Post UniversityStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Post University. Core organization is free for students.

Private For-Profit Community College in Waterbury, CT. Operating on a semester system.

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2K+

Total Enrollment

Community College

Institution Type

9

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Main Campus Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Post 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
Main Campus Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
13
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Main Campus Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

30 entries
  1. American Sentinel August Term 2026
  2. Main Campus Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Main Campus Term 2 2026Online 8-Week Term 2 2026Online Term 2 2026
  4. American Sentinel September Term 2026
  5. American Sentinel September Term 2026
  6. American Sentinel October Term 2026
  7. Main Campus Term 3 2026Online 8-Week Term 3 2026Online Term 3 2026
  8. American Sentinel November Term 2026
  9. Online Winter Break 2026-2027
  10. American Sentinel December Term 2026
  11. Main Campus Term 4 2027Online 8-Week Term 4 2027Online Term 4 2027
  12. Main Campus Spring Semester 2027
  13. American Sentinel January Term 2027
  14. American Sentinel February Term 2027
  15. Main Campus Term 5 2027Online 8-Week Term 5 2027Online Term 5 2027
  16. American Sentinel March Term 2027
  17. American Sentinel April Term 2027
  18. Main Campus Term 6 2027Online 8-Week Term 6 2027Online Term 6 2027
  19. American Sentinel May Term 2027
  20. American Sentinel June Term 2027

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Campus language

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13 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events.

E

East
East Hall, a residence hall on campus.

M

Middle
Middle Hall, a residence hall on campus.

O

Okin
Okin Hall, a residence hall on campus.

P

Pap
Pappas Hall, a residence hall on campus.
Postie
A common nickname for a Post University student.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SNA
Student Nursing Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
South
South Hall, a residence hall on campus.

T

The Cafe
The main Dining Hall located in the Leever Student Center where meal plans are primarily used.
The Hill
A reference to the Post University campus, which is situated on a hill in Waterbury, CT.
The Nest
The Eagle's Nest, the retail dining and snack bar area located in the Leever Student Center.

W

West
West Hall, a residence hall on campus.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
Blackboard
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and online classes.
Hess
Hess Hall, a building housing both administrative offices and residential space.
Leever
The Leever Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and activities.
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Leever Dining Hall
MacDermid
MacDermid Hall, which houses science laboratories and classrooms.
Main Campus
Refers to the physical campus in Waterbury, as opposed to the university's extensive online programs.
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Outtakes Quick Cuisine
Post ID
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
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Swoop's Landing (Mondo Subs)
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that provides rides for students to local shopping and transit hubs.
Torrance
Torrance Hall, used for administrative offices and classrooms.
Traurig
The Traurig Library and Learning Center.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Main Campus Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 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 Waterbury for Post University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,180

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

CTtransit Waterbury bus system, Rail service via nearby Waterbury branch line stations

Nearest Airports

Tweed New Haven Airport (regional), Bradley International Airport (major regional, via driving)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

60 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Visitor Parking

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Designated for campus visitors.

Resident Parking

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For students living in residence halls.

Commuting Student & Associate Parking

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For commuting students and university associates.

Faculty Parking

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Designated for faculty members.

Drubner Athletic Center Parking

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Located at the Drubner Athletic Center.

Campus News

Latest updates from Post University

Post University, Connecticut Sun honor alumna among 2026 Women of Inspiration

Post University alumna Vivian Pereda, director of CampusCare Operations at Hartford Healthcare, has been named a 2026 Women of Inspiration by the Connecticut Sun.

Sep 1, 2026

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Move-In Day 2026: officially in the books

Returning Eagles welcomed new students to the nest as Move-In Day 2026 was successfully completed.

Sep 9, 2026

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David Jannetty Featured in USA Today

David Jannetty, chair of Post's emergency management and homeland security program, was featured in a USA Today article about hazard mitigation efforts.

Sep 1, 2026

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Post University utilizes the Eagle Alerts (SchoolMessenger) system for emergency notifications and weather-related closings.

Post University utilizes the Eagle Alerts (SchoolMessenger) system for emergency notifications and weather-related closings.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Post University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Brown Building

East Hall

Capacity: 60

Room types: single, double, triple, suite-style

Middle Hall

Capacity: 44

Room types: single, double, triple, suite-style

North Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, suite-style

Okinaga Hall

Paparazzo Hall

Capacity: 44

South Hall

Capacity: 60

Room types: single, double, triple, suite-style

Titus Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, suite-style

West Hall

Capacity: 100

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private For-Profit

Email Domain

@postu.edu

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