Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 (8 weeks, first module)

The semester, explained for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

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 (8 weeks, first module)
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 (8 weeks, first module) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

29 entries
  1. Summer 6-Week Session II BSummer III 2026 (6 weeks)
  2. Summer Session III 2026
  3. Fall 2026 (8 weeks, first module)Fall 2026 8-Week Module 1Fall 2026 8-week Session 1Relevant now
  4. Fall Semester 2026
  5. Fall 2026 (8 weeks, second module)Fall 2026 8-Week Module 2Fall 2026 8-week Session 2
  6. Winter Session 2027
  7. Spring 2027 (8 weeks, first module)Spring 2027 8-Week Module 1Spring 2027 8-week Session 1
  8. Spring Semester 2027
  9. Spring 2027 (8 weeks, second module)Spring 2027 8-Week Module 2Spring 2027 8-week Session 2
  10. Summer I 2027 (6 weeks)Summer I 2027 6-Week ModuleSummer Session I 2027
  11. Summer I 2027 (8 weeks)Summer I 2027 8-Week Module
  12. Summer II 2027 (6 weeks)Summer II 2027 6-Week ModuleSummer Session II 2027
  13. Summer III 2027 (6 weeks)Summer III 2027 6-Week ModuleSummer Session III 2027

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16 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.

D

Dickinson Cafe
A dining location situated within Dickinson Hall, often used for quick meals between classes.

G

GSA
Graduate Student Association, representing the interests of the graduate student body.

H

Hackensack Side
The portion of the campus located on the west bank of the Hackensack River.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities on campus.

J

Jeepers
A popular food and social area located within the Student Union Building.

M

Metro
The common shorthand for the Metropolitan Campus, distinguishing it from the Florham Campus.

N

Northpointe
Northpointe Residence Hall, the newest and largest dormitory on the Metropolitan campus.

R

Riverside
The Riverside Café, the main dining hall located in the Student Union Building.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.

T

Teaneck Side
The portion of the campus located on the east bank of the Hackensack River.
The Courts
A common shorthand for the University Court residential complex.
The Lindens
Linden Courts, a series of eight small residence halls typically housing upperclassmen.
The River
Refers to the Hackensack River, which physically divides the Metropolitan campus.
The SUB
The Student Union Building, which houses the primary dining facilities and student lounges.

U

UC
University Court, a complex of residence halls on the Teaneck side of the campus.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Becton
Becton Hall, home to the Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering.
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Bridge Café
DH
Dickinson Hall, a major academic building housing the Silberman College of Business and other departments.
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Dickinson Café
KnightCard
The official multi-purpose photo ID card for students, used for building access and meal plans.
Kron
The Kron Building, which houses various administrative and academic services.
Muscarelle
The Muscarelle Center for Computing, Innovation, and Design.
Public Safety
The department responsible for campus security, emergency response, and parking enforcement.
Robison
Robison Hall, an academic building housing various classrooms and administrative offices.
Self-Service
The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial accounts.
The Bridge
The footbridge over the Hackensack River that connects the Teaneck and Hackensack sides of the campus.
The Shuttle
The inter-campus shuttle service that transports students between the Metropolitan and Florham campuses.
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The Dish
Webmail
The university-provided email system used for all official campus communication.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 (8 weeks, first module) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 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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Student Government Association (SGA)

Acts as the liaison between the University administration and the student body, and coordinates the recognition and funding of student organizations.

Regular commitment

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 21 days ago

WFDU-FM

A noncommercial FM radio station broadcast from the Metropolitan Campus, offering students the opportunity to develop skills for success in commercial broadcasting.

Source: wfdu.fm · Verified 21 days ago

The Equinox Student Newspaper

A bi-weekly student run, edited and printed newspaper that serves as a forum for varying ideas and opinions of the Metropolitan Campus community.

Open to all

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 29 days ago

Accounting Society

Focuses on informing students about current accounting topics and enhancing professional and career-development skills.

Open to all

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 21 days ago

Alpha Epsilon Phi

The oldest continually active sorority on the Metropolitan campus, encouraging members to be active in all aspects of college and Greek life.

Invite only

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 21 days ago

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Promotes professional development through community outreach, teamwork, and professional interaction. Supports concrete canoe and steel bridge competitive teams.

Open to all

Source: sites.google.com · Verified 21 days ago

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Unites students and faculty interested in computing and provides a forum for intellectual discussion and networking.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 21 days ago

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Welcome Week

A series of events at the start of the school year designed for students to meet new friends, navigate campus, and kick off the new academic year.

Drop in any time

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 21 days ago

Resources & spaces

Academic Support Center

Offers free, one-on-one tutoring assistance to all undergraduate and graduate students in over 40 subject areas, as well as workshops on time management and study skills.

Drop in any time

Office of Student Life

The center of campus community life, responsible for student organizations, leadership development, Greek Life, campus events, and traditions.

Drop in any time

Source: fdu.edu · Verified 29 days ago

Student Counseling and Psychological Services (S-CAPS)

Offers counseling, diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy, advocacy, and mental health referrals to help students manage emotions and meet academic and social challenges.

Open to all

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Life in Teaneck for Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$3,200

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

NJ Transit buses to New York City and Hackensack, Rockland Coaches commuter buses, Short trips to nearby rail stations (Hackensack, Englewood)

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

56°F

Avg Snowfall

11 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

North Lot

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Primary parking area for students; located near the Fitness Center.

South Lot

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Authorized for faculty, staff, residents, and commuters (Mon-Fri 8am-12 midnight).

Student Union Lot

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Located near the Greg Olsen Student Union.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

The Lindens

Room types: double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@fairleighdickinsonum.edu

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