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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in West Palm Beach, FL. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Aug 24 → Oct 18, 2026
Fall Subterm A 2026
Aug 24 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Oct 19 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall Subterm B 2026
Jan 11 → Mar 7, 2027
Spring Subterm A 2027
Jan 11 → May 9, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Mar 15 → May 9, 2027
Spring Subterm B 2027
May 10 → Jul 4, 2027
Summer Subterm A 2027
May 10 → Aug 22, 2027
Summer Term 2027
Jul 6 → Aug 22, 2027
Summer Subterm B 2027
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Baxter Baxter Hall, a traditional-style residence hall for freshman men. C
Chapel The mandatory spiritual development sessions students must attend (24 per year).
Chick-fil-A The on-campus Chick-fil-A express located in the Lassiter Student Center.
Coastal Coastal Towers, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen. D
D-Groups Discipleship Groups, small student-led spiritual growth and mentorship circles. E
Einsteins The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the Warren Library. F
Fraser Fraser Dining Hall, the main buffet-style cafeteria on campus. J
Johnson Johnson Hall, a traditional-style residence hall for freshman women. O
OV Oceanview Hall, a residence hall typically for upperclassmen. R
Rinker Rinker Hall, a residence hall often housing upperclassmen students. S
SAB Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
Sailfish The university mascot and the collective term for the student body.
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice. T
The Bistro A dining location in the Lassiter Student Center offering quick-service meals.
The Great Lawn The central green space on campus used for recreation and major university events. W
Workship A portmanteau of 'Work' and 'Worship' referring to the 45 mandatory community service hours required annually.
Workship The department and program that coordinates the university's community service requirements. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Canvas The learning management system where professors post assignments and course materials.
chick_fil_a Chick-fil-A
einstein_bros_bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels
fraser_dining_hall Fraser Dining Hall
Greene The Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation, the main campus gym and athletic facility.
Lassiter The Lassiter Student Center, housing dining, the bookstore, and student life offices.
MacArthur MacArthur Hall, the main building for nursing and science classrooms.
MyPBA The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
PBA Alert The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety.
Sailfish Card The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
VLR Vera Lea Rinker Hall, which houses the music and fine arts departments.
Warren The Warren Library, the primary academic research and study building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Palm Beach Atlantic University
PBA to honor Jack Nicklaus and Grant Horvat at 42nd annual American Free Enterprise Day The university announced honors for golf legend Jack Nicklaus and content creator Grant Horvat for the upcoming American Free Enterprise Day celebration.
Oct 12, 2026
Read More Palm Beach Atlantic University Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment PBA has reached its largest-ever community size with record enrollment figures for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Oct 7, 2026
Read More 2026 Freidheim Fellows Tackle Topics on Privacy and Discrimination The LeMieux Center for Public Policy announced the selection of Freidheim Fellows focusing on critical legal and social research.
Oct 22, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Christmas Tree Lighting 2026 November 3, 2026
Annual university Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Big Ideas Conference November 4, 2026
Conference focusing on innovative concepts and leadership.
PBA Dance Ensemble: Story November 4, 2026
PBA Dance Ensemble performance titled 'Story'. Runs Nov 4-5.
The Fantasticks November 5, 2026
Musical production of 'The Fantasticks'. Various showtimes through Nov 14.
Guest Artist: Paul O'Dette, Lute November 8, 2026
Lute performance by distinguished guest artist Paul O'Dette.
PBA Honor Band & Orchestra Day November 10, 2026
A day for honor band and orchestra students to perform on campus.
"More than a feeling": Pop Rock Ensemble November 11, 2026
Pop Rock Ensemble performance featuring popular music and nostalgic hits.
Financial Literacy Education Training November 14, 2026
Training session for teachers of financial literacy in partnership with the Foundation for Economic Education.
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