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 Term A
Campus terms
10
Local details
12
Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Term A runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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C
CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
F
Founders
Founders Hall, a residential building located on the Dobbs Ferry campus.
H
Hudson
Hudson Hall, the primary residence hall on the Dobbs Ferry campus which also houses a cafe.
Hudson Cafe
The dining location situated within Hudson Hall, often used by residents.
M
Main Cafe
The primary dining hall located in Main Hall at the Dobbs Ferry campus.
Mavs
Short for Mavericks, the university's mascot and the common term for Mercy students.
S
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Starbucks
The on-campus Starbucks location situated in Main Hall.
T
The Dobbs
A common shorthand reference to the main campus located in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
The Impact
The official student-run newspaper of Mercy University.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
DegreeWorks
The online academic planning and tracking tool used by students and mentors to monitor graduation requirements.
Hudson Hall
A multi-purpose facility on the Dobbs Ferry campus containing both student housing and dining services.
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Hudson View Café
Main Hall
The central academic and administrative hub of the Dobbs Ferry campus.
Maverick Card
The official student ID card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Mercy Connect
The university's online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing email.
PACT
Personalized Achievement Contract, the university's mandatory professional mentoring program for undergraduate students.
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Starbucks / Snack Shoppe
The Shuttle
The free inter-campus bus service that transports students between the Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan campuses.
Verrazzano Hall
An academic building on the Dobbs Ferry campus housing classrooms and faculty offices.
Victory Hall
A building on the Dobbs Ferry campus used for various academic and administrative functions.
victory_caf
Victory Café
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Term A runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 12 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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Health & Wellness Center
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Everything you need to know about living and studying in Dobbs Ferry.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Metro-North Railroad (Hudson Line), Bee-Line Bus
Nearest Airports
Westchester County Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
53.5°F
Avg Snowfall
28 in
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Parking and Transit
Parking Garage B (Bronx)
garage • Reserved 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Parking Garage A (Bronx)
garage
Located directly in front of the Bronx building.
North Open Parking Lot (Bronx)
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Located on the north side of the Mercy building.
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