The Master's University and SeminaryStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Santa Clarita, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for The Master's University and Seminary

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
Campus terms
15
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. Fall 2026 Online Session 1Online Fall 2026 Session 1
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Online Session 2Online Fall 2026 Session 2
  4. Winter 2027Winterim 2027
  5. Online Spring 2027 Session 1Spring 2027 Online Session 1
  6. Spring 2027
  7. Online Spring 2027 Session 2Spring 2027 Online Session 2
  8. Online Summer 2027 Session 1Summer 2027 Online Session 1
  9. Post-Session 2027
  10. Online Summer 2027 Session 2Summer 2027 Online Session 2
  11. Fall 2027
  12. Spring 2028

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Campus language

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15 terms

A

ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization on campus.

D

D-Group
Discipleship Group, small-group Bible studies led by student leaders within the residence halls.
Dixon
Dixon Hall, a women's residence hall.

H

Hotch
Hotchkiss Hall, a men's residence hall.

I

IBEX
Israel Bible Extension, the university's semester-abroad program in Israel.

M

Mustangs
The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.

R

Ring by Spring
The cultural phenomenon or goal of becoming engaged to be married by the spring semester of senior year.

S

Slight
Slight Hall, a women's residence hall.
Sweazy
Sweazy Hall, a women's residence hall.

T

The Caf
The Mustang Grill, the primary campus dining hall located in the student center.
The Canyon
A reference to Placerita Canyon, the geographic area where the campus is situated.
The Trophy Room
The campus coffee shop and snack bar located in the Dunkin Student Center.
TMS
The Master's Seminary, the graduate theological division of the institution.
TMU
The Master's University, the undergraduate division of the institution.

W

Waldock
Waldock Hall, a men's residence hall.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
canyon_cafe
Canyon Cafe
Chapel
The mandatory assembly held three times a week for worship, prayer, and biblical teaching.
Dunkin
The Dunkin Student Center, which houses the cafeteria, mailroom, and student lounge.
Mustang ID
The official student identification card used for meal plans, library access, and building entry.
mustang_grill
Mustang Grill
Powell
Powell Hall, the main administrative building housing the registrar and financial aid offices.
Reese
The Reese Center, the primary academic building for science and mathematics.
Self-Service
The online student portal used for course registration, viewing grades, and managing financial accounts.
The Mac
The MacArthur Center, the main gymnasium and venue for indoor athletic events and large gatherings.
The Placerita
Placerita Canyon Road, the main road providing access to the campus and dormitories.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 10 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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Campus Life Leaders

A team of trained and mentored leaders whose purpose is to facilitate relationship-building on campus by enhancing and providing various campus-wide activities.

Source: masters.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Chapel Band

The main music ensemble that leads worship through song in Chapel. The band also tours, visiting churches, camps, and schools to represent the University.

Tryout required

Source: masters.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Doxology

A new music performance ensemble consisting of up to 12 students (singers and instrumentalists) who travel to churches to perform Christ-honoring music and represent TMU. Admittance is by audition only and members receive scholarships.

Tryout required

Source: masters.edu · Verified 3 months ago

Engage! Week

A ministry experience where classes are canceled and students break into small teams to work with local churches, non-profits, and businesses through service projects.

Open to all

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Global Outreach Leader

A student leadership role focused on ministry and service opportunities off campus.

Regular commitment

Source: masters.edu · Verified 3 months ago

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Campus rituals

Chapel

A vital part of the week where students, faculty, and staff gather for a time centered on the expositional preaching of Scripture and worship.

Open to all

Source: masters.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Resources & spaces

Biblical Counseling Center

Provides counseling services based on the belief that God's Word is sufficient to address life's problems. Also serves as a training center for students in the Biblical Counseling program.

Open to all

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Department of Campus Safety

Provides 24/7 campus patrol, emergency response, traffic control, and monitoring to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Open to all

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Fitness Center

Free to students and open every day, the fully equipped Fitness Center amenities include cardio equipment, weight equipment, and a wide variety of machines.

Open to all

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Health Services

Empowers students to think Biblically when caring for their physical health. The on-campus Health Center provides basic first aid and over-the-counter medications.

Open to all

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Life in Santa Clarita for The Master's University and Seminary Students

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Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

City Transportation

Public Transit

Santa Clarita Transit

Nearest Airports

Hollywood Burbank Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Los Angeles International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

P1 Event Parking

surface_lot

Designated for campus events.

P2 Dining Parking

surface_lot

Convenient for Mustang Grill access.

P3 Visitor Parking

surface_lot

Designated for general campus visitors.

P5 Dorm Parking

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Requires valid Mustang Permit and ID tap for gate entry.

Campus News

Latest updates from The Master's University and Seminary

Fall Magazine Tells the Story of the First 100 Years of TMU

The fall edition of The Master's University Magazine highlights a century of faithfulness to Christ and Scripture.

Oct 27, 2026

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Enrollment Growth Continues at TMU

TMU on pace for a fifth straight class of 400+ students, with total on-campus enrollment exceeding 1,200.

May 1, 2026

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The Master's University Receives High Rankings from the Wall Street Journal

TMU ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for recommendation and No. 4 for community and social life by WSJ.

Feb 1, 2026

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Mustang Alert: Swift water likely in wash area; unsafe to cross. Power restored to main campus.

Mustang Alert: Swift water likely in wash area; unsafe to cross. Power restored to main campus.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The Master's University and Seminary

The Master's University Men's Soccer vs GSAC Semifinal

November 5, 2026

The Master's University, Santa Clarita, CA

The Mustangs compete in the GSAC tournament semifinals.

Sufficiency of Scripture Summit

November 6, 2026

Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA

A centennial-themed event designed to defend and celebrate the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture.

Mondays @ Master's

November 16, 2026

Santa Clarita, CA

A preview event for prospective students and families including campus tours, chapel, and financial aid seminars.

Oxford Blue Club Meeting

November 20, 2026

The Master's University Campus

Student club meeting for academic fellowship.

Christmas Market at The Master's University

December 4, 2026

Santa Clarita, CA

Annual Christmas market event featuring local vendors and holiday festivities.

Come Christmas Sing! Concert

December 4, 2026

Music Recital Hall, North Campus

A festive musical performance by the School of Music.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The Master's University and Seminary

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Canyon Homes

C.W. Smith Hall

Room types: double

Dixon Hall

Room types: double

Hotchkiss Hall

Room types: double

Oak Manor Apartments

Slight Hall

Room types: apartment (front room for 3-4, side room for 2)

Sweazy Hall

Room types: double

Waldock Hall

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

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