Menlo CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Atherton, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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840

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

6

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Menlo College

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
9
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall Intersession 2026
  3. Spring Semester 2027
  4. Summer Session I 2027
  5. Summer Internship Class 2027
  6. Summer Session II 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

D

DECA
Collegiate DECA, a prominent business and leadership organization on campus.

E

El Camino
El Camino Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.

K

Kratt
Kratt Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

M

Michaels
Michaels Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

O

O'Brien
O'Brien Hall, a residence hall on the Menlo campus.
Oaks
The official nickname for Menlo College students, faculty, and athletic teams.

S

SAAC
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Menlo's student-athletes.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Commons
The main campus dining hall located within the Russell Center.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Atherton
The town where Menlo College is located; students often use the name to refer to the local area and its specific residential regulations.
Bowman
Bowman Library, the main academic resource center.
Brawner
Brawner Hall, which houses classrooms and faculty offices.
Caltrain
The commuter rail system with a station in nearby Menlo Park, frequently used by students to travel to San Francisco or San Jose.
Florence Moore
Florence Moore Hall, used for administrative offices and campus events.
Haynes-Prim
Haynes-Prim Pavilion, the campus gymnasium and athletic facility.
menlo_dining_hall
Menlo Dining Hall
MyMenlo
The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
OakCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Russell
The Russell Center, the hub for student life, dining, and administrative services.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 10 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.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
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Life in Atherton for Menlo College Students

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

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Student Population

0

City Transportation

Public Transit

Caltrain, SamTrans

Nearest Airports

San Francisco International Airport, San Jose Mineta International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Dining Hall Lot

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Permit required 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Perimeter Lots (3 primary lots)

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Located along the perimeter of the campus.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Menlo College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

William E. Kratt Hall

Capacity: 150

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@menlo.edu

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