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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Bethlehem, PA. Operating on a semester system.

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Liberal Arts College

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10

Housing Buildings

470

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Moravian 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 Term 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

24 entries
  1. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 8 Week Session 1 2026
  3. Fall 8 Week Session 2 2026
  4. Winter Session 2027
  5. Spring Term 2027
  6. Spring 8 Week Session 1 2027
  7. Spring 8 Week Session 2 2027
  8. Summer 8 Week Session 1 2027
  9. May Term 2027
  10. Summer Session I 2027
  11. Summer 8 Week Session 2 2027
  12. Summer Session II 2027
  13. Fall Term 2027
  14. Fall 8 Week Session 1 2027
  15. Fall 8 Week Session 2 2027
  16. Winter Session 2028
  17. Spring Term 2028
  18. Spring 8 Week Session 1 2028
  19. Spring 8 Week Session 2 2028
  20. Summer 8 Week Session 1 2028
  21. May Term 2028
  22. Summer Session I 2028
  23. Summer 8 Week Session 2 2028
  24. Summer Session II 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

Bernie-Willie
Bernhardt-Wilhelm Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
Blue & Grey
The Blue & Grey Pavilion, a retail dining location offering grill and deli options.
BSU
Black Student Union, an organization supporting Black students and cultural awareness.

C

Clewell
Clewell Dining Hall, the main dining location for students on the South Campus.

D

DeLight's
DeLight's Café, a coffee and snack shop located in the Sally building.

M

MAC
Moravian Activities Council, the student-led organization that plans campus events.

N

North
The Main Street Campus, where most administrative buildings and residence halls are located.

R

Rau-Hassler
Rau-Hassler Hall, a first-year residence hall often referred to by its hyphenated name or simply Rau.

S

South
The Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus, located in the historic district and home to music and art programs.

T

The Comenian
The official student-run newspaper of the university.
The HILL
Hurd Integrated Living and Learning, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
The Hounds
The collective nickname for Moravian University students and athletic teams.
The Joes
St. Joseph's Hall, a residence hall located on the South Campus.
The Star
The Star Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located in the HUB.

U

USG
United Student Government, the primary student governing body.

Z

ZSA
Zinzendorf Student Association, the student organization for English majors and literary interests.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
AMOS
The university's web portal for accessing grades, registration, and financial information.
clewell_dining
Clewell Dining
Foy
Foy Concert Hall, the primary performance venue located on the South Campus.
Hound Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
HoundMail
The university-provided email account used for all official communication.
PPHAC
Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex, the main classroom building on North Campus.
Sally
The Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences, a modern facility for health and science programs.
The HUB
Haupert Union Building, the central student union containing dining, the bookstore, and mailroom.
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that runs between the North and South campuses.
the_blue_grey_caf
The Blue & Grey Café
the_star_campus_restaurant
The Star Campus Restaurant
vending_at_the_hill
Vending at the HILL

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 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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  • 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.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha

A national sorority and a member of the National Panhellenic Conference.

Invite only

Source: moravian.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Benigna Yearbook

The official student-produced yearbook of Moravian University.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 1 month ago

Cheerleading

Club cheerleading team that supports Moravian athletics.

Tryout required

Source: moraviansports.com · Verified 1 month ago

eSports

Competitive video gaming club representing Moravian University.

Tryout required

Source: public campus page · Verified 1 month ago

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Fall Fest

A vibrant seasonal celebration featuring crafts, games, food, and farm animals, open to the entire Moravian community.

Drop in any time

Source: moravian.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Greyhound Radio

The student-run radio station of Moravian University.

Drop in any time

Source: public campus page · Verified 1 month ago

Habitat for Humanity

A student-led group that serves the local Lehigh Valley affiliate by participating in home builds, volunteering at the ReStore, and hosting an annual Homecoming Build.

Drop in any time

Source: moravian.edu · Verified 1 month ago

Resources & spaces

Counseling Center

Offers confidential counseling and psychological services to support student mental health and well-being.

Open to all

Source: moravian.edu · Verified 1 month ago

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Life in Bethlehem for Moravian University Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

10,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANta) bus system

Nearest Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

35 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot X

surface_lot • Often full during peak hours

Located on Mauch Chunk Road; primary commuter lot with shuttle service.

North Street Parking Garage

garage

City-owned; permits available through Bethlehem Parking Authority.

Lehigh Street Lot

surface_lot

South Campus area; permits through Bethlehem Parking Authority.

Campus News

Latest updates from Moravian University

Moravian University Launches AI Lab to Model Ethical Innovation

Led by Jenifer Norton, the new lab empowers students from any major to build and model ethical AI solutions.

Sep 1, 2026

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Moravian University Welcomes Record-Breaking Class of 2030

The university welcomed its largest-ever incoming class, driven by industry-leading career outcomes.

Aug 25, 2026

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Two Moravian University Grads Awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Liz Kameen '26 and Sean Riedy '26 will travel to Slovakia and Germany respectively for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Jul 15, 2026

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Fortunately, the University is not experiencing a crisis at this time.

Fortunately, the University is not experiencing a crisis at this time.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Moravian University

Faculty & Guests Recital: Lizzie Brodt-Zimmer & Mark Syslo

September 13, 2026

Peter Hall – Hurd Campus

A performance featuring Lizzie Brodt-Zimmer on clarinet and Mark Syslo on French horn.

Faculty Recital: Simon Mulligan, piano

September 18, 2026

Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus

Steinway artist Simon Mulligan performs a program including Chopin, Beethoven, and Gershwin.

OGO's Rampone-Morelli Golf Tournament

September 18, 2026

Bethlehem Golf Club

Annual golf tournament supporting the Moravian community.

Moravian Tennis Alumni Day

September 19, 2026

Hoffman Tennis Courts

A day of fun and camaraderie for tennis alumni and student-athletes.

Heritage Day

September 24, 2026

Makuvek Field

A celebration of Moravian tradition, community, and service with a morning program and service projects.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Moravian University

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless commuting from home or granted an exemption.

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

Memorial Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Comenius Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: single, double, suite

South Campus Apartments

Capacity: 200

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@moravian.edu

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