Saint Johns River State CollegeStudent Guide

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Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall A Term 2026

The semester, explained for Saint Johns River State College

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 A Term 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall A Term 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

26 entries
  1. Fall A Term 2026Fall Term A 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall Full Term 2026
  3. Fall B Term 2026Fall Term B 2026
  4. Spring A Term 2027Spring Term A 2027
  5. Spring Full Term 2027
  6. Spring B Term 2027Spring Term B 2027
  7. Summer A Term 2027Summer Term A 2027
  8. Summer Full Term 2027
  9. Summer B Term 2027Summer Term B 2027
  10. Fall A Term 2027
  11. Fall Full Term 2027
  12. Fall B Term 2027
  13. Spring A Term 2028
  14. Spring Full Term 2028
  15. Spring B Term 2028
  16. Summer Term A (POT 2) 2028Summer Term A 2028
  17. Summer Full Term 2028
  18. Summer Term B (POT 3) 2028Summer Term B 2028

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Campus language

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8 terms

B

Beck Hall
The official name for the college's first on-campus student housing building, which opened in Fall 2025 on the Palatka campus.

F

FloArts
Florida School of the Arts; while an academic division, it functions as a tight-knit student community and identity.
FloArts student
A specific identity for students enrolled in the Florida School of the Arts, often distinguished by their specialized curriculum and community.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges with an active chapter at the school.

S

SGA
Student Government Association; the representative body for the student population.
SNA
Student Nursing Association; a professional organization for students enrolled in the nursing program.

V

Viking
The official mascot and the collective identity for all students at the college.
Viking Cafe
The primary on-campus dining area where students eat and socialize, located within the student centers.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and interact with instructors.
FloArts
Common shorthand for the Florida School of the Arts, specifically referring to the F Building on the Palatka campus.
MySJRstate
The official online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing college email.
Numbered decals
The required parking permits issued to students and staff for vehicle identification on campus lots.
OPC
Shorthand for the Orange Park Campus, frequently used in internal documents and by students despite official discouragement.
PAC
Shorthand for the Palatka Campus (main campus).
SAC
Shorthand for the St. Augustine Campus.
SJR State ID
The official student identification card required for library services and campus security verification.
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The Lunch Box
Thrasher-Horne
The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, a major performing arts and conference venue located on the Orange Park campus.
Viking Center
The student center hub on campus, housing dining, activities, and student services.
Viking eVents
The official campus calendar used to track student activities, club meetings, and college-wide events.
WTC
Workforce Training Center; refers to the facilities dedicated to vocational and technical programs.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall A Term 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 13 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 Palatka for Saint Johns River State College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$892

Cost of Living Index

81

Student Population

1,227

City Transportation

Walkability

42

Bikeability

38

Nearest Airports

Palatka Municipal Airport (Kay Larkin Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Palatka Campus Parking Lots

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Emergency call boxes are located in all parking lots on all campuses.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Saint Johns River State College

Women's Volleyball Home Opener vs. Harford Community College & Fayetteville Tech

August 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Saint Johns River State College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Beck Hall

Capacity: 128

Room types: private bedroom, suite

Palatka Campus Student Housing

Capacity: 128

Room types: four-bedroom apartment units, studio RA units

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@sjrstate.edu

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