Geneva CollegeStudent Guide

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Housing Buildings

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Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Geneva College

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
Campus terms
16
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Summer Term 2026
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer 2027 May Term Night Classes / Summer Online Session 1
  5. Summer 2027 May Term Day Classes
  6. Summer 2027 Online Session 2
  7. Fall 2027
  8. Spring 2028
  9. Summer 2028 Begin May@Geneva, Summer Evening, & Summer Online 1Summer 2028 May@Geneva / Summer Evening / Summer Online 1
  10. Summer 2028 Begin May@Geneva Day ClassesSummer 2028 May@Geneva Day Classes
  11. Summer 2028 Online 2Summer 2028 Online Session 2
  12. Summer 2028 Online 3Summer 2028 Online Session 3

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

Alex's
Alexander Dining Hall, the primary buffet-style cafeteria on campus.

C

Clarke
Clarke Hall, a residence hall on the campus perimeter.
Covies
A nickname for the students and athletic teams, derived from the 'Covenanters' mascot.
CSE
Center for Student Engagement, the office responsible for campus activities and leadership.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a popular student-led religious organization.

G

GC
A standard shorthand abbreviation for Geneva College used by students in text and speech.
GCSU
Geneva College Student Union, the primary student government and programming body.

M

McKee
McKee Hall, a residence hall primarily for female students.
Memorial
Memorial Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
MGN
My Geneva Network, the internal web portal for student records and campus information.

P

Pearce
Pearce Hall, a residence hall for male students.

R

Riverview
Riverview Cafe, a dining location offering grab-and-go options.

T

The Brig
The Brigadoon, a casual dining area and snack bar located in the Student Center.
The Cottages
A collection of small houses used as upperclassmen residence halls.
The Hill
The common nickname for the Geneva College campus and its community.

Y

Young
Young Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
alexander_dining_hall_alex_s
Alexander Dining Hall (Alex's)
Bagpiper
The Bagpiper, a building housing the campus theater and communication department.
Fern Cliffe
Fern Cliffe House, a historic building used for faculty offices and meetings.
Flex
Flex Points, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at The Brig and Riverview.
Geneva Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Metheny
Metheny Fieldhouse, the main athletic facility and gymnasium.
Old Main
The historic administration building and central landmark of the college.
S&E
The Science and Engineering Building, housing labs and technical classrooms.
The Cabinet
The campus food pantry available to students facing food insecurity.
The Walk
The main pedestrian thoroughfare connecting the upper and lower parts of the campus.
the_brigadoon_the_brig
The Brigadoon (The Brig)

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 11 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Promotes the Civil Engineering profession through student interaction with each other and members of the engineering profession.

Open to all

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Engineering Ambassadors Network (EAN)

Agents of change through leadership, conversations, presentations, and hands-on activities to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Geneva College Marching Band

Performs at football games and other campus events.

Regular commitment

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Geneva College Student Government (GCSG)

The representative body for students, working to improve student life and voice student concerns to the administration.

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Geneva College Theater Program

Produces a musical in the fall and a play in the spring, as well as student-directed One Acts.

Tryout required

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Campus rituals

Cokes and Connections

A high-energy activity fair held in the fall semester to help students get involved with clubs and organizations on campus.

Drop in any time

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

Resources & spaces

Counseling Services

Offers free and confidential behavioral health services to students, including assessment, crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling.

Open to all

Health Services

Provides comprehensive and confidential health care to all students, including acute illness management and minor injury care.

Open to all

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

McCartney Library

Provides access to over 400,000 items, electronic databases, and books, along with research support and study spaces.

Open to all

Source: geneva.edu · Verified 20 days ago

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Life in Beaver Falls for Geneva College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Beaver Falls.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$800

Cost of Living Index

81

Student Population

1,800

City Transportation

Walkability

29

Bikeability

25

Public Transit

Beaver County Transit Authority

Nearest Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50.5°F

Avg Snowfall

36 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Lots A-R

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General use parking spaces distributed across campus.

Spectator Parking Lot

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Located adjacent to Route 18 at the college entrance for athletic events.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Geneva College

Men's Soccer vs. Marietta College

September 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Beaver Falls, PA

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Geneva College

All freshmen are required to live on campus unless they live with a parent or guardian within a 25-mile radius of campus.

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

Kriebel Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Wiley Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: double, suite

McCartney Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double, suite

Presidents House Apartments

Capacity: 30

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@geneva.edu

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