Maranatha Baptist UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Watertown, WI. Operating on a semester system.

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965

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

10

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Maranatha Baptist 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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
13
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Summer D Session 2026 (Online)
  2. Summer B Session 2026 (Online)
  3. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now

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Campus language

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13 terms

A

Armitage
Armitage Hall, a women's residence hall
ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization

C

Carey
Carey Hall, a women's residence hall

G

Gould
Gould Hall, a men's residence hall

J

Judson
Judson Hall, a men's residence hall

R

Ring by Spring
The common phenomenon or goal of becoming engaged to be married by the spring of senior year

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus social events
Society
One of the campus social-literary organizations that function similarly to fraternities or sororities
Spurgeon
Spurgeon Hall, a men's residence hall

T

The Bubble
The sheltered or isolated social and cultural environment of the university campus
The DC
The Dining Complex, the primary campus cafeteria
The Den
The campus snack bar and coffee shop located in the Student Center

V

Vicary
Vicary Hall, a women's residence hall

Places and practicalities

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

9 details
Burckart
Burckart Hall, the primary facility for music and fine arts
Cedarholm
The Cedarholm Library
Chapel
Mandatory daily spiritual assembly for all students
Check-in
The nightly curfew procedure for students living in residence halls
dining_complex_dc
Dining Complex (DC)
Old Main
The central administrative building housing classrooms and offices
Society Meeting
Weekly mandatory meetings for members of the campus social societies
The Gym
The main athletic facility and gymnasium
The Point
The online student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial accounts

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 9 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Watertown for Maranatha Baptist University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

3,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Local taxi services, Intercity bus connections

Nearest Airports

Watertown Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

34 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Faculty/Staff

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Designated as Lot 32 on campus map.

Visitors/Off-Campus Students

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Designated as Lot 33 on campus map.

On-Campus Men

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Designated as Lot 34 on campus map.

On-Campus Women

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Designated as Lot 36 on campus map.

Campus News

Latest updates from Maranatha Baptist University

Frontline Involvement: Global Encounters 2026

MBU students participated in summer ministries worldwide, presenting the gospel through music, medical care, and ESL.

Aug 31, 2026

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Two New Concentrations: Art and Music

Maranatha is offering two new stand-alone concentrations in Art and Music this fall due to widespread student interest.

Sep 1, 2026

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Meet New Art Instructor Heidi Kartman

Mrs. Heidi Kartman joins the Humanities Department this fall as an art instructor, bringing a professional background from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Aug 15, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Maranatha Baptist University

Labor Day (No School)

September 7, 2026

Maranatha Baptist University Campus

University holiday; no classes held.

Guest Recital: Dr. Gingery, Tenor

September 18, 2026

Burckart Hall

A guest vocal recital featuring tenor Dr. Gingery at 4:00 PM.

VCY America Rally

September 19, 2026

Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, WI

Praisemen performing at the VCY America Rally. Doors open at 5:00 PM; program at 6:00 PM.

Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches Annual Meeting

September 21, 2026

Calvary Baptist Church, Watertown, WI

Annual meeting featuring Praisemen programs at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Calvary Baptist Church Service

September 27, 2026

Bensenville, IL

Praisemen performing at 6:00 PM.

Heritage Baptist Church Service

September 27, 2026

Crown Point, IN

Praisemen performing during the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM services.

Experience MBU Weekend

October 1, 2026

Maranatha Baptist University Campus

A multi-day event for 9th-12th grade students to visit classes, sing in choir, and experience campus life. Runs through October 3.

Harvest Rally 2026

October 3, 2026

Maranatha Baptist University Quad

A day of competition, spiritual growth, and fall fun for teens, featuring a 'Battle on the Quad' from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Maranatha Baptist University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Armitage Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Carey Hall

Room types: 4-5 person, 6-bed bunk

Day Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Gould Hall

Room types: quad

Hilsen Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Judson Hall

Room types: 6-person

Leland Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Melford Hall

Room types: quad

Spurgeon Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Weeks Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@maranathabaptistu.edu

Official Website

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