The central green space and quadrangle at the heart of the main campus.
Hayman
Hayman Hall, a major academic building that also houses the university art museum.
Holroyd
The Roland Holroyd Science Center, the primary building for science classes and labs.
L Bus
The SEPTA bus route that provides frequent service between campus and the Olney Transportation Center.
Main Shuttle
The university-operated bus service that transports students between Main, South, and West campuses and the Broad & Olney transportation hub.
my.lasalle
The central web portal for students to access grades, schedules, and financial information.
myLaSalle
The university's central online portal for grades, registration, and student services.
Olney
Olney Hall, a major academic building housing the School of Arts and Sciences and the Art Museum.
Public Safety
The campus security department, often called for escorts, emergencies, or lost-and-found services.
Sidekick
The mobile app used by students to place mobile food orders at Union dining locations.
The Mansion
The historic house on the Belfield Estate, now part of the university campus.
The Shoppes
The Shoppes at La Salle, an off-campus but university-owned shopping center featuring a Fresh Grocer and other retail outlets.
The Shoppes
The Shoppes at La Salle, a retail center adjacent to campus featuring a grocery store and pharmacy.
The Union
The Student Union building, the central hub for student life and dining.
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Treetops Café
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Union Dining
union_food_court
Union Food Court
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Union Hideaway
Wister
Wister Hall, an academic building that formerly served as a gymnasium.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer 2 2026 Seven-Week Part of Term runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
35 approved campus terms and 27 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 Philadelphia for La Salle University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,450

Cost of Living Index

103

Student Population

150,000

City Transportation

Walkability

75

Bikeability

68

Public Transit

SEPTA bus network, SEPTA Regional Rail, Broad Street Line subway, Market-Frankford Line subway–elevated

Nearest Airports

Philadelphia International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

22.4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

G-Lot (Shoppes at La Salle)

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Free parking for the university community.

E-Lot (Connelly Library)

surface_lot • Limited

Designated as Gold Zone parking; no overnight parking allowed.

J-Lot (West Campus)

surface_lot • Available

Located on West Campus behind Founders' Hall.

K-Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Students limited to first three rows closest to Wister Street.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at La Salle University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Chew Flats

Room types: one-bedroom apartment, two-bedroom apartment

St. Basil Court

Room types: suite, double

St. Katharine Hall

Room types: double, large single, quad, suite/quads

St. Miguel Townhouses

Capacity: 4

Room types: townhouse

St. Neumann

Room types: double, large single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@lasalleu.edu

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