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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Dallas, TX. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
8 entries Aug 17 → Dec 16, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Dec 14 → Jan 15, 2027
Winter 2026 Winter Term 2026
Jan 19 → May 21, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jun 1 → Jul 8, 2027
Summer 2027 Term A Summer Term A 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 5, 2027
Summer 2027 Term B Summer Term B 2027
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Coffee with the President A recurring informal event where students are invited to interact directly with the college president over coffee.
CSL Criswell Student Life, the department responsible for campus activities, organizations, and student services. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population. T
The Hub The Student Hub, the central campus lounge area where students gather to eat, study, and purchase snacks from vending machines.
The Villas The Villas at Gaston, the official apartment-style student housing located near the main campus building. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Canvas The learning management system used by students to access course materials, syllabi, and submit assignments.
Criswell 360 The college's comprehensive student success program and orientation initiative for new students.
dining_hall Dining Hall
Horner Hall The main campus building that houses classrooms, administrative offices, the library, and the chapel.
Ruth Chapel The primary assembly space located within Horner Hall used for chapel services and special events.
Sonis The student information system (SonisWeb) used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
Wallace Library The campus library located on the second floor of Horner Hall. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 5 approved campus terms and 7 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. Using DormWay at Criswell College What the product handles for students.
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Criswell College Honors Dr. Roland Lopez with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity During the Fifty-First Commencement Exercises, Criswell College honored Dr. Roland Lopez for his faithful service and ministry.
May 16, 2026
Read More Criswell Students Bring the Voice of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to Capitol Hill Students participated in national dialogues in Washington, D.C., representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and engaging in public policy discussions.
Apr 15, 2026
Read More Registration Begins for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 Course registration opened for the upcoming Winter and Spring terms for all currently enrolled students.
Nov 2, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Criswell College
Tuesday Chapel November 17, 2026
Weekly chapel service for worship and teaching.
Academic Chapel November 18, 2026
Wednesday academic chapel service featuring messages from faculty or guest speakers.
Fall Break November 23, 2026
Fall Break will be observed from November 23–27, 2026, providing students an opportunity for rest and reflection.
Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed November 26, 2026
The campus will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26–27, 2026.
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