Tabor CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Tabor College. Core organization is free for students.

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

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742

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

25

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.
java_jays_coffee_bar
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.
tabor_dining_hall
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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26 mapped items from 6 public sources

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Campus Ministries Council (CMC)

Directs and coordinates the efforts of student ministries at Tabor, consisting of executive positions and representatives from each ministry.

Source: tabor.edu · Verified today

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Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball

Recreational 3-on-3 basketball league open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Drop in any time

Source: tabor.edu · Verified today

Campus rituals

Chapel

A regular gathering of the campus community for worship, testimonies, and messages to encourage spiritual growth.

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Source: tabor.edu · Verified today

Resources & spaces

Career Services

Assists students with career exploration, resume and cover letter development, job/internship searches, and graduate school applications.

Open to all

Disability Support

Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or learning disabilities, including individualized test-taking, extended time, and note-taking.

Source: tabor.edu · Verified today

Tabor College Library

Provides access to over 55,000 print items and extensive online resources, databases, and journals. Also houses the Student Success department.

Open to all

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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

Main Campus Parking

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Parking is free for all students.

Campus News

Latest updates from Tabor College

Taylor Kriley hired as VP of Enrollment, Marketing, and Communication

Tabor College appointed Dr. Taylor Kriley to lead enrollment and marketing efforts, joining from Emporia State University.

Sep 30, 2026

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Katherine Brown takes second in first-ever Peace Talks contest

Senior psychology major Katherine Brown placed second in the inaugural Peace Talks competition for her speech 'The Woman on the Corner: Prostitutes are People too.'

Sep 21, 2026

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Tabor College named 2026 recipient of NetVUE Vocation Across the Academy Grant

The college was awarded $150,000 to integrate vocational exploration across academic programs, one of only eight institutions selected nationally.

Sep 1, 2026

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Nearly $2.4 million given to support Tabor College students

Tabor reported its second-best fundraising year, with $2.39 million contributed to the Tabor Fund and over $11 million in total gifts and grants.

Jul 16, 2026

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Tabor College utilizes an emergency alert system where users can text 'Alert' to +1(833)-510-7740 to register for SMS notifications.

Tabor College utilizes an emergency alert system where users can text 'Alert' to +1(833)-510-7740 to register for SMS notifications.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Tabor College

Chapel

November 11, 2026

Tabor College Campus

Weekly campus chapel service held from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

Last Day for Student-Initiated Course Withdrawals

November 17, 2026

Tabor College

Final deadline for students to initiate withdrawals from courses for the Fall 2026 semester.

Jazz in the Black Box

November 19, 2026

Prieb Harder Theatre, Shari Flaming Center for the Arts

A jazz performance featuring student musicians, scheduled for 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026

Tabor College

Campus break for the Thanksgiving holiday, running through November 28.

Christmas Festival: Band/Choir Concert

December 4, 2026

Richert Auditorium, Shari Flaming Center for the Arts

Annual Christmas festival performance featuring the Tabor College Band and Choir at 7:00 pm.

Reading Day

December 5, 2026

Tabor College

A dedicated day for students to prepare for final exams; no classes are held.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Tabor College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Adams VII Hall

California Hall

Carson Hall

Dakota Hall

Duplex

Capacity: 86

Room types: single, double, triple

East Hall

Ediger Hall

Harms Hall

Capacity: 24

Room types: double

Hiebert Hall

Jost Hall

Capacity: 86

Room types: single, double, triple

Kansas Hall

Lincoln III Hall

Lincoln IV Hall

Lincoln V Hall

Lincoln VI Hall

Loewen Hall

Men's Quad

Capacity: 168

Nebraska Hall

Oklahoma Hall

Regier Hall

Townhouses

Capacity: 28

Room types: double

Wiebe Hall

Women's Quad

Capacity: 160

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@tabor.edu

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