John Brown UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Siloam Springs, AR. Operating on a semester system.

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Siloam Springs, AR
2K+ students
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Student guide · Fall 2026 (TUG)

The semester, explained for John Brown 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 (TUG)
Campus terms
17
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 (TUG) runs Aug 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Fall 2026 (TUG)Relevant now
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  5. Spring 2027Spring 2027 (TUG)
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  14. Fall 2027 (TUG)
  15. Fall A 2027Fall A 2027 (OU and Grad)Fall A 2027 (OU/Grad)
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17 terms

C

CA
Commuter Assistant, student leaders who support the commuter student population.
Cali Cafe
California Cafe, a retail dining location offering made-to-order items.

H

Hutch
Hutcheson Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.

J

J. Alvin
J. Alvin Brown Hall, the historic men's residence hall known for its unique traditions.

M

Mayfield
Mayfield Hall, the primary residence hall for women.

N

North
North Hall, a residence hall located on the northern side of campus.

R

RA
Resident Assistant, student staff living in dorms to support residents.
Ring by Spring
The common cultural expectation or goal of being engaged by the spring semester of senior year.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, responsible for planning campus-wide events.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
Silo
Short for Siloam Springs, the town where the university is located.

T

The Caf
Kresge Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility.
The Ground Floor
The campus coffee shop located in the Walker Student Center.
The Hill
A common nickname for the JBU campus due to its elevated geography in Siloam Springs.
The Townhomes
On-campus apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
The Trash Can
A specific large cookie dessert often served or referenced in the dining hall.
TP Game
The annual Toilet Paper Game, a tradition where fans throw rolls of TP onto the court after the first basket of the first home basketball game.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
BGC
Bill George Arena, the primary venue for basketball and volleyball games.
california_cafe
California Cafe
Chapel
The mandatory spiritual formation services held twice a week; students must earn a specific number of credits per semester.
EagleNet
The central online portal for students to access grades, financial aid, and registration.
kresge_dining_hall
Kresge Dining Hall
LRC
The Learning Resource Center, which houses the main campus library.
The Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Ozarks, the iconic chapel and centerpiece of the campus.
Walker
The Walker Student Center, housing the bookstore, mailroom, and student life offices.
Wellness Center
The on-campus facility providing both medical health services and mental health counseling.
WLN
Walton Lifetime Health Complex, the campus fitness and recreation center.
Work-Study
The student employment program where students work campus jobs to help pay for tuition.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 (TUG) runs Aug 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
17 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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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Facilitates networking opportunities, hosts speakers on engineering topics, and promotes scholarship opportunities for mechanical engineering students.

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JBU Club Volleyball

Offers Co-ed recreational nights as well as Men's and Women's competitive teams for volleyball competition.

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Campus rituals

Candlelight Service

A traditional Christmas service of lessons and carols held annually, bringing the campus community together to celebrate the holiday season.

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Resources & spaces

Career Development Center

Provides resources and services to help students explore majors, find internships, prepare for job searches, and plan for graduate school.

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Counseling Services

Provides confidential, professional, and Christ-centered counseling services to currently enrolled students.

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Disability Services

Provides academic and other accommodations for students with documented disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities.

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Health Services

Provides basic medical services, health education, and wellness promotion to students.

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Life in Siloam Springs for John Brown University Students

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Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

93

Student Population

2,500

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Limited regional transit; primarily auto-oriented

Nearest Airports

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

8 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot A (Commuter)

surface_lot

Reserved for commuter students.

Lot D (Faculty/Staff/Visitor/Walton)

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Shared lot for faculty, staff, and visitors.

Tennis Courts Lot

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Available as overflow parking for all students.

Campus News

Latest updates from John Brown University

John Brown University's 43rd Toilet Paper Game Continues Unique Basketball Tradition

JBU fans threw rolls of toilet paper onto the court following the first basket of the first home game of the season, a tradition cited as one of the best in college basketball.

Oct 26, 2026

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JBU Continues Enrollment Growth with Record Incoming Class

JBU welcomed a record 473 new students for the Fall 2026 semester, bringing total undergraduate enrollment to 1,487.

Aug 25, 2026

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Campus safety uses the Crisis Alert System (CAS) for emergency notifications. No active alerts reported as of Nov 8, 2026.

Campus safety uses the Crisis Alert System (CAS) for emergency notifications. No active alerts reported as of Nov 8, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at John Brown University

Musical Theatre: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

November 8, 2026

Berry Performing Arts Center

Retelling of Victor Hugo's epic story of love and acceptance. Starts at 3:00PM CST.

The Gathering

November 8, 2026

Cathedral of the Ozarks

Student-led chapel service held on Sunday nights.

Men's Basketball vs. Ecclesia

November 9, 2026

Bill George Arena

Golden Eagles home game at 11:00 AM.

Men's Basketball vs. Mid-America Christian

November 14, 2026

Bill George Arena

Golden Eagles home game at 2:00 PM.

Men's Cross Country SAC Championships

November 20, 2026

Siloam Springs, AR

Sooner Athletic Conference Championships.

Women's Basketball vs. Evangel

November 21, 2026

Bill George Arena

Golden Eagles home game at 2:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23, 2026

Campus-wide

No classes (Nov 23 - Nov 27).

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at John Brown University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Hutcheson Residence Hall

Capacity: 186

Room types: suite-style

J. Alvin Brown Hall

Room types: suite, single

JBU Townhouses

Room types: four bedrooms with two beds each

Mayfield Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: double, single

Northslope Apartments

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Sheridan Townhouses

Townhouses

Capacity: 8

Room types: duplex-style

Walker Residence Hall

Capacity: 166

Room types: suite-style

West Twin Springs Apartments

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

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Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@jbu.edu

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