Linfield UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in McMinnville, OR. Operating on a semester system.

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2K+

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

18

Housing Buildings

250

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Linfield 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
16
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Summer Semester
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. January 2027
  4. Spring 2027
  5. Summer 2027
  6. Fall 2027
  7. January 2028
  8. Spring 2028
  9. Summer 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

ASLU
Associated Students of Linfield University, the student government body.

C

Cats
Short for Wildcats, the university's mascot and the collective name for the student body.

D

Dillin
Dillin Hall, the primary campus dining commons.

F

FSL
Fraternity and Sorority Life, the campus Greek system.

H

HP
Hewlett-Packard Park Apartments, typically reserved for upperclassmen.

J

Jane
Jane Failing Hall, a residence hall on the south side of campus.

L

LPC
Linfield Panhellenic Council, the governing body for sororities.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, representing students living in campus housing.

S

Starbs
The Starbucks location situated within the Nicholson Library.

T

The Apartments
General reference to the on-campus apartment complexes including HP, Dana, and Elkinton.
The Ave
Third Street in downtown McMinnville, the primary social and dining hub for students off-campus.
The Bubble
The feeling of isolation or being in a closed social circle within the small Linfield campus environment.
The Cat
The bronze Wildcat statue on campus, often a meeting point or site for campus traditions.
The Suburbs
A student nickname for the apartment area due to its distance from the campus center.

W

WEB
Wildcat Events Board, the student-led organization that plans campus activities.
Wildcat Express
The grab-and-go dining location located in Dillin Hall.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
CatNet
The university's internal network and portal for accessing email, grades, and campus resources.
dillin_dining_hall
Dillin Dining Hall
Etrieve
The electronic document and form system used for submitting campus paperwork and petitions.
Graf
Graf Hall, the primary building for physics and mathematics.
HHPA
Health, Human Performance and Athletics complex, containing the gym and pool.
just_baked_smart_bistro
Just Baked Smart Bistro
mack_s_marcat
Mack's Marcat
Melrose
Melrose Hall, the main administrative building housing the President's office and financial aid.
Self-Service
The online platform used by students for class registration and viewing financial accounts.
starbucks
Starbucks
subhub
Subhub
T.J. Day
T.J. Day Hall, the academic building for Business, English, and Philosophy.
The Lib
Nicholson Library, the main campus library.
Wildcat ID
The official student identification card used for meal plans and building access.
wildcat_express
Wildcat Express

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 15 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 McMinnville for Linfield University Students

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

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,213

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

1,900

City Transportation

Walkability

94

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

Yamhill County Transit Area (local and regional bus routes), Local demand-response transit services

Nearest Airports

McMinnville Municipal Airport (General aviation), Nearby commercial service via Portland International Airport (PDX)

Climate Averages

Climate

Csb warm-summer Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Pioneer Parking Lot

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Located between Pioneer Hall and Riley Campus Center; primary pickup for airport shuttle.

Keck Campus Lot

surface_lot • High on game days

Large lot south of the stadium; used for football game day parking.

Blaine Street Lot

surface_lot

Reserved for accessible parking during major events like Commencement.

Campus News

Latest updates from Linfield University

Linfield University earns top rankings in Oregon for value, outcomes and student experience

Linfield ranked among Oregon's top four colleges in nine categories in Niche's 2027 rankings, including No. 1 for Best Value.

Sep 8, 2026

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Linfield Football: Wildcats claim statement victory, 41-15, over UW-Oshkosh

The Linfield football team secured a dominant win against UW-Oshkosh, signaling a strong start to the 2026 season.

Sep 11, 2026

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Nicholson Library to be closed on Saturdays

The Jereld R. Nicholson Library announced it will remain closed on Saturdays for the 2026-27 academic year.

Sep 5, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Linfield University

WEB Presents: Sip and Paint

September 17, 2026

Nicholson Library, Austin Reading Room

A mini canvas painting event hosted by the Wildcat Events Board (WEB).

Jonasson Lectureship: "Why Reconstruction Matters" by Gregory Downs

September 29, 2026

Nicholson Library, Austin Reading Room

A thought-provoking lecture by Gregory Downs as part of the Jonasson Endowed Special Lectureship.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Linfield University

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria.

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

Pioneer Hall

Capacity: 40

Room types: single, double

Melrose Hall Residence

Capacity: 60

Room types: single, double, suite

T.J. Day Hall Residences

Capacity: 50

Room types: single, double

Apartments (various)

Capacity: 100

Room types: apartment style

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@linfield.edu

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