Naval Postgraduate SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for Naval Postgraduate School

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
Summer Quarter 2026
Campus terms
18
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Summer Quarter 2026 runs Jun 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Summer Quarter 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall Quarter 2026
  3. Winter Quarter 2027
  4. Spring Quarter 2027
  5. Summer Quarter 2027

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Campus language

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18 terms

C

Cafe Del Monte
The primary coffee shop and deli located on the ground floor of Herrmann Hall.

D

DA
The Department of Defense Analysis.
DDM
Department of Defense Management, formerly known as the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP).

E

El Prado
The El Prado Dining Room, the main banquet and dining facility located in Herrmann Hall.

G

GSEAS
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

L

La Mesa
La Mesa Village, the primary military housing community for NPS students and their families located off-campus.

N

NGIS
Navy Gateway Inn & Suites, the official designation for the lodging rooms located within Herrmann Hall.
NSA
The Department of National Security Affairs.

O

OR
The Operations Research department.

S

SIGS
School of International Graduate Studies.

T

The Club
The Monterey Navy Flying Club or the general MWR club facilities often used to refer to the Trident Room area.
The Hotel
Herrmann Hall, the historic former Hotel Del Monte that now serves as the main administration building and Navy Gateway Inn & Suites (NGIS) housing.
The Moat
The sunken walkway area surrounding parts of Herrmann Hall.
The Quad
The central grassy area surrounded by the main academic buildings.
The Quarterdeck
The main entrance and information desk of Herrmann Hall, staffed by the Officer of the Day.
The Roman Plunge
The historic, now-decorative outdoor pool area behind Herrmann Hall.
The Rose Garden
A popular outdoor ceremonial and social space on the campus grounds.
The Trident
The Trident Room, a historic on-campus pub and restaurant located in the basement of Herrmann Hall.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
Bullard
Bullard Hall, used for various academic and research purposes.
caf_del_monte
Café Del Monte
Del Monte Gate
The secondary entrance to the campus, often with restricted hours compared to Sloat Gate.
Dudley Knox
The Dudley Knox Library, the main research library on campus.
el_prado_dining_room
El Prado Dining Room
Glasgow
Glasgow Hall, the building primarily housing the Department of Defense Management.
Muster
The requirement for students to check in or account for their presence, often handled via the Python system.
Python
The student information system used for registration, grades, and academic records.
Root Hall
The primary academic building housing the library and many faculty offices.
Sakai
The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
Sloat Gate
The main entrance to the NPS campus (Gate 1) located on Sloat Avenue.
Spanagel
Spanagel Hall, the main building for science and engineering labs and classrooms.
The Annex
The Navy Exchange (NEX) and gas station complex located a short distance from the main campus.
trident_room
Trident Room
Watkins
Watkins Hall, home to the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering departments.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Quarter 2026 runs Jun 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
18 approved campus terms and 15 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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Life in Monterey for Naval Postgraduate School Students

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Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,950

Cost of Living Index

193

Student Population

9,000

City Transportation

Walkability

89

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Monterey-Salinas Transit bus system

Nearest Airports

Monterey Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

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Lot C

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey Bay Chiefs' Mess Initiation Training

August 11, 2026

Ingersoll Hall, Auditorium Rm 122

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Naval Postgraduate School

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Herrmann Hall (formerly Del Monte Hotel)

Room types: Not specified

Navy Lodge - Monterey

Room types: Not specified

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@navalpostgraduatesch.edu

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