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Student guide · Fall 2026 St. Mary's A

The semester, explained for University of St Thomas

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 St. Mary's A
Campus terms
17
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 St. Mary's A runs Aug 3, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

32 entries
  1. Summer Double Session 2026
  2. Summer Session 2 2026
  3. Fall 2026 St. Mary's ARelevant now
  4. Fall 2026 Compressed A
  5. Fall 2026 ABSN A
  6. Fall 2026 Glassell
  7. Fall 2026 ABSN RegularFall 2026 RegularFall 2026 St. Mary's Regular
  8. Fall 2026 ABSN B
  9. Fall 2026 Compressed B
  10. Fall 2026 St. Mary's B
  11. Winter Mini 2026-2027
  12. Spring 2027 St. Mary's A
  13. Spring 2027 ABSN A
  14. Spring 2027 Compressed A
  15. Spring 2027 ABSN Regular
  16. Spring 2027 RegularSpring 2027 St. Mary's Regular
  17. Spring 2027 Glassell
  18. Spring 2027 ABSN B
  19. Spring 2027 Compressed B
  20. Spring 2027 St. Mary's B
  21. Summer 2027 ABSN Full
  22. Summer 2027 ABSN A
  23. Summer 2027 School of Theology SMS
  24. Summer 2027 1st 5-Week
  25. Summer 2027 1st 7-Week
  26. Summer 2027 10 Week (Reg)
  27. Summer 2027 School of Theology 1st 5-week
  28. Summer 2027 ABSN B
  29. Summer 2027 2nd 5-Week

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17 terms

B

Beakers
A coffee and snack shop located within the O'Shaughnessy Science Center.

D

DACC
Diversity Activities Council, a student group focused on multicultural programming.

F

Flynn
Flynn Hall, an apartment-style residence hall typically for upper-division students.

I

Ireland
Ireland Hall, a historic all-male residence hall on the St. Paul campus.

P

Purple Out
A campus-wide tradition of wearing purple to show school spirit during major athletic events.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in campus housing.

S

Scooter's
A casual grill and late-night dining spot located in the Anderson Student Center.
STAR
St. Thomas Activities and Recreation, the student-led board that plans campus events and concerts.
Summit Marketplace
The campus convenience store located in the Anderson Student Center.

T

The Arches
The iconic stone arches on Summit Avenue that serve as a symbol of the university and a popular photo spot.
The Binz
The Binz Refectory, the primary dining hall for students living on the South Campus.
The Plaza
The outdoor gathering space between the Anderson Student Center and the library.
The View
The main resident dining hall located on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center.
Tommie East
The Tommie East Residence Hall, a modern housing facility for upper-division students.
Tommie North
The Tommie North Residence Hall, a primary housing option for first-year students.
Tommie-Johnnie
The historic and intense athletic rivalry between St. Thomas and St. John's University.

U

USG
Undergraduate Student Government, the primary representative body for the student population.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
AARC
Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center, the main campus gym and athletic facility.
ASC
Anderson Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
e-Express
The online account system where students manage their meal plan 'dining dollars' and 'Tommie e-Cash'.
Intercampus Shuttle
The free bus service that transports students between the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
JRC
John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts, a primary academic building for humanities.
MHC
Murray-Herrick Campus Center, housing administrative offices, the post office, and classrooms.
OSS
O'Shaughnessy Science Center, part of the science complex housing labs and classrooms.
OWS
Owens Science Hall, a major facility within the campus science complex.
Public Safety
The campus department responsible for security, emergency response, and parking enforcement.
Tommie Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 St. Mary's A runs Aug 3, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Worth a look

Club Rowing

A co-ed team that competes in regattas against other collegiate rowing clubs.

Open to all

Source: stthomas.edu · Verified 19 days ago

Campus rituals

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kicks off the holiday season on campus with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Anderson Student Center.

Drop in any time

Source: stthomas.edu · Verified 19 days ago

Resources & spaces

Campus Ministry

Serves students of all faith backgrounds and supports the spiritual life of the campus community through liturgies, retreats, service, and dialogue.

Open to all

Source: stthom.edu · Verified 15 days ago

Career Development

Provides individualized career services and resources to help students with internships, mentoring, job leads, resumes, and interviews.

Open to all

Career Services and Testing

Offers career counseling, resume assistance, job search strategies, and various testing services to students.

Open to all

Source: stthom.edu · Verified 15 days ago

Center for Well-Being

An integrated health and wellness center providing medical services, mental health counseling, and wellness education to support students.

Open to all

Counseling and Wellness Services

Offers confidential counseling services, crisis intervention, wellness programs, and disability services for academic accommodations.

Open to all

Source: stthom.edu · Verified 15 days ago

Doherty Library

The main university library, containing over 260,000 physical books and access to over 220,000 electronic books and numerous databases.

Open to all

Source: stthom.edu · Verified 15 days ago

Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center (JAAC)

The central hub for intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, and physical wellness, featuring a gym, weight room, cardio room, pool, and more.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 15 days ago

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Life in Houston for University of St Thomas Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

300,000

City Transportation

Walkability

47

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

METRO local and express bus, METRORail light rail

Nearest Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Moran Parking Center

garage • 24 hours a day

Located at the corner of West Alabama and Graustark; available to students, employees, and visitors.

Student Lot S

surface_lot • 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday

Requires a student parking hangtag.

Employee Lots L, M, O, P

surface_lot • 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday

Restricted to employees with valid hangtags during business hours.

Street Parking

street • Varies

Available along Yoakum Blvd., Colquitt St., West Main St., Branard St., and Sul Ross St.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of St Thomas

UST Students Explore Irish Literature and History in Ireland

Faculty from the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies led a group of 10 students on a three-week immersive trip to Ireland to study literature and history in context.

Sep 7, 2026

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UST Ranked in TIME – America's Best Colleges 2026-2027

The University of St. Thomas has been recognized in TIME's list of America's Best Colleges for 2026-2027, ranking 210 out of 500 schools nationally.

Aug 25, 2026

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UST Welcomes Assisi Archbishop to Houston During U.S. Tour

The university announced the upcoming visit of Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino, who will bring sacred relics to the Houston campus on September 18.

Aug 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of St Thomas

Constitution Day 2026 - America at 250: A Republic, If We Can Keep It

September 16, 2026

University of St. Thomas Campus

A special event celebrating Constitution Day with the theme 'America at 250: A Republic, If We Can Keep It.'

UST Alumni at the Astros 2026

September 18, 2026

Daikin Park

UST alumni gathering at the Houston Astros game, featuring Hispanic Heritage Weekend celebrations and Friday Night Fireworks.

Visit of Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino and Sacred Relics

September 18, 2026

Chapel of St. Basil and Jones Hall

Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino brings relics of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Carlo Acutis, and St. Clare of Assisi for veneration, Mass, and a public lecture.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of St Thomas

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

2085 Grand Avenue Apartments

Room types: double, single

2151 Grand Avenue Apartments

Room types: double

2159 Grand Avenue Apartments

Room types: single

2163 Grand Avenue Apartments

Room types: double

2171 & 2175 Grand Avenue Apartments

Room types: double, single

Brady Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Dowling Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Flynn Residence Hall - Apartments

Room types: single

Flynn Residence Hall - Suites

Room types: double

Frey Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Grace Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Ireland Residence Hall

Room types: double, single, triple

Mid-Campus Houses

Room types: single, double, triple

Morrison Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Murray Residence Hall

Room types: triple, quad

Schoenecker Residence Hall North

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@stthomas.edu

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