Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 1760
- The 1760 Third Avenue residence hall, a 32-story building primarily housing freshmen and transfer students.
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- 55th
- The 55th Street Residence Hall, located in Midtown Manhattan.
- 55th Street
- The 55th Street Residence Hall, a primary housing option for students located in Midtown East.
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- Apple Fest
- The annual fall block party and club fair held on 71st Street.
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- BLSA
- Black and Latinx Student Association, a cultural organization for student advocacy and community.
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- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events.
- Cooper
- The Cooper Square Residence Hall, located in the East Village.
- Cooper Square
- The residence hall located in the East Village, typically housing upperclassmen in apartment-style units.
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- Dance Reps
- The Dance Department Club of Representatives.
- David's
- David's Cafe, a Starbucks-serving coffee shop and lounge located in Nugent Hall.
- David's Cafe
- An on-campus dining option where students can use Dining Dollars for meals.
- DAW
- Dancers at Work; a long-running student-choreographed showcase that is a staple of the dance department.
- Dining Dollars
- The tax-free declining balance currency used for on-campus and select off-campus food purchases.
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- FOUND Study
- The FOUND Study-Turtle Bay residence hall, a newer housing option often used for specific student cohorts like Northeastern-NYC Scholars.
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- Griffin
- The college mascot, used as a prefix for many student services (e.g., Griffin Guide, Griffin Gear).
- Griffins
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
- Griffins Give
- The annual campus-wide fundraising day focused on supporting student scholarships and programs.
- Griffy
- The official mascot of the college, a griffin, often used in names like 'Griffy's Grocery'.
- Griffy's Grocery
- The on-campus food pantry and resource center providing essential food items to students in need.
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- MMC
- The standard abbreviation used by students to refer to the college.
- MMC Engage
- The online portal used by students to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- MTA
- Musical Theatre Association, a student organization that produces musicals and theater events.
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- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the official designation for any recognized campus club.
- Rush
- The practice of snagging discounted Broadway tickets, a core part of the MMC student experience in NYC.
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- SDA
- Student Development and Activities; the administrative office that oversees campus life, clubs, and leadership programs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- SOS
- Student Organization Suite; the physical hub on the 3rd floor of Carson Hall where student leaders and clubs are based.
- Starbucks
- The on-campus Starbucks cafe located within the main building complex.
- Strawberries and Champagne
- The annual celebratory event held for the graduating senior class.
- Strawberry Fest
- The traditional end-of-year spring celebration featuring food and performances.
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- The 4th Floor
- Common shorthand for the 4th-floor terrace, a popular social and study spot.
- The 4th Floor
- Common shorthand for the 4th Floor Café, the primary cafeteria in Carson Hall.
- The 6
- The local subway line (68th St-Hunter College station) used by students to commute between campus and dorms.
- The Bridge
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- The C-Store
- The convenience store located on the 2nd floor of the 55th Street Residence Hall.
- The Commons
- The primary dining hall located on the 3rd floor of Carson Hall.
- The Monitor
- The student-run digital newspaper that serves as the primary source for campus news and student voices.
- The Monitor
- The official student-run newspaper of Marymount Manhattan College.
- The Starbucks
- The licensed Starbucks cafe located within the main campus building.
- The Terrace
- The Lowerre Family Terrace, a popular outdoor student hangout spot connected to the 3rd and 4th floors.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 71st Street
- The primary address and shorthand for the main Upper East Side campus location.
- 71st Street Entrance
- The main campus entry point where students must tap their MMC ID to pass through turnstiles.
- 72nd Street
- The nearest subway station (Q train) located at 72nd St and 2nd Ave, the primary transit point for the main campus.
- Boost
- The mobile ordering app used by students to pre-order food from on-campus dining locations.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system used for course materials and online assignments.
- c_store
- C-Store
- Carson
- Carson Hall, the main academic building on 71st Street.
- Carson Hall
- The main academic building on 71st Street that houses the majority of classrooms and administrative offices.
- david_s_cafe
- David's Cafe
- Dining Dollars
- Funds loaded onto the student ID card used for on-campus food and at partner restaurants via Grubhub.
- Griffin Guide
- The official student handbook containing all college policies and procedures.
- Grubhub+
- A free membership for students that allows them to use Dining Dollars for food delivery with $0 fees.
- Grubhub+ Student
- A partnership allowing students to use Dining Dollars for off-campus food delivery via the Grubhub app.
- Hewitt
- Hewitt Hall, an academic building primarily used for dance and theatre programs.
- M79
- The crosstown bus used by students to travel between the Upper East Side campus and the West Side.
- MMC Connect
- The central online portal where students access their academic records, financial aid, and registration tools.
- MMC Engage
- The online portal used by students to join clubs, track events, and manage organizations.
- MMC ID
- The official student identification card required for entry into all campus buildings.
- Nugent
- Nugent Hall, an academic and administrative building connected to Carson Hall.
- Nugent Hall
- The academic building connected to Carson Hall, containing the Theresa Lang Theatre and dance studios.
- Okta
- The Single Sign-On (SSO) portal used to access email, Brightspace, and service requests.
- OneCard
- The mobile ID system used via the TouchNet 360u app for building access, library checkouts, and meal plan usage.
- OneStop
- The Center for Student Services, handling registrar, bursar, and financial aid needs.
- The 6
- The 68th Street-Hunter College subway station, the primary transit point for the campus.
- The Bridge
- The physical glass-enclosed walkway that connects Carson Hall and Nugent Hall.
- The Great Hall
- A large formal event space located on the first floor of Carson Hall.
- The Hewitt
- The Hewitt Gallery of Art, located in the esplanade of Carson and Nugent Halls.
- The Judy
- The Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, a state-of-the-art facility for art, design, and media students.
- The Monitor
- The student-run bi-weekly newspaper covering campus news and student life.
- The Terrace
- The outdoor patio area located on the 4th floor of Carson Hall.
- The Townhouse
- The building at 255 East 71st Street used for administrative offices and student services.
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- The C-Store
- the_fourth_floor_cafe
- The Fourth Floor Cafe
- Theresa Lang
- The Theresa Lang Theatre, the college's main performance space located in the main building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 40 approved campus terms and 34 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.