York College of PennsylvaniaStudent Guide

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

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York, PA
4K+ students
@ycp.edu
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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for York College of Pennsylvania

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
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

30 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 1st Cohort
  3. Fall Session A 2026
  4. Fall Session C 2026
  5. Fall 2026 2nd Cohort
  6. Fall Session B 2026
  7. Spring 2027 1st Cohort
  8. Spring Semester 2027
  9. Spring Session A 2027
  10. Spring Session C 2027
  11. Spring 2027 2nd Cohort
  12. Spring Session B 2027
  13. Summer Session A 2027
  14. Summer Session C 2027
  15. Summer Session I 2027
  16. Summer Session I
  17. Summer Special Session 2027
  18. Summer Special Session
  19. Summer Session II 2027
  20. Summer Session II
  21. Summer Session B 2027
  22. Fall Session A 2027
  23. Fall Session C 2027
  24. Fall Session B 2027
  25. Spring Session A 2028
  26. Spring Session C 2028
  27. Spring Session B 2028
  28. Summer Session A 2028
  29. Summer Session C 2028
  30. Summer Session B 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

Appell Cafe
A grab-and-go dining location located within the Appell Life Sciences Building.

B

Brockie
Brockie Commons, an apartment-style residence for upperclassmen.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization that plans major campus events.

J

Johnson
Johnson Hall Dining, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on main campus.

N

North
North Campus, referring to the residential area including Richland Hall and Springettsbury Hall.

P

Penn
Penn Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Spart's
The Spartan's Den, a retail dining location in the Iosue Student Union.
Spartan Spirit
The general term for school pride and participation in campus traditions.
Susq
Susquehanna Hall, a residence hall on the main campus.

T

The Hill
The steep incline on the main campus that students walk to reach academic buildings.
The Rock
A large boulder on campus that is frequently painted by student organizations to promote events.

W

West
West Campus Suites, a residential area located across the Codorus Creek from the main campus.
West Dining
The dining hall located on West Campus, often used by students living in the suites.
WVYC
The student-run radio station of York College of Pennsylvania.

Y

YCP Rec
The Campus Recreation department managing intramurals and fitness programs.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Campbell
Campbell Hall, the main building for humanities and social science classes.
Flex
Dining currency included with meal plans, used at on-campus dining locations.
GAC
The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, the primary athletic and recreation facility.
johnson_dining_hall
Johnson Dining Hall
LS
The Appell Life Sciences Building, housing science labs and classrooms.
spart_s_den
Spart's Den
Spartan Card
The official multi-purpose identification card for students, used for building access and payments.
Spartan Dollars
A debit-like account on the Spartan Card used for on-campus and select off-campus purchases.
starbucks
Starbucks
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that runs between Main, West, and North campuses.
The Union
The Dr. Robert V. Iosue Student Union, the hub for student life and dining.
west_campus_dining_hall
West Campus Dining Hall
Willman
The Willman Business Center, home to the Graham School of Business.
YCP Alert
The emergency notification system used for weather-related closures or campus safety alerts.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 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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Alpha Sigma Tau

A national sorority and a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).

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Source: ycp.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Campus Activities Board (CAB)

A standing committee of the Student Senate responsible for planning and executing a wide variety of events for the student body.

Source: ycp.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Club Baseball

Competitive baseball club competing against other colleges.

Tryout required

Source: ycp.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Dance Team

A club sport dance team that performs at campus events and competes.

Tryout required

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Delta Phi Epsilon

A social sorority and member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).

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Resources & spaces

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Recent York College of Pennsylvania Syllabus Analyses

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ACC 220.104

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Fall 2026

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ART 101.104

ART & VISUAL CULTURE

Fall 2026

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BIO220

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Fall 2025

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BIO220.101

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Fall 2025

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BIO 221

Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab

Fall 2026

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BUS-260

BUS-260

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Life in York for York College of Pennsylvania Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

14,000

City Transportation

Walkability

75

Bikeability

52

Public Transit

York County Transit Authority (rabbittransit) bus network

Nearest Airports

Harrisburg International Airport, York Airport (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

23 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

GSFC Participant & Visitor Parking Lot

surface_lot

Open 6 am - 2 am; no bus parking permitted.

West Campus Parking

surface_lot

Restricted from Main Campus during business hours.

Grantley Hall Parking Lot

surface_lot

Located on West Campus; used for events like Trunk or Treat.

Campus News

Latest updates from York College of Pennsylvania

York leaders react to racist flyers posted following violence on West Jackson Street

City leaders condemned racist flyers found in the community following an off-campus brawl involving York College students.

Sep 21, 2026

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Police investigate off-campus brawl involving York College students

York City Police are investigating an incident on West Jackson Street where several students were attacked by a large group during a street takeover.

Sep 15, 2026

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York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years

More than 1,000 new students enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester, marking significant growth for the college.

Aug 12, 2026

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Police investigation into off-campus violence on West Jackson Street involving students.

Police investigation into off-campus violence on West Jackson Street involving students.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at York College of Pennsylvania

Homecoming 2026 Kick Off

October 2, 2026

Iosue Student Union Patio, Student Union Lawn

The official start of Homecoming 2026, featuring activities from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

YCP Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 2, 2026

Campus-wide

A weekend-long celebration for alumni and families including SpartaFest, reunions, and the 50th anniversary of WVYC radio.

Alumni Hiking Club - York Rail Trail

October 3, 2026

Heritage Rail Trail

A scenic stroll along the Heritage Rail Trail as part of Homecoming & Family Weekend.

YCP Trunk or Treat

October 21, 2026

Grantley Hall Parking Lot, West Campus

Annual community event with games, crafts, and prizes from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at York College of Pennsylvania

All first-year students are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria such as living with family within a certain radius.

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

Coryell Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Goodling Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: single, double, suite

Founders Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: double, suite

Spring Garden Apartments

Capacity: 120

Room types: apartment

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Studebaker Hall

Room types: quad-occupancy apartment

Susquehanna Hall

Thomas Hall

Room types: single, double

Tyler Run Complex

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@ycp.edu

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