Mount Allison UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Mount Allison 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
Fall Term 2026
Campus terms
17
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Fall Term A-term 2026
  2. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  3. Winter Term 2027
  4. Spring/Summer Term 2027
  5. Fall Term A-term 2027
  6. Fall Term 2027
  7. Winter Term 2028

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Campus language

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17 terms

B

Bigelow
Bigelow House, a residence known for its close-knit community.

C

Campbell
Campbell Hall, one of the larger residence buildings on campus.
CHMA
The campus and community radio station (106.9 FM).
Cutten
Cutten House, a smaller residence often associated with a quiet atmosphere.

E

Edwards
Edwards House, a residence located near the center of campus.

G

Gracie's
Gracie's Cafe, a casual dining and coffee spot located in the Wallace McCain Student Centre.

H

Harper
Harper Hall, a large residence building housing many first-year students.
Hunton
Hunton House, a residence known for its strong house spirit.

M

MASU
Mount Allison Students' Union, the primary student governing body.
Mountie
A student or athlete representing Mount Allison University.

O

O-Week
Orientation Week, the series of events held for new students before classes begin.

S

Sackville
The town where the university is located, often referred to simply as 'Sack'.

T

The Bean
The Flying Bean, a popular coffee shop located within the Ralph Pickard Bell Library.
The Jen
Jennings Dining Hall, the primary meal-plan dining facility on campus.
Thornton
Thornton House, a residence building located on the north side of campus.

W

Windsor
Windsor Hall, a residence building often housing a mix of year levels.
WUSC
World University Service of Canada, a student-led committee focused on global education and refugee sponsorship.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
Avard Dixon
The Avard-Dixon Building, primarily used for social sciences and humanities classes.
Connect
The student portal used for accessing email, schedules, and administrative tools.
gracie_s_caf
Gracie's Café
jennings_dining_hall
Jennings Dining Hall
Moodle
The learning management system used by professors to share course materials and grades.
Mountie Money
A declining balance currency loaded onto student ID cards for use at campus dining and retail locations.
PCCA
The Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts, housing the fine arts and drama departments.
RPB
The Ralph Pickard Bell Library, the main university library.
Self-Service
The online platform used by students for course registration and viewing official transcripts.
The Pond
The campus pub and student lounge located in the Wallace McCain Student Centre.
the_flying_bean
The Flying Bean
WMSC
The Wallace McCain Student Centre, the hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 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.

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Life in Sackville for Mount Allison University Students

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

Timezone

America/Moncton

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

2,200

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Maritime Bus regional service

Nearest Airports

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (regional hub)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

42°F

Avg Snowfall

110 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

P1 King St. lot

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24-hour lot

P2 Dunn lot

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P3 Hillcrest lot

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P4 Thornton & Edwards lot

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24-hour lot

P5 Lansdowne lot

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24-hour lot

Campus News

Latest updates from Mount Allison University

Student Research: Investigating an invasive toad species in Newfoundland

Biology student Julie Stote's summer research investigates an understudied invasive toad species to help inform conservation efforts.

Sep 2, 2026

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The Enduring Work of Mount Allison

A feature on the university's ongoing academic and community contributions.

Sep 1, 2026

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Mount Allison introduces new major in Community, Education, and Social Change

A new interdisciplinary major combining academic study with hands-on learning and community engagement.

Aug 26, 2026

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Two Mount Allison research projects receive $339,466 in funding from CFI

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) awarded funding for state-of-the-art equipment and expanded research capabilities.

Aug 21, 2026

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R.P. Bell Library Construction: Fall 2026 Update

An update on early construction work and preparations for major renovations at the R.P. Bell Library.

Aug 12, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Mount Allison University

Consent Week

September 14, 2026

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A week-long series of events and initiatives focused on building a culture of consent and respect on campus.

Let's Do Lunch!

September 14, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

A campus community lunch event.

Master of Science defence: SunMin Park

September 14, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

Academic defense for Master of Science candidate SunMin Park.

Pratt Lecture reception

September 14, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

A reception following the Pratt Lecture.

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop

September 14, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

A workshop focused on developing professional resumes and cover letters.

A Moment for Peace

September 16, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

A gathering for reflection and peace.

Politics & IR Meet and Greet

September 16, 2026

Mount Allison University Campus

A social event for students and faculty in the Politics and International Relations department.

Guest Recital: Chamber Music Piano Quartets

September 18, 2026

Brunton Auditorium, Conservatory of Music

Performances of Mahler, Schumann, and Brahms by Lucía Rodríguez, Eliézer Rangel, Chris Yoon, and James Coghlin.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Mount Allison University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Bennett House

Capacity: 102

Bermuda House

Capacity: 34

Bigelow House

Capacity: 84

Campbell Hall

Capacity: 240

Carriage House

Capacity: 11

Charlotte House

Capacity: 29

Edwards House

Capacity: 74

Harper Hall

Capacity: 139

Hunton House

Capacity: 108

The Anchorage

Capacity: 15

Thornton House

Capacity: 71

Windsor Hall

Capacity: 146

Campus Details

Academic System

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