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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
13 entries May 11 → Aug 15, 2026
Summer 2026
Aug 24 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027
May 10 → Jun 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Maymester (4-Week Session)
May 17 → Jun 28, 2027
Summer 2027 1st 6-Week Session
May 17 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer 2027 Regular Session
Jun 30 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer 2027 2nd 6-Week Session
Aug 23 → Dec 18, 2027
Fall 2027
Jan 10 → May 7, 2028
Spring 2028
May 8 → Jun 7, 2028
Summer 2028 Maymester
May 15 → Jun 26, 2028
Summer 2028 First 6-Week Session
May 15 → Aug 11, 2028
Summer 2028 Regular Session
Jun 28 → Aug 11, 2028
Summer 2028 Second 6-Week Session
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A C L S T W A
ALAS Association of Latin American Students, a prominent cultural organization on campus. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, responsible for organizing student events and entertainment. L
Lares The Lares Union Building food court, the primary dining location on campus.
LG Common student shorthand for the Lions Gate residence hall.
Lions Gate The only on-campus residence hall at Penn State Abington, located near the main campus. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. T
The Cafe Informal term for the dining area within the Lares Union Building.
The Duck Pond The iconic pond on campus, a central landmark and popular gathering spot for students.
The Quad The central grassy area between Sutherland Hall and the Lares Union Building.
THON The Penn State Dance Marathon; Abington has its own dedicated fundraising chapter. W
We Are The universal Penn State chant and expression of school identity used across all campuses. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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IdentiCard The official Penn State photo identification card required for campus services.
Lares The Lares Union Building, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
lares_cafe Lares Cafe
LionCash A declining balance account on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and dining.
PSUAlert The emergency notification system used for weather-related delays or campus emergencies.
Rydal The Rydal Building, an academic facility located a short distance from the main campus quad.
Starfish The online platform used by students to schedule academic advising and tutoring appointments.
Sutherland Sutherland Hall, the main academic building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
The Shuttle The campus bus service that transports students between the main campus and the Rydal building.
Woodland The Woodland Building, which contains science labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 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. Using DormWay at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Penn State Abington career team prepares students for the workforce The Abington career team is actively engaging students with resources and events to ensure they are career-ready upon graduation.
Sep 21, 2026
Read More Penn State Abington students make industry connections at Impact Forum Students attended the Impact Forum in Philadelphia to network with leaders and explore industry trends.
Sep 14, 2026
Read More R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs The center was awarded funding to bolster its initiatives in campus safety and prevention education.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Parking lot Silver B3 restricted on 09/14/2026 due to crane setup for roof project. Parking lot Silver B3 restricted on 09/14/2026 due to crane setup for roof project.
Read More South-side parking lot at Academic Projects partially closed for roof replacement project through 11/26/2026. South-side parking lot at Academic Projects partially closed for roof replacement project through 11/26/2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Career & Professional Development Information Booth September 21, 2026
Drop by the CPD Info Booth to get access to information about Career & Professional Development services and resources.
Women's Volleyball vs. Gallaudet University September 21, 2026
Home game for the Penn State Abington Women's Volleyball team.
VBSA Tournament September 22, 2026
Campus tournament event.
Alumni Career Panel in Healthcare September 23, 2026
A panel featuring alumni discussing careers in the healthcare industry.
Save a Life Day September 24, 2026
Collegiate Recovery Program tabling for Save a Life Day, distributing information and Narcan.
ASB Info Session September 30, 2026
Information session for Alternative Service Break.
Ice Cream Social: A Student, Alumni, and Employer Meetup September 30, 2026
Networking event for students, alumni, and employers.
Produce Distribution October 1, 2026
Campus produce distribution event.
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