Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Prescott, AZ. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

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
19
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer Semester (Term A) 2027
  4. Summer Semester (Term C) 2027
  5. Summer Semester (Term B) 2027
  6. Fall Semester 2027
  7. Spring Semester 2028
  8. Summer Semester (Session A) 2028
  9. Summer Semester (Session C) 2028
  10. Summer Semester (Session B) 2028

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Campus language

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19 terms

A

AIAA
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, a professional society for aerospace engineers.
ALPA
Air Line Pilots Association, a student chapter of the professional pilot union.

E

Earhart's
Earhart's Dining Commons, the main campus buffet-style dining hall.

H

Haas
Haas Hall, a primary freshman residence hall.

M

MMA
Mingus Mountain Apartments Complex A.
MMB
Mingus Mountain Apartments Complex B.

P

PR
Pershing Rifles, a military-oriented student organization.

R

Riddle Vision
A term used by students to describe the shift in perception of attractiveness due to the campus's skewed gender ratio.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
Simply To Go
The grab-and-go food section located within the dining facilities.

T

TBA
Thumb Butte Apartments Tower A, typically housing upperclassmen.
TBB
Thumb Butte Apartments Tower B, typically housing upperclassmen.
The Flight Line
The area at the Prescott Regional Airport where flight training and aircraft operations occur.
The Hangar
The Hangar Cafe, a dining location offering quick meals and coffee.
The Hill
The main campus area, which is situated at a higher elevation than the surrounding city of Prescott.
The Riddle Bubble
The feeling of isolation or being disconnected from the outside world while living on the Prescott campus.
The Village
The Village Apartments, a residential area on the edge of campus.

W

WAI
Women in Aviation International, a professional organization with a large campus chapter.
WOW
World of Wings, a popular campus eatery specializing in chicken wings and burgers.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
AC-1
Academic Complex 1, housing many general education and engineering classrooms.
amelia_s_simply_to_go
Amelia's Simply to Go
AX
The Aviation Complex, where many flight-related classes and simulators are located.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used by faculty to post assignments and course materials.
DLC
Davis Learning Center, which contains the campus library and auditorium.
EagleCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
eagles_caf
Eagles Café
earhart_s_dining_hall
Earhart's Dining Hall
ERNIE
Embry-Riddle Network Information Exchange, the central online portal for grades, registration, and email.
Flight Line Shuttle
The university-provided bus service that transports students between the main campus and the airport.
STEM
The STEM Education Center, featuring advanced labs and the campus planetarium.
The King
The King Engineering and Technology Center.
wow_the_student_union
WOW @ the Student Union

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
19 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 Prescott for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Students

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

Timezone

Mountain Time (no DST)

Median Rent

$1,600

Cost of Living Index

110

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Prescott Transit Authority and local bus services, Regional shuttles to Phoenix

Nearest Airports

Prescott Regional Airport (Ernest A. Love Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean-influenced semi-arid (BSk)

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot B

surface_lot

General campus parking.

Lot F

surface_lot

Located near Haas Commons; stop for Groome Shuttle.

Lot N

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Located near Haas Commons.

Campus News

Latest updates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Embry-Riddle Study of Coordinated Movement in Nature Could Provide Engineering Insights

Research into how schools of fish and flocks of birds move in unison could lead to better coordination for autonomous vehicle swarms.

Sep 2, 2026

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Embry-Riddle Forum Explores Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI

A campus forum discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in both defending against and facilitating cyberattacks.

Sep 1, 2026

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Embry-Riddle Tests New Nontechnical Pilot Training Framework with US Airlines

Research led by Dr. Barbara Holder proposes a new framework for assessing pilot performance beyond technical skills.

Sep 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

BCA General Meeting

September 9, 2026

Prescott Campus

Weekly general meeting for the Board of Campus Activities.

Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium: 25 Years Later

September 10, 2026

STEM Building 76, Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium

A livestream panel discussion from the National Air and Space Museum marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium: Galaxy Collisions and Evolution

September 11, 2026

STEM Building 76, Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium

A livestream program from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center featuring the James Webb Space Telescope's findings.

Admissions Regional Presentation

September 12, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

Regional admissions presentation for prospective students and families.

Fun Library Finds Workshop

September 16, 2026

Hazy Library, Room 204 (Online)

Workshop to discover hidden gems and equipment available for checkout at the library.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Coyote Hall

Room types: shared rooms

Elk Hall

Room types: shared rooms

Granite Mountain Hall

Room types: suite

Javelina Hall

Room types: shared rooms

Juniper Hall

Room types: suite

Manzanita Hall

Room types: suite

Mingus Mountain Complex

Room types: hall-based residence

Quail Hall

Room types: shared rooms

Roadrunner Hall

Room types: shared rooms

Saguaro Hall

Room types: suite

The Dells Hall

Room types: suite

The Dells Hall / Simply ToGo

Thumb Butte Complex - T3

Capacity: 300

Room types: apartment

Thumb Butte Modulars

Room types: modular

Thumb Butte T1 Apartments

Room types: apartment

Thumb Butte T2 Suites

Room types: suite

Thumb Butte T3 Apartments

Room types: apartment

Village Complex

Room types: apartment, suite

Village Complex Double Suites (Manzanita, Juniper, Dells)

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@prescott.erau.edu

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