Plymouth State UniversityStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Plymouth, NH. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 First Half Term

The semester, explained for Plymouth State 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 2026 First Half Term
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First Half Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First Half TermRelevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026
  3. Fall 2026 Second Half Term
  4. Winterim 2027
  5. Spring 2027 18 Week Term
  6. Spring 2027 First Half Term
  7. Spring Semester 2027
  8. Spring 2027 Second Half Term
  9. Summer 2027 First Half Term
  10. Summer Semester 2027
  11. Summer 2027 10 Week Term
  12. Summer 2027 Second Half Term

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Campus language

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16 terms

D

Daily Paws
A cafe located in the Hartman Union Building serving coffee and snacks.

L

Langdon
Langdon Woods, a LEED-certified residential complex.

M

MAPS
Marketing Association of Plymouth State, a professional development student organization.
ML
Mary Lyon Hall, a historic residence hall.

O

OSI
Office of Student Involvement, the hub for campus clubs and activities.

P

PACE
Plymouth Activities Council for Entertainment, the primary student-run programming board.
Pemi
Pemigewasset Hall, a residential building on campus.
Plymouth State of Mind
A common campus motto and hashtag used to describe the student experience and community spirit.
Prospect
Prospect Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Smitty
Geneva Smith Hall, a common freshman residence hall.

T

The Common
The Plymouth Town Common, a central park area in the town of Plymouth used for community events.
The Grille
Union Grille, a retail dining location located in the Hartman Union Building.
The Hill
The uphill section of campus where several residence halls and academic buildings are located.
The Pemi
The Pemigewasset River, a popular spot for students to swim and relax near campus.

W

Woods Cafe
The retail dining location located within the Langdon Woods residential hall.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
ALLWell
Active Living, Learning, and Wellness North Center, the university's large-scale athletic and recreation facility.
commons_caf
Commons Café
D&M
Draper & Maynard Building, which houses the Health and Human Performance departments.
daily_paws_paws_caf
Daily Paws (PAWS Café)
Dining Dollars
Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
FlexCash
A declining balance account on the Panther Pass used for purchases at on-campus and participating off-campus vendors.
Lamson
Lamson Library and Learning Commons, the primary academic research facility.
Panther Pass
The official Plymouth State University student identification card used for access and payments.
prospect_dining_hall
Prospect Dining Hall
Silver
Silver Center for the Arts, the main venue for performances and arts education.
The HUB
Hartman Union Building, the center of student life and campus activities.
The Shuttle
The campus transit service that provides transportation around the university and local Plymouth area.
union_grille
Union Grille
woods_caf
Woods Café

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First Half Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 14 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 Plymouth for Plymouth State University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

4,500

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Intercity bus connections, Campus shuttle (Plymouth State University)

Nearest Airports

Plymouth Municipal Airport, Regional access via Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Regional access via Lebanon Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

44°F

Avg Snowfall

70 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 705 (North Lot)

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Residential North parking.

Lot 603 (Ice Arena)

surface_lot

Designated lot for first-year students.

ALLWell North

other

140-space covered parking area.

Campus News

Latest updates from Plymouth State University

Planned Parenthood affiliate opens free Plan B vending machine at Plymouth State

The Student Senate approved a request to purchase a Plan B vending machine, now available to students returning for the fall semester.

Aug 28, 2026

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Plymouth State Women's Volleyball gets first look at revitalized Foley Gym

The newly revitalized Foley Gym was unveiled to the women's volleyball team, featuring upgrades supported by donors.

Aug 21, 2026

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Spring 2026 President's and Dean's Lists Named

Plymouth State University announced the names of students who achieved academic excellence during the Spring 2026 semester.

Jul 1, 2026

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Emergency Text Alert System available for campus-wide emergencies and weather alerts.

Emergency Text Alert System available for campus-wide emergencies and weather alerts.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Plymouth State University

Move-in for Returning Students

August 30, 2026

Campus Residence Halls

Returning students move back to campus for the Fall 2026 semester.

Start of Fall Semester

August 31, 2026

Campus-wide

First day of classes for the Fall 2026 semester and first half term.

Field Hockey vs. Bridgewater State

September 1, 2026

Panther Field

Plymouth State Panthers field hockey home game.

Men's Soccer vs. New England College

September 1, 2026

Arold Field

Plymouth State Panthers men's soccer home game.

Labor Day (Campus Closed)

September 7, 2026

Campus-wide

University closed for Labor Day holiday.

Undergraduate Open House

September 19, 2026

Campus-wide

Prospective students and families are invited to explore campus and meet faculty.

Dungeons and Drama

September 24, 2026

Silver Center for the Arts

A student-produced theatrical experience by Plymouth Players and Technical Theatre.

Jazz Ensemble Performance

September 24, 2026

Silver Center for the Arts

A performance by the Plymouth State Jazz Ensemble.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Plymouth State University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Belknap Hall

Room types: single, double

Blair Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, super single

Centre Lodge

Geneva Smith Hall

Room types: single, double

Grafton Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: single, double

Langdon Woods

Room types: single, double, triple

Langdon Woods Residential Complex

Mary Lyon Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Merrill Place

Room types: single, double, super single

Nontraditional Apartments

Room types: private bedroom

Pemigewasset Hall

Capacity: 243

Room types: double, triple

White Mountain Apartments

Capacity: 493

Room types: shared bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@plymouth.edu

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