Adams State UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall A Session 2026

The semester, explained for Adams State 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 A Session 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall A Session 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Summer Semester 2026
  2. Summer 10 Week Session 2026
  3. Summer FastTrack 2026
  4. Fall A Session 2026Fall Fast Track 1 2026Relevant now
  5. Fall Semester 2026
  6. Fall Fast Track 2 2026
  7. Fall B Session 2026

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

AS&F
Associated Students & Faculty, the student government body at Adams State.

C

CAMP
College Assistance Migrant Program, a federally funded program supporting students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds.
CASA
Center for Academic Success and Advising, the primary hub for student tutoring and academic support.
Conour
Conour Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen and single-occupancy rooms.
Coronado
Coronado Hall, the largest residence hall on campus, often housing first-year students.

G

Girault
Girault Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students.
Grizzlies
The official mascot and collective name for the Adams State student body.

H

Houtchens
Houtchens Hall, a residence hall offering suite-style living arrangements.
HPPE
The Department of Kinesiology, formerly known as Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

L

La Veta
The official name of the main campus dining hall.

M

McCurry
McCurry Hall, part of the McCurry-Pruit complex for first-year student housing.

P

Pruit
Pruit Hall, part of the McCurry-Pruit complex for first-year student housing.

T

The Caf
La Veta Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat student dining facility.
The Den
The Grizzly Den, a retail food court area located in the Student Union Building featuring various quick-service options.
The Grizzly Way
A term used to describe the campus culture of community and resilience.
The Valley
The San Luis Valley, the high-altitude region where the university is located.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Grizzly ID
The unique identification number assigned to every student for administrative purposes.
grizzly_eats
Grizzly Eats
la_mesa_dining_hall
La Mesa Dining Hall
McDaniel
McDaniel Hall, the primary academic building housing most classrooms and faculty offices.
Nielsen
Nielsen Library, the main campus library and study hub.
OneCard
The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Plachy
Plachy Hall, the main athletic complex housing the gym, pool, and indoor track.
qdoba
Qdoba
Richardson
Richardson Hall, the historic main administration building featuring the campus clock tower.
SafeZone
A campus program and designation for offices and individuals providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students.
The Rex
Rex Stadium, the football and track and field stadium.
The SUB
The Student Union Building, the central hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
Workday
The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall A Session 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 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 Alamosa for Adams State University Students

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

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

3,200

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

San Luis Valley Transportation bus services, Intercity bus connections

Nearest Airports

San Luis Valley Regional Airport (Bergman Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Cold semi-arid

Avg Annual Temp

42°F

Avg Snowfall

32 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

SUB Visitor Lot

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Located north of the Student Union Building off Monterey Avenue.

Porter Hall Lot

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Located west of Porter Hall off Edgemont Blvd; used for admissions visitors.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Adams State University

Fall Semester begins

August 24, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Adams State University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Conour Hall

Room types: single, double

Coronado Hall

Capacity: 480

Room types: single, double, super suite

Family Apartments

Capacity: 80

Room types: 2-bedroom apartment, 3-bedroom apartment

Girault Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: single, double

Houtchens Hall

Room types: 2-bedroom apartment

McCurry Hall

Room types: 3-bedroom apartment

Moffat Apartments

Moffatt Hall

Room types: 3-bedroom apartment

Petteys Hall

Capacity: 272

Room types: 3-bedroom apartment

Residence at Rex

Capacity: 67

Room types: 4-bedroom apartment, 5-bedroom apartment

Rex Residence

Savage Hall

Room types: 3-bedroom apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@adams.edu

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