University of Rio GrandeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Rio Grande, OH. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for University of Rio Grande

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
17
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring 2027
  3. Summer 2027

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Campus language

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17 terms

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39 North
The campus coffee shop located in the Rhodes Student Center, serving coffee, tea, and light food

A

AGC
All-Greek Council, the governing body overseeing social Greek organizations on campus
AMA
American Marketing Association student chapter at Rio
ASA
Association of Student Athletes, a group that advocates for NAIA RedStorm athletes

D

Davis
Davis Hall, a residence hall located on North College Avenue

G

Grab and Go
A campus pantry service in the Rhodes Student Center providing free food items and hygiene products to students in need

H

Holzer
Holzer Hall, a residence hall located at 16 Dormitory Alley

M

Main Dining Room
An alternate official name for The Marketplace often used in formal dining service communications
Moulton
Moulton Hall, one of the resident halls located along Dormitory Alley
myRio
The online student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid information

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges (RGCC students)

R

RedStorm
The official nickname for the university's athletic teams and the student body collectively
RedZone
A student-centered recreation space in the Rhodes Student Center featuring gaming consoles, a movie theater, and a pool hall
Rio
The common shorthand name for the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College

T

The Marketplace
The main all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining hall located on the top floor of the Davis University Center
TKE
Tau Kappa Epsilon (Rho-Pi chapter), a national men's fraternity active on campus
Trinity
Trinity Hall, a primary and modern $20-million residence hall on campus

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
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39 North Coffee Shop
Allen Hall
The primary administrative building located on North College Avenue
Bob Evans Farms Hall
An academic building named in honor of the local business icon Bob Evans
Davis University Center
The facility housing the main dining hall (Marketplace) and student success offices
Greer Museum
The Esther Allen Greer Museum, the campus's primary art and history museum facility
Lyne Center
The campus facility for athletics and physical education
Rhodes
James A. Rhodes Student Center, which houses Student Engagement, 39 North, and the RedZone
Rio Centers
Regional satellite campuses located in Jackson, McArthur, Meigs, and Pike counties
RioNet
The official campus email system for students and faculty
Storm Bucks
Campus currency included in meal plans or purchased separately for use at 39 North or the Marketplace
Success Portal
The online hub where students can schedule appointments with Success Coaches and track academic tasks
the_marketplace_marketplace_dining_room
The Marketplace (Marketplace Dining Room)
Total Living Plan
A comprehensive bundle for residential students that covers housing, 19 meals per week, and $50 in Storm Bucks

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 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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Life in Rio Grande for University of Rio Grande Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Rio Grande.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Nearest Airports

Tri-State Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lyne Center Parking Lot

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Located beside Wood Hall; used for events like the Intergenerational Festival.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Rio Grande

Steyer hits milestone, RedStorm win division title in rout of KCU

Junior setter Lydia Steyer recorded her 1,000th career assist as the volleyball team clinched the RSC East Division title.

Oct 30, 2026

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Rio Receives Capital Funding to Bolster Workforce Training

The University received $7.5 million in capital funding to modernize science labs and technical training spaces.

Oct 20, 2026

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Seven set to enter Rio Athletic Hall

Rio Grande Athletics announced the 2026 Hall of Fame induction class, featuring seven former standout athletes.

Oct 1, 2026

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Class Cancellation: Robert Heggestad - All classes cancelled today, Wed, Oct 28th.

Class Cancellation: Robert Heggestad - All classes cancelled today, Wed, Oct 28th.

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Class Cancellation: Kevin Lyles - All classes cancelled today, Thurs, Oct 22nd.

Class Cancellation: Kevin Lyles - All classes cancelled today, Thurs, Oct 22nd.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Rio Grande

RSC Women's Volleyball Championship Quarterfinal

November 11, 2026

Newt Oliver Arena

The RedStorm volleyball team will host the No. 6 seed in the River States Conference Championship quarterfinal round.

Fall Open House

November 19, 2026

Rio Grande Main Campus

An opportunity for prospective students to tour campus, learn about admissions and financial aid, and meet with faculty.

RGCC Board of Trustees Meeting

November 23, 2026

BEF 216

Regular meeting of the Rio Grande Community College Board of Trustees.

Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)

November 25, 2026

Campus-wide

Thanksgiving Break begins; no classes held through November 27.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Rio Grande

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Boyd Hall

Casa Bella Apartments

Davis Hall

Davis University Center

Holzer Hall

Moulton Hall

Trinity Hall

Unity Hall

Capacity: 396

Room types: single, double

Wellness Hall

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@rio.edu

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