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Student guide · Trimester 1 AY2026

The semester, explained for SIT

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
Trimester 1 AY2026
Campus terms
22
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Trimester 1 AY2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Trimester 1 AY2026Relevant now
  2. Trimester 2 AY2026
  3. Trimester 3 AY2026
  4. Trimester 1 AY2027
  5. Trimester 2 AY2027
  6. Trimester 3 AY2027

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Campus language

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22 terms

A

America's Cup
The cafe located inside the Samuel C. Williams Library.
Attila
The name of the Stevens mascot, Attila the Duck.

C

CPL
Castle Point Hall, a suite-style residence hall located on the northern end of campus.

D

Davis
Davis Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the center of campus.
Duck
The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Stevens student.

G

Gateway
The Gateway Cafe, located in the Gateway Academic Center, known for coffee and quick bites.

H

Howe
Often used to refer to the dining options or services located within the Wesley J. Howe Center.

J

Jonas
Jonas Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall.

P

Palmer
Palmer Hall, a smaller residence hall often housing first-year students.
Pierce
The main dining hall located on the second floor of the Howe Center.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, representing the interests of students living in campus housing.
River
River Terrace Apartments, university-owned housing typically for upperclassmen located along the Hudson River.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for undergraduate students.
SITTV
The student-run television station on campus.
STEP
Stevens Technical Enrichment Program, providing support for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

T

The Cannon
A historic landmark on Castle Point where students often gather; a popular spot for photos.
The Hill
The steep incline students must walk up to get from downtown Hoboken to the campus.
The Point
Castle Point Lookout, the highest point in Hoboken, offering views of the Manhattan skyline.
The Stute
The independent student newspaper of Stevens Institute of Technology.
The UCC
The dining area within the University Center Complex, featuring various retail food stations.

U

UCC
The University Center Complex, consisting of the Harries and South Towers, the newest and tallest residential buildings on campus.

W

WCPR
The campus radio station, broadcasting from the Howe Center.

Places and practicalities

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

16 details
america_s_cup
America's Cup
Babbio
The Babbio Center, primarily housing the School of Business and known for its glass facade and river views.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments.
DuckBills
A pre-paid spending account on the DuckCard that can be used at various on-campus and local off-campus vendors.
DuckCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and DuckBills.
EAS
The Edwin A. Stevens Building, one of the oldest and most central academic buildings on campus.
Gateway
The Gateway Academic Center, a modern facility housing computer science and other tech-focused labs.
McLean
McLean Hall, housing various academic departments and classrooms.
Morton
Morton-Peirce-Kidde (MPK) complex, a series of interconnected academic buildings.
pierce_cafe
Pierce Cafe
pierce_dining_hall
Pierce Dining Hall
Schaefer
The William Hall Schaefer Athletic Center, the main hub for indoor sports and fitness.
Stevens Guardian
A mobile safety app that connects students directly with Campus Police in emergencies.
Transloc
The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
ucc_marketplace
UCC Marketplace
Workday
The administrative platform used for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Trimester 1 AY2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
22 approved campus terms and 16 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 Invercargill for SIT Students

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

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland

City Transportation

Public Transit

Invercargill City Bus Service

Nearest Airports

Invercargill Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Marine west coast

Avg Annual Temp

49.1°F

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Forth Street Student Parking

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Free for students; disability parking available. Illegal parking is subject to offence notices or wheel clamping.

Campus News

Latest updates from SIT

Teacher's college campus relocating

The University of Otago College of Education campus is relocating to SIT's main Invercargill campus as part of a new collaboration framework.

Jun 11, 2026

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SIT showcases tertiary education for rural North Island students

Students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Huiarau visited SIT's sports and exercise facilities during a recent sports trip to Southland.

Jul 1, 2026

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Southern synergies signalled in statement

University of Otago and SIT sign a Statement of Intent to increase collaboration and resource sharing in the lower South Island.

Jun 4, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at SIT

Free Annual Pet Health Clinic

October 28, 2026

Veterinary Nursing Department

Annual clinic offering free health checks for pets, running from 28 October to 13 November 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

SIT Saturday Bus Trip

November 7, 2026

International Building, SIT Invercargill

Part of the 2026 Saturday Bus Trip Schedule visiting locations such as Queenstown, Catlins, Dunedin, and Alexandra.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at SIT

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Black Mountain

Room types: single

Bolton

Room types: single

Dickinson

Room types: single

Ellsworth

Room types: single

Gamble

Room types: single

International Center residential areas

Room types: single

Janeway

Room types: single

Winner

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@sit.ac.nz

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