Tabor CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Hillsboro, KS. Operating on a semester system.

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742

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Liberal Arts College

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6

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Tabor 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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
19
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer Term 1 2027
  4. Summer Term 2 2027

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Campus language

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19 terms

A

Adrienne's
Adrienne's Coffee Shop, located within the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts.

B

Bluejays
The official nickname and mascot for Tabor College students and athletic teams.

C

California
One of the three men's residence halls alongside Nebraska and Oklahoma.
CHUMS
Challenging, Helping, and Understanding Kids through Mentorship, a long-standing local mentoring program.
CMC
Campus Ministries Council, which coordinates student-led ministry efforts.
Courtside
The Courtside Grill, a grab-and-go dining option in the Student Center.

D

Dakota
Dakota Hall, a residence hall for male upperclassmen.

E

Ediger
One of the women's residence halls alongside Regier, East, and West.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student organization for Christian fellowship through sports.

H

Harms
Harms Hall, a residence hall for male students.

J

Java Jays
The campus coffee shop and lounge area.
JayShop
The official campus bookstore and merchandise shop.
Jaywash
The co-ed student laundry facility located on the southeast corner of the Women's Quad.
Jost
Jost Hall, a residence hall for female students.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SP&D
Share, Prayer, and Dare; a contemporary worship experience held on Wednesday nights.

T

The Caf
The main campus cafeteria located in the Student Center.
The Quads
The Men's and Women's Quads, the primary residence halls for all students.
Townhouses
Upperclassmen housing units for men.

Places and practicalities

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

16 details
All-Inclusive Price
Tabor's pricing model that bundles tuition, room, board, laundry, and textbooks into one fee.
Comprehensive Deposit
A $200 required deposit that guarantees financial aid and reserves on-campus housing.
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Courtside Grill
CRC
The Campus Recreation Center, featuring gym space and racquetball courts.
Early Registration
A dedicated day for incoming freshmen to meet with advisors and finalize their class schedules.
FCFA
The Shari Flaming Center for the Arts, the main venue for theater and musical performances.
Free Parking
A campus policy allowing all students, including freshmen, to park on campus at no cost.
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Java Jays Coffee Bar
SFWC
The Shari Flaming Welcome Center, home to admissions, financial aid, and the president's office.
SLL
The Solomon L. Loewen Natural Science Center, housing science labs and classrooms.
STCR
The Student Center, which houses the cafeteria, gym, and student services.
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Tabor Dining Hall
The Hub
The student mailroom and service area located in the Student Center.
The Lohrenz
The H.W. Lohrenz Administration Building, the historic heart of campus housing offices and the chapel.
Unlimited Meal Plan
The standard dining plan at Tabor that allows students all-day access to the cafeteria.
WMEC
The Wohlgemuth Music Education Center, housing the music department and practice rooms.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
19 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 Hillsboro for Tabor College Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

80

Student Population

800

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

40

Nearest Airports

Hillsboro Municipal Airport (general aviation), Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (regional, about 60 miles south)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

54°F

Avg Snowfall

18 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Southwest Gate (Stadium Drive)

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Designated for home fans during stadium events.

North Gate (Baseball Field)

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Designated for students during stadium events.

East Gate (Adams Street)

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Designated for visiting fans during stadium events.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Tabor College

Day Classes Begin

August 18, 2026

Tabor College Campus

The first day of classes for the Fall 2026 semester.

Chapel

August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Tabor College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Dakota Hall

Harms Hall

Jost Hall

Capacity: 86

Room types: single, double, triple

Men’s Quads

Townhouses

Room types: double, single

Women’s Quads

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@tabor.edu

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