Touro UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in New York City, NY. Operating on a semester system.

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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Touro University

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
8
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Fall Semester 2026 (Lander College for Men)Fall Semester 2026 (Lander College of Arts & Sciences)Fall Semester 2026 (NYSCAS)Relevant now
  2. Winter Intersession 2027
  3. College Intersession January 2027 (Lander College of Arts & Sciences)Intersession January 2027 (Lander College for Men)
  4. Spring Semester 2027Spring Semester 2027 (Lander College for Men)Spring Semester 2027 (Lander College of Arts & Sciences)Spring Semester 2027 (NYSCAS)
  5. College Intersession June 2027 (Lander College of Arts & Sciences)
  6. Summer Session 3 2027 (NYSCAS)

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

APAMSA
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, a student group focused on health issues affecting the AAPI community.

F

Farragut
The Farragut Inn, the main dining facility and social hub for students on the California campus.

M

Mare Island
The historic naval shipyard location of the California campus, often used to describe the campus environment or commute.

O

OMM
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine; frequently used by students to refer to the specific lab sessions or practical coursework.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
SOMA
Student Osteopathic Medical Association, the national organization for osteopathic medical students with a local campus chapter.

T

The Residences
The primary student housing complex located on the Touro University California campus on Mare Island.
TUSOMA
Touro University Student Osteopathic Medical Association, a professional organization for medical students.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, assignments, and grades.
cross_river_campus_cafe
Cross River Campus Cafe
doc_s_caf_new_york_medical_college
Doc's Café (New York Medical College)
H-1
Building H-1, a major academic and laboratory building on the Mare Island campus.
Handshake
The career services platform used by Touro students to find internships and job opportunities.
Lander
Refers to the various Lander College campuses in New York, such as Lander College for Men (LCM) or Women (LCW).
Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The main undergraduate division of Touro University in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
OneCard
The official Touro University identification card used for building access, library services, and campus identification.
touro_law_center_cafeteria
Touro Law Center Cafeteria
TouroOne
The integrated online portal used by students across all campuses for registration, financial aid, and grades.
Wilderman
Wilderman Hall, a central building at the California campus housing administrative offices and classrooms.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 11 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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Active Students

17

Syllabi Analyzed

6

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Life in New York City for Touro University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in New York City.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,800

Cost of Living Index

190

Student Population

600,000

City Transportation

Walkability

99

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

New York City Subway, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Staten Island Ferry

Nearest Airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Touro University

From Brazil to NYC, Touro NYSCAS Alum Builds a Career in AI and Automation

Ricardo Monteiro Barbosa combines business, AI, and research to advance his career in automation after graduating from the New York School of Career and Applied Studies.

Oct 1, 2026

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Mother and Daughter Students Pursue Their Dreams Together at Touro

A mother-daughter duo navigates higher education together at Touro, pursuing degrees in fields ranging from psychology to fashion and entrepreneurship.

Sep 29, 2026

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Touro University starts antisemitism institute amid rise in incidents

Touro University announced the launch of a new antisemitism institute focused on research, legal advocacy, and education to combat bias on college campuses.

Mar 25, 2026

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Touro University uses the TUAlert (TLC Alert) and Rave Mobile Safety systems to notify students of emergencies and weather-related closings. No active alerts are reported as of October 12, 2026.

Touro University uses the TUAlert (TLC Alert) and Rave Mobile Safety systems to notify students of emergencies and weather-related closings. No active alerts are reported as of October 12, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Touro University

Fall Classic Charity Golf Tournament

October 13, 2026

Engineers Country Club, 55 Glenwood Road, Roslyn, NY 11576

A charity golf tournament held as a fundraiser for the university.

Touro Wellness Day

October 13, 2026

Cross River Campus, Room 402, 3 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036

A wellness day open to all Touro students featuring guided practices in mindfulness, movement, and self-care.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program Virtual Open House

October 14, 2026

Online via Zoom

Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at this online open house.

Applied Behavior Analysis Virtual Open House

October 21, 2026

Online via Zoom

An online information session for the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program.

Spring Registration

November 9, 2026

Campus-wide / Online

Opening of registration for the Spring 2027 semester.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Touro University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Attached townhouses at Lander College for Men

Capacity: 39

Room types: garden apartment

Educational Housing Services (EHS) - NYC

Room types: Not specified

Grasslands I

Lander College for Men campus townhouses

Lander College for Women residence

Room types: suite

Malks Katz Womens Dorm

Mens Dorm at Lander College for Men

NYCPM Housing at The Bridges

Room types: suites, deluxe singles, singles, singled-shared, super suite with private balcony

Opal complex apartments

Residence Halls (11 halls on campus)

Student Housing near Touro Law Center

Room types: studio, 2-bedroom

The Belmont at Eastview (Touro Law Center off-campus affiliated housing)

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

The Bridges

Room types: super suite, suite, single, single-shared

The Bridges at NY College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM Housing)

Room types: suites, deluxe singles, singles, singled-shared, super suite (extra spacious with private balcony)

Touro College on-campus dorms

TouroCOM Middletown residence hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@touro.edu

Official Website

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