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Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 101
- Cafe 101, the primary dining hall located on the first floor of One Pace Plaza in NYC.
- 15
- 15 Beekman, the newest residence hall and academic building on the NYC campus.
- 15 Beekman
- The newest residence and academic building on the NYC campus, housing the library and learning center.
- 15 Beekman Dining
- The dining hall located in the new 15 Beekman building, often used by NYC students.
- 182
- 182 Broadway, a residence hall located near the NYC campus.
- 182 Broadway
- A residence hall located at the corner of Broadway and John Street in NYC.
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- 33
- 33 Beekman, the tallest residence hall in the world, located in Lower Manhattan.
- 33 Beekman
- The high-rise residence hall located at 33 Beekman Street, often referred to simply by its address.
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- 55 John
- 55 John Street, a residence hall in Lower Manhattan primarily housing upperclassmen.
A
- Alumni
- Alumni Hall, a residence hall on the Pleasantville campus typically housing first-year students.
- ASU
- Asian Student Union, a cultural organization focused on Asian heritage and community.
B
- Balboa
- A famous sandwich from Rocky's Deli (typically roast beef and melted swiss on garlic bread) popular with students.
- BECSPK
- A staple breakfast order (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese with Salt, Pepper, and Ketchup) frequently cited as a campus favorite.
- Beekman
- 33 Beekman Street, the primary residence hall for the NYC campus known for being the tallest student housing in the world.
- Big Momma
- The student nickname for a statue of the Virgin Mary formerly located on the White Plains campus.
- Broadway
- 182 Broadway, a residence hall located near the NYC campus.
C
- Cafe 101
- The main cafeteria located on the first floor of One Pace Plaza in NYC.
- Cafe V
- Cafe Village, the main dining area located in One Pace Plaza in NYC.
- CCAR
- Center for Community Action and Research, which coordinates volunteering and civic engagement.
D
- Dawg Dollars
- Voluntary declining balance funds added to a student's One Card for use at on-campus dining and select local vendors.
- Dining Custard
- A common reference to the Shake Shack-style offerings or specific dessert stations in NYC dining.
- Dyson
- Common shorthand for the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.
E
- Elm
- Elm Hall, a newer residence hall on the Pleasantville campus.
F
- Fern
- The Fern Dining Hall, a secondary dining location on the Pleasantville campus.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance portion of the student meal plan used at campus retailers.
K
- Kessel
- The Kessel Student Center, the primary dining and social hub for the Pleasantville campus.
M
- Maria's
- Maria's Tower, the residence hall located directly within the One Pace Plaza complex in NYC.
- Meal Exchange
- A meal plan feature allowing students to 'swipe' for a full combo meal (entrée, side, and drink) at retail dining locations.
N
- New Dorm
- A common student reference to newer residential facilities on the Pleasantville campus, historically associated with social traditions like 'tossing keys' from balconies.
- North
- North Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on the Pleasantville campus.
- NYC
- The common shorthand used to refer to the New York City campus.
O
- OSA
- Office of Student Assistance, the one-stop shop for registrar, bursar, and financial aid needs.
P
- P-ville
- Common shorthand for the Pleasantville campus in Westchester.
- P.A.C.E.
- The Peer Assistance and Counseling program (often used in student wellness contexts).
- P.A.C.E. Board
- Programming and Campus Entertainment Board, the student-run group that plans major campus events.
- PAC
- Pace Activities Council, the student-led programming board that plans major campus events.
- Pace Delivers
- A student-run food delivery service specifically serving the Westchester campus.
- Pace Path
- The university's signature four-year developmental plan for students.
- Pace Setters
- The official mascot and the collective name for the Pace University student body.
- PLV
- The common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the Pleasantville campus.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living in campus housing.
- Rocky's
- Rocky's Millwood Deli, an iconic 24/7 off-campus eatery for Pleasantville students.
S
- SDACA
- Student Development and Campus Activities, the office that oversees clubs and student life.
- SDCA
- Student Development and Campus Activities, the department that oversees student clubs and campus events.
- Setter
- The university mascot (T-Bone the Setter) and the collective name for Pace students and athletes.
- Setters
- The official nickname for Pace University students, derived from the mascot, T-Bone the Setter.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- SOCA
- Students of Caribbean Awareness, a club that hosts major cultural events like the 'Reggae Rhythms Runway'.
T
- The Bridge
- The interior walkway connecting the East and West sides of One Pace Plaza.
- The Cafe
- General shorthand for the dining area in 15 Beekman or One Pace Plaza.
- The City
- How students on the Pleasantville campus refer to the NYC campus or Manhattan in general.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor plaza area within One Pace Plaza, used for student gatherings.
- The Perk
- A popular coffee shop and quick-service eatery located within the Kessel Student Center.
- The Plaza
- The large indoor and outdoor common areas of One Pace Plaza where students congregate.
- The Set
- A common shorthand for the Pleasantville campus or the student community there.
- The Shuttle
- The inter-campus bus service that transports students between the NYC and Pleasantville campuses.
- The Spruce
- The Spruce Street entrance of One Pace Plaza, a frequent meeting spot for NYC students.
- The Townhouses
- A complex of residential units on the Pleasantville campus typically for upperclassmen.
- The Tunnel
- The underground or lower-level walkway connecting different wings of the One Pace Plaza complex.
- Townhouses
- The apartment-style student housing units located on the Pleasantville campus.
U
- UPB
- University Programming Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events.
W
- Wedge run
- A late-night trip to Rocky's Millwood Deli in Pleasantville to get a 'wedge' (Westchester slang for a hero/sub sandwich).
- WPUB
- The official student-run radio station of Pace University.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 15 Beekman
- The newest multi-use building in NYC containing classrooms, a library, and a residence hall.
- 15_beekman_cafeteria
- 15 Beekman Cafeteria
- 15_beekman_dining
- 15 Beekman Dining
- 161
- 161 William Street, an NYC campus building housing the Seidenberg School of CSIS and health labs.
- 163 William
- 163 William Street, an academic building housing various departments and labs in NYC.
- 1PP
- One Pace Plaza, the central flagship building of the New York City campus.
- 41 Park
- 41 Park Row, an academic building in NYC housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Aloysia Hall
- The main building for the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains.
- alumni_cafe
- Alumni Cafe
- Bank Mobile
- The system Pace uses to process and deliver student financial aid refunds.
- Birnbaum
- The Henry Birnbaum Library, located within the NYC campus facilities.
- Choate House
- A historic administrative building on the Pleasantville campus.
- Degree Works
- The online academic planning tool used by students to track their progress toward graduation.
- fern_dining_hall
- Fern Dining Hall
- Flex
- Declining balance funds included in meal plans that can be used at various on-campus dining locations.
- Frankfort Lot
- The designated pickup and drop-off location for the intercampus shuttle on the NYC campus.
- Goldstein
- The Goldstein Fitness Center, the main athletic and recreational facility in Pleasantville.
- Handshake
- The primary platform used by Pace Career Services for job listings and internship searches.
- Help Desk
- The ITS (Information Technology Services) support center for troubleshooting student tech issues.
- Intercampus Shuttle
- The university-provided bus service that transports students between the NYC and Pleasantville/White Plains campuses.
- ITS Help Desk
- The Information Technology Services support center for campus tech and Wi-Fi issues.
- kessel_cafe
- Kessel Cafe
- market_at_miller
- Market at Miller
- One Pace Plaza
- The main academic and administrative building of the NYC campus, often called 'One Pace'.
- OneCard
- The official Pace University ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
- OPP
- One Pace Plaza, the main flagship building of the NYC campus.
- Pace Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
- Pace ID
- The physical or mobile 'OneCard' used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
- Pace One Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing credits.
- Pace Portal
- The central online dashboard (MyPace) used for grades, registration, and financial info.
- Pace Shuttle
- The inter-campus bus service that transports students between the NYC and Pleasantville campuses.
- PaceCard
- The official university ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plan spending.
- Paton House
- A building on the Pleasantville campus housing various student services and offices.
- SetterSync
- The online platform and mobile app (Corq) used to manage student organizations, events, and involvement records.
- starbucks_nyc
- Starbucks (NYC)
- The Shuttle
- The inter-campus bus service that provides transportation between the NYC and Pleasantville campuses.
- Wilcox
- The Wilcox Hall on the Pleasantville campus, housing classrooms and the gym.
- Willcox
- Willcox Hall, an academic and administrative building on the Pleasantville campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 63 approved campus terms and 38 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.