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Student guide · Summer Session II 2026

The semester, explained for University of Hartford

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
Summer Session II 2026
Campus terms
20
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Summer Session I 2026
  2. Summer 1 7 Weeks 2026
  3. Summer Session II 2026Relevant now
  4. Summer 2 7 Weeks 2026
  5. Summer Session II 2026
  6. Fall 2026
  7. Fall 2026 Seven-Week Session 1
  8. Fall 2026 Seven-Week Session 2
  9. Winterterm 2027Winterterm 2027 - December Online
  10. Winterterm 2027 - January On-Campus
  11. Spring 2027

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Campus language

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20 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events.
Commons
University Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.

E

Einstein's
The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated in the Mortensen Library.

G

GSU
The food court area located within the George Seay Union.

H

Hawk Hall
A residence hall specifically for first-year students participating in Residential Learning Communities.
Hawk Nation
The collective term for the student body, alumni, and fans of UHart athletics.
Howie
The official name of the University of Hartford's Hawk mascot.

K

Konover
The Konover Campus Center, which often hosts late-night dining or special food events.

P

P-Safe
Public Safety, the campus department responsible for security and emergency services.
Park River
The Park River Apartments, located near the river on the edge of campus.

R

Regents
Regents Park, an apartment-style housing complex on campus.

S

S.A.F.E.
Student Ambassadors For Education, a peer mentoring and leadership group.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
STN
Student Television Network, the campus-run television station (Channel 2).

T

The Bridge
The pedestrian bridge over the Park River that connects the residential side of campus to the academic side.
The Market
The Village Market, a convenience store located in the Village Apartments area.
The Quads
Residential complexes A through F, which house the majority of first-year students.
The Village
The Village Apartments, typically for upperclassmen, located on the south side of campus.

U

UHart
The standard shorthand name for the University of Hartford used by students and faculty.

W

WSAM
The student-run radio station of the University of Hartford.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Auerbach
Auerbach Hall, which houses the Barney School of Business and the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.
Dana
Dana Hall, the primary building for science and engineering classrooms and labs.
Dining Dollars
Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
Handel
The Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, located off-campus on Albany Avenue.
HawkCard
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and 'Dining Dollars'.
Hillyer
Hillyer Hall, the central building for Hillyer College and various academic departments.
Hursey
The Francis X. and Nancy Hursey Center for Advanced Engineering and Health Professions.
LiveSafe
The mobile app used by the university for emergency communications and reporting safety concerns.
Mortensen
The Mortensen Library, the main library on the university's campus.
Public Safety
The campus police department, commonly contacted for safety escorts or building lockouts.
Self-Service
The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
The Mort
The Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, located off-campus on Albany Avenue.
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that runs between campus locations and local shopping centers.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 13 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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  • 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.

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Club Dance Team

Performs at various university events, including basketball games, and competes at the national level.

Tryout required

Source: hartfordhawks.com · Verified 1 month ago

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Engineers Without Borders

A student chapter of EWB-USA that partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through sustainable engineering projects.

Open to all

Pre-Physical Therapy Club

Aims to provide students interested in Physical Therapy with opportunities for volunteering, shadowing, and learning about the profession and graduate school applications.

Open to all

The Hartford Events and Activities Team (The HEAT)

A student-run organization responsible for planning and implementing a wide variety of programs, activities, and events for the entire student body.

Open to all

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Habitat for Humanity

Campus chapter of the international organization that works to build and repair homes for those in need in the local community.

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Hawktober (Homecoming & Family Weekend)

UHart's annual Homecoming and Family Weekend held in October, featuring reunions, athletic events, and activities for students, alumni, and their families.

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Source: hartford.edu · Verified 15 days ago

Biology Club

A club for students interested in biology to connect, learn, and participate in biology-related activities.

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Campus rituals

Midnight Breakfast

A popular tradition held during final exams each semester where faculty and staff serve breakfast to students late at night as a study break.

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Source: hartford.edu · Verified 15 days ago

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Life in West Hartford for University of Hartford Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in West Hartford.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

CTtransit bus service

Nearest Airports

Bradley International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot E

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Located adjacent to Public Safety headquarters.

Lot D

surface_lot • Competitive

Split between resident (yellow spaces) and commuter (red spaces).

Lot N

surface_lot • Limited in evenings

Located near athletic fields; risk of foul balls.

K Lot

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Designated for commuters, visitors, and faculty/staff.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Hartford

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

28 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

A, B, C Neighborhoods

Capacity: 260

Room types: single, double

A–D Neighborhoods

Room types: double

Andrews

Room types: single, double

Neighborhood A

Capacity: 260

Room types: single, double

Barlow

Room types: single, double

Beecher

Room types: single, double

Neighborhood B

Capacity: 260

Room types: single, double

Neighborhood C

Capacity: 260

Room types: single, double

Crandall

Room types: single, double

D and E Neighborhoods

D Neighborhood

Capacity: 260

Room types: double, single

DuBois

Room types: single, double

E Neighborhood

Capacity: 260

Room types: double, single

F Neighborhood

Room types: single, double

Hawk Hall

Capacity: 260

Room types: double

Hotchkiss Hall

Capacity: 200

Malcolm X

Room types: single, double

Neighborhoods (general)

Room types: double

Olmsted

Room types: single, double

Park River Apartments

Capacity: 260

Room types: double, single

Poe

Room types: single, double

Reeve

Room types: single, double

Regents Park

Capacity: 520

Room types: single, double

Stevens

Room types: single, double

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The Villages (Quads 1-7)

Capacity: 850

Room types: multi-bedroom apartments

Village Apartments

Capacity: 850

Room types: double, quad, six-person

Warner

Room types: single, double

Willard

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

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