St. Francis CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Traditional Term

The semester, explained for St. Francis 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 2026 Traditional Term
Campus terms
18
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Traditional Term runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Summer B 2026 (7-Week Modules)Summer II 2026
  2. Fall 2026 Traditional TermRelevant now
  3. Fall A 2026 (7-Week Modules)
  4. Fall B 2026 (7-Week Modules)
  5. Winter Intersession 2027 MFA 10-Day Accelerated Term
  6. Winter Intersession 2027
  7. Spring A 2027 (7-Week Modules)
  8. Spring 2027 Traditional Term
  9. Spring B 2027 (7-Week Modules)
  10. Summer A 2027 (7-Week Modules)
  11. Summer Session 1 2027
  12. Summer B 2027 MFA 10-Day Accelerated Term
  13. Summer B 2027 (7-Week Modules)

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18 terms

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119 Columbia
The street address shorthand for the FOUND Study residence hall.

A

APD
Alpha Phi Delta, a national Italian heritage fraternity with a chapter at the college.
ARC
Albanian Roots Club, a student organization celebrating Albanian culture.
ASA
African Students Association, a cultural student organization.

B

Brew Shop
The on-campus coffee shop located at the 179 Livingston Street campus.
BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on the Black student experience.

C

CSA
Caribbean Student Association, a cultural student organization.
CulinArt
The official dining services provider for the college.

F

FOUND
FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights, the official housing partner of St. Francis College located at 119 Columbia Heights.

S

SACOR
Student Activities Council of Representatives, a branch of student government that oversees club funding and coordination.
SFC Forward
The name of the college's strategic initiative and the 'new chapter' following its move to the Livingston campus.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
Small College with Big Dreams
The long-standing unofficial motto and branding slogan of the institution.
St. George
St. George Towers, a partner residence hall in Brooklyn Heights managed by Educational Housing Services (EHS).

T

Terriers
The official mascot and collective name for St. Francis College students.
The Café
General student shorthand for the main dining area and cafeteria.
The Cord
The official student handbook, a tradition at the college since 1941.
The Dining Hall
The main cafeteria facility at the new Livingston Street campus.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
179 Livingston
The main address and primary building of the St. Francis College campus in Downtown Brooklyn.
Bollards
The security turnstiles at the 179 Livingston entrance where students must swipe their Terrier Card to enter.
Boost
The mobile app used by students to manage meal plans and dining dollars.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors for assignments and course materials.
Dining Dollars
The campus currency preloaded onto Terrier Cards for use at the Dining Hall and Brew Shop.
HDTV Production Studio
The college's professional-grade television and media production facility.
mySFC
The central student portal for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
Outdoor Terrace
A 50-seat outdoor space for students located on the campus grounds.
Screening Room 6116
A specific state-of-the-art media and event space located on the 6th floor.
SFC Fitness Center
The campus gym and workout facility located in Room 5212.
SFC Navigate
The mobile app used for academic advising, scheduling appointments, and student success tracking.
Terrier Card
The official student identification card used for campus access and dining.
The Wheeler
The historic building that houses the St. Francis College campus on floors 5, 6, and 7.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Traditional Term runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 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 Brooklyn for St. Francis College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,500

Cost of Living Index

180

Student Population

150,000

City Transportation

Walkability

90

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

New York City Subway (multiple lines including 2,3,4,5,A,C,F,G,N,Q,R,B,D,L), MTA Bus network, Long Island Rail Road – Atlantic Branch and East New York

Nearest Airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (nearby, Queens), LaGuardia Airport (nearby, Queens)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Icon Parking - 111 Livingston St

garage

Located 0.2 miles from campus.

LAZ Parking - 75 Schermerhorn St

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Located 0.2 miles from campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from St. Francis College

Brooklyn Heights remembers 9/11 with annual twilight observance

Brother Gregory Cellini of St. Francis College delivered the Peace Prayer of St. Francis at the annual Interfaith 9/11 Service on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Sep 14, 2026

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St. Francis College and Prospect Schools Launch Partnership

A new partnership designed to make the transition from high school to higher education more accessible for New York students, including access to the Degree in 3 program.

Jul 29, 2026

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MSCHE Approves St. Francis College for Doctoral Accreditation

For the first time in its 167-year history, SFC has been approved to offer accreditation at the doctoral level, starting with a Ph.D. in Information Technology.

Jul 6, 2026

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SFCAlerts system is active for emergency notifications via text, phone, and email.

SFCAlerts system is active for emergency notifications via text, phone, and email.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at St. Francis College

Annual Catholic Renewal St. Francis Reception

September 16, 2026

New York Athletic Club, New York, NY

The 15th Annual St. Francis Reception benefiting New Yorkers in need, featuring the Saint Francis Service Award honorees.

2026 Brendan J. '68 & Barbara A. Dugan Memorial Golf Outing

September 28, 2026

Rockaway Hunting Club

An annual alumni golf outing event in memory of Brendan J. and Barbara A. Dugan.

Fall Open House

October 17, 2026

St. Francis College, 179 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY

Admissions open house for prospective students to explore the campus and learn about programs.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at St. Francis College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

119 Columbia Heights

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@sfc.edu

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