Point UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in West Point, GA. Operating on a semester system.

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West Point, GA
3K+ students
@pointu.edu
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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Session 1 2026

The semester, explained for Point 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 Session 1 2026
Campus terms
10
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall Session 1 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Fall Session 1 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall Term 2026
  3. Fall Term 2026
  4. Fall Session 2 2026
  5. Spring Session 1 2027
  6. Spring Term 2027
  7. Spring Term 2027
  8. Spring Session 2 2027
  9. Summer Session 1 2027
  10. Summer Term 2027
  11. Summer Session 2 2027

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Campus language

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10 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a prominent campus ministry and student organization.

L

Livingston
Livingston Hall, the primary traditional residence hall on the West Point campus.

P

Point
The common shorthand name used by students and faculty to refer to Point University.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Skyhawk Station
The on-campus cafe and spirit shop offering coffee, snacks, and quick meals.
Skyhawks
The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to Point University students and athletes.

T

The Flats
Point Flats, a modern apartment-style student housing facility.
The Point
The main campus dining hall located within the Academic Center.
The Village
Point Village, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen located near the main campus.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details
Academic Center
The primary multi-purpose facility in West Point housing classrooms, administrative offices, and dining.
Canvas
The digital learning management system used for course assignments, syllabi, and academic communication.
Livingston Hall
The central on-campus residence hall for students.
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McKinney's Coffeehouse
Point Portal
The central online system where students access grades, registration, and financial information.
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Point University Dining Hall
Scott Fine Arts Center
The dedicated building for music, theater, and fine arts programs.
Skyhawk Card
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Session 1 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 8 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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Resident Assistants

Student leaders who live in residence halls and serve as a resource for residents, build community, and enforce university policies.

Regular commitment

Source: point.edu · Verified 25 days ago

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Homecoming

An annual tradition for alumni, students, and the community to celebrate Point University with events and athletic games.

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New Student Orientation

An event at the start of the semester to introduce new on-campus students to campus life and connect them with other new students.

Drop in any time

Source: point.edu · Verified 25 days ago

Resources & spaces

Counseling Services

Provides free, confidential on-campus counseling services for students, as well as access to telehealth services.

Open to all

Source: point.edu · Verified 25 days ago

Educational Resource Center (ERC)

A central hub for academic support, housing library services, tutoring services, a computer lab, and the IT Helpdesk.

Open to all

Source: point.edu · Verified 25 days ago

Health Services

Provides on-campus students with access to healthcare services, including health insurance options and telehealth.

Open to all

Source: point.edu · Verified 25 days ago

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Life in West Point for Point University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in West Point.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

3,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Regional demand-response transit

Nearest Airports

Callaway Regional Airport (nearby in LaGrange)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

61.8°F

Avg Snowfall

0.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Point Living Community Parking

surface_lot

Reserved for residents of Point apartment buildings.

Academic Center and Fine Arts Center Lots

surface_lot

Students may park in reserved or public spaces; faculty/staff spaces are restricted.

Valley Community Center & Sportsplex

surface_lot

Designated as overflow parking for the university.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Point University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Hawk Refuge

Room types: suite-style

Skyhawk Landing

Room types: suite-style

The Living and Learning Community

Room types: two-bedroom apartments

The Lofts

Room types: apartment-style

The Lofts/The Summit

The Nest

Room types: shared-room

The Summit

Room types: shared-room

Townhomes

Capacity: 5

Room types: four-bedroom townhome

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@pointu.edu

Official Website

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