Huntington UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Huntington, IN. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Huntington 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 2026
Campus terms
18
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

15 entries
  1. Summer 2026
  2. Online Summer Session II 2026
  3. Fall 2026Relevant now
  4. Spring Term 2027
  5. Summer Session 2027
  6. May Session 2027
  7. Online Summer Session I 2027
  8. Summer Session 2027
  9. Online Summer Session II 2027
  10. Fall 2027
  11. Spring Term 2028
  12. May Session 2028
  13. Online Summer Session I 2028
  14. Summer 2028
  15. Online Summer Session II 2028

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Campus language

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18 terms

B

Baker
Baker Hall, a residence hall for female students.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a campus ministry organization.
Forester
The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Huntington University student.

H

Hardy
Hardy Hall, a residence hall primarily housing male students.

J

J-Term
January Term, a three-week intensive academic session held in January.

L

Livingston
Livingston Hall, a residence hall for male students.

M

MAC
Multicultural Advisory Council, an organization promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.
Meadows
Meadows Hall, a residence hall for female students.
Miller
Miller Hall, a residence hall for female students.

N

Norm's
Norm's Place, a coffee and snack shop located within the Merillat Complex (The Plex).

O

O-Week
Orientation Week, the period of activities for incoming freshmen before classes start.

R

Roush
Roush Hall, a residence hall for male students.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning campus-wide events.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The DC
The Habecker Dining Commons, the primary campus cafeteria.
The Forest
The official name for the student cheering section at athletic events.
The Hub
A snack bar and social gathering space located in the Union Building.

W

Wright
Wright Hall, a residence hall primarily housing female students.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Dowden
Dowden Science Hall, the primary building for science and mathematics classes.
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Forest Blend
Forester ID
The official student identification card used for meal plans and building access.
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Foresters Grille
habecker_dining_commons
Habecker Dining Commons
HU Portal
The central online dashboard where students access grades, schedules, and financial accounts.
Loew
Loew-Brenn Hall, an administrative and classroom building.
MCA
The Merillat Centre for the Arts, housing the theater, music department, and art galleries.
Moodle
The learning management system used by professors to post course materials and assignments.
The Link
The campus-wide communication platform or newsletter for student updates.
The Plex
The Merillat Complex, the university's primary athletic and physical education facility.
The UB
The Union Building, which houses the Dining Commons and student social areas.
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Wrapped

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Collegiate Farm Bureau

A student-led organization offering leadership and engagement opportunities related to agriculture, including career development, service learning, and professional networking.

Open to all

Source: huntington.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Esports

A diverse community of gamers enjoying community and collegiate-level competition. Currently competing in titles like Overwatch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Valorant, and Fortnite.

Tryout required

Source: huntington.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Huntington Esports

A diverse community of gamers enjoying community and collegiate-level competition. Currently competing in titles like Overwatch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Valorant, and Fortnite.

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Disc Golf Club

A club for students passionate about disc golf. The club meets to play on the campus course and attends local tournaments.

Drop in any time

Source: huntington.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Campus rituals

Homecoming

An annual weekend celebration for alumni, students, and the community, featuring events like a cornhole tournament and other festivities.

Drop in any time

Source: huntington.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Resources & spaces

Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

Provides academic support services including tutoring, writing assistance, and disability services for students.

Open to all

Source: huntington.edu · Verified 1 month ago

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Life in Huntington for Huntington University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

86

Student Population

1,200

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Local demand-response transit services

Nearest Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport (regional access), Huntington Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

30 in

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Huntington University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Baker Hall

Capacity: 98

Room types: suite

Forester Village

Room types: apartment

Hardy Hall

Capacity: 123

Room types: single, double

Livingston Hall

Room types: single, double

Meadows Hall

Room types: suite

Miller Hall

Room types: suite

Roush Hall

Capacity: 132

Room types: suite

Wright Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@huntingtonu.edu

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