Saint Peter's UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Jersey City, NJ. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 1 2026

The semester, explained for Saint Peter's 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
Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 1 2026
Campus terms
39
Local details
24

Academic calendar

Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 1 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 Undergraduate Day SemesterFall 2026 Undergraduate SemesterUndergraduate Day Semester Fall 2026
  3. Graduate Trimester Fall 2026
  4. Graduate Semester Fall 2026
  5. Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 2 2026
  6. Winter Trimester Graduate 2026-2027
  7. Winter Intersession (Janmester) 2026-2027
  8. Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Spring Term 1 2027
  9. Graduate Semester Spring 2027
  10. Undergraduate Day Semester Spring 2027
  11. Spring Trimester Graduate 2027
  12. Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Spring Term 2 2027

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Campus language

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39 terms

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131
Short for 131 Glenwood, also known as Durant Hall; an apartment-style residence hall located 'down the hill.'
140
Short for 140 Glenwood, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen located 'down the hill.'

8

850
Short for 850 West Side, also known as Murray Hall; a substance-free residence hall located 'down the hill.'

A

AASL
African American Student Organization, a prominent cultural group on campus.
Argus Eyes
The student drama society, named after the concentric circles in a peacock feather.

C

CAB
Campus Activity Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
Café Diem
A dining location situated on the first floor of the Mac Mahon Student Center.

D

Down the hill
Refers to the residence halls located on the West Side of campus, specifically those on Glenwood Avenue and West Side Avenue.
Durant
Durant Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

E

EOF
Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic assistance to eligible students.

F

Flex
Flex Dollars, a declining balance account used for purchasing food at on-campus dining locations.

G

Gannon
Gannon Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.

H

Hudson Room
The primary student dining hall located within the Mac Mahon Student Center.

I

Io Pavo
The title of the university's fight song, often heard at athletic events.
ISA
Indian Student Association; a cultural organization that celebrates Indian heritage on campus.

J

Jazzman's
The on-campus coffee shop located within the Mac Mahon Student Center.
JC
Jersey City, the urban setting surrounding the campus often frequented by students.

L

LASO
Latin American Student Organization, a prominent cultural club on campus.

M

Millennium
Millennium Hall, the university's high-rise residence hall.

P

Pauw Wow
The official student newspaper of Saint Peter's University, published bi-weekly.
Pavo Perk
The on-campus coffee shop and snack bar that accepts OneCard Flex and Munch Money.
Peacock Cafe
A seasonal dining location located within the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center (RLC).
Peacock Palooza
A major outdoor student festival held annually in the Quad.
Peacock Pie
The official name of the Saint Peter's University yearbook.
Peacocks
The official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.

Q

Quick Zone
The campus C-Store (convenience store) where students can purchase snacks and essentials using Flex dollars.

S

SEB
Student Entertainment Board; the primary organization responsible for planning campus events and activities.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
Strut
A term used to express school pride, derived from the peacock mascot's movement.
SUSA
Sociology, Urban Studies and Anthropology Association; an academic student organization.

T

The Boulevard
Kennedy Boulevard, the busy main road that runs through the center of the campus.
The Caf
The main dining hall located on the second floor of the Mac Mahon Student Center.
The Grill
The retail dining area in the student center offering made-to-order food items.
The Pav
The Pavilion, a food court area in the Mac Mahon Student Center featuring retail dining options.
The Quad
The central outdoor grassy area surrounded by the main academic buildings.
The Vills
Saint Peter's Village, a townhouse-style residence complex for upperclassmen.

U

Up the hill
Refers to the residence halls located on the East Campus, including Saint Peter, Millennium, and Whelan halls.

V

Vet's
A common shorthand for Veteran's Memorial Court (VMC), a campus residence area.

W

Whelan
Whelan Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.

Places and practicalities

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

24 details
Armory Lot
The university's largest parking lot, located on Montgomery Street in McGinley Square.
Blackboard
The learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
Flex
Flexible spending funds added to the OneCard that can be used at the bookstore, vending machines, and dining locations.
fresh_food_company
Fresh Food Company
hudson_room
Hudson Room
james_n_loughran_s_j_dining_room
James N. Loughran, S.J. Dining Room
Journal Square Shuttle
A university-provided transit service connecting the campus to the Journal Square PATH station.
Mac Mahon
The Mac Mahon Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
McDermott
McDermott Hall, an academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
MSC
The Thomas MacMahon Student Center, the six-story hub for student life and dining.
Munch Money
A prepaid dining account included with meal plans, specifically for use at on-campus food service locations.
O'Toole
The Theresa and Edward O'Toole Library.
OneCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Passio GO!
The mobile application used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
PATH
The Port Authority Trans-Hudson train system, the primary way students travel to New York City.
Pope
Pope Hall, a primary academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
RLC
The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center, the main hub for athletics and fitness.
Spirit Shop
The official campus bookstore located on the first floor of the Mac Mahon Student Center.
The Bridge
The pedestrian bridge over John F. Kennedy Blvd that connects the East and West campuses.
The Bubble
The distinctive air-supported roof of the Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center (RLC).
The Quad
The central 18-acre park-like area of campus surrounded by major academic and recreational buildings.
The RLC
The Yanitelli Recreational Life Center, which houses the gym, pool, and athletic offices.
The Shuttle
The university-operated transportation service that moves students between campus locations and local transit hubs.
Yanitelli
The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center, which houses the gym and athletic facilities.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Undergraduate Evening 8-Week Fall Term 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
39 approved campus terms and 24 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 Jersey City for Saint Peter's University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Jersey City.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,100

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

87

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

PATH, NJ Transit commuter rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NJ Transit bus

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot #1 – Armory Lot

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Located on Montgomery St. between Tuers and Jordan Avenues. Open to employees and students.

Lot #2 – Millennium Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Located near Millennium Hall.

Lot #3 – RLC Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Located at the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Saint Peter's University

New Student Orientation 2026

August 8, 2026

The Mac Mahon Student Center, Conference Room 525

Orientation session for incoming students of the Class of 2030.

ICSEM XII International Research Conference

August 3, 2026

Swim Stars Activity Space

12th International Congress on the Systematics and Ecology of Myxomycetes (ICSEM 12) International Congress.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Saint Peter's University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Durant Hall

Room types: 2-person apartment, 4-person apartment

Millennium Hall

Capacity: 654

Room types: standard double, double as a single

Panepinto Hall

Room types: 4-person suite

Whelan Hall

Room types: standard double, double as a single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@saintpetersu.edu

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