The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester

The semester, explained for The Southern Baptist Theological 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 Semester
Campus terms
15
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Online Fall 1 (F1)
  2. Fall SemesterRelevant now
  3. Online Break Week
  4. Online Fall 2 (F2)
  5. Online Winter (JA)Winter Term
  6. Spring Semester
  7. Online Spring 1 (S1)
  8. Online Break Week
  9. Online Spring 2 (S2)
  10. Online Summer (SU)Summer Term

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Campus language

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15 terms

E

Edgar's
Edgar's Bakery, a popular on-campus bakery and cafe located in the Honeycutt Center.

F

Founders
Founders' Cafe, a casual dining and coffee spot in the Honeycutt Campus Center.
Fuller
Fuller Hall, a residence building primarily used for married student housing and families.

H

HRC
The Health and Recreation Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.

M

Mullins
The Mullins Complex, the primary residence hall for single men.

S

Sampey
Sampey Hall, one of the historic residence halls for men.
SGA
Student Government Association, representing the student body of both SBTS and Boyce College.
Springdale
The Springdale Apartments, an off-campus housing complex owned by the seminary for families.

T

The Bevin Center
The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization, the hub for missions and outreach programs.
The Bubble
A term used to describe the insular, self-contained nature of the seminary campus environment.
The Caf
The main dining hall located in the Honeycutt Campus Center.
The Great Hall
The ornate main hallway in Norton Hall often used for formal events and displays.
The Lawn
The large grassy quad area between Norton Hall and the Alumni Memorial Chapel.
The Seal
The seminary seal embedded in the floor of Norton Hall; tradition dictates that students should not walk on it.

W

Whitsitt
Whitsitt Hall, the primary residence hall for single women.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Canvas
The learning management system where students access course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
dining_hall
Dining Hall
habaneros
Habaneros
Honeycutt
The Honeycutt Campus Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
Legacy
The Legacy Hotel and Conferences, the on-campus hotel for guests and intensives.
MySBTS
The online student portal used for registration, tuition payments, and official records.
Norton
Norton Hall, the main administrative and academic building housing the Great Hall.
scholars_coffee
Scholars' Coffee
Shield Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library checkout.
TARC
The Transit Authority of River City, the local Louisville bus system with stops near campus.
The Chapel
Alumni Memorial Chapel, the site of twice-weekly chapel services.
The Clinic
The on-campus health clinic providing medical services to students and their families.
The Library
The James P. Boyce Memorial Library, the primary research facility.
the_sub_shop
The Sub Shop

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 14 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 Louisville for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

76

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

TARC bus system

Nearest Airports

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Bowman Field

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

12.7 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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Commuter/Part-time Lots (10, 10a, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17)

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Dorm Resident Lots (4, 7, 8, 10a, 12, 13, 14)

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Assigned to residents of Mullins, Fuller, and Carver Halls.

Campus News

Latest updates from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fan Into Flame: Southern Seminary Trustees Celebrate Growth and Stewardship at Fall 2026 Meeting

The Board of Trustees met to celebrate institutional growth, reporting a total headcount of over 5,800 students and strong financial reports.

Oct 20, 2026

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Southern Seminary to Offer Every PhD Concentration in Modular Format Beginning Fall 2027

Expanding its highest level of study, SBTS will move all PhD concentrations to a modular format to allow students to study without relocating.

Oct 27, 2026

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SBTS Formally Installs Andrew T. Walker as Dean of the School of Theology

Dr. Andrew T. Walker was formally installed as the 12th dean of the School of Theology during a chapel service.

Sep 16, 2026

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The campus utilizes the RAVE Alert notification system for emergencies and weather closures; all students and employees are automatically registered.

The campus utilizes the RAVE Alert notification system for emergencies and weather closures; all students and employees are automatically registered.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

International Coffee Hour

November 4, 2026

Bevin Center

Weekly gathering every Wednesday for free coffee and fellowship, praying for nations and hosting visiting missionaries.

Fall 2026 Chapel Service

November 5, 2026

Alumni Memorial Chapel

Weekly chapel service held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the semester.

Louisville Evangelism

November 6, 2026

Meet at Bevin Center

Weekly evangelism outings in the Louisville area. Participants meet at 12:45 p.m. on Fridays.

Southern Seminary Alumni & Friends Luncheon

November 9, 2026

Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant, Berea, KY

A special luncheon for graduates of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary held during the KBC Annual Meeting.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Carver Hall

Room types: single, double

Fuller Hall Apartments

Room types: one-bedroom

Grinstead Apartments

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom

Legacy

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@sbts.edu

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