St. Thomas Aquinas CollegeStudent Guide

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College

Institution Type

2

Housing Buildings

450

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for St. Thomas Aquinas 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 2026 Semester
Campus terms
15
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  2. Winter 2027 Intersession
  3. Spring 2027 Semester
  4. Summer Session I 2027
  5. Summer Session II 2027
  6. Summer Session III 2027

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Campus language

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15 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning student events and programming.

F

Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick Village, the townhouse-style residence halls for upperclassmen (formerly known as Aquinas Village).

G

GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and community.

S

SAAC
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of STAC's NCAA Division II athletes.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Spartan Bites
The campus food trailer providing additional mobile dining options.
Spartans
The official mascot and collective identity for St. Thomas Aquinas College students.

T

The Commons
McNelis Commons, the primary residence area for freshmen featuring suite-style living.
The Commons
The McNelis Commons Dining Hall, the main campus dining facility.
The Grille
The Spartan Grille, a fast-food style dining option located on the lower level of the Romano Student Alumni Center.
The Thoma
The official student-run newspaper of the college.
The Thomist
The official college yearbook.
The Village
Fitzpatrick Village, the upperclassman townhouse complex on campus.
The Voyager
The campus arts and literary magazine.

W

WSTK
The campus radio station, providing broadcasting opportunities for students.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Aquinas Hall
A campus building housing Campus Safety, the Mail Room, and the Athletic Department.
Banner
The online self-service portal (Banner Self Service) used for registration, grades, and student accounts.
Borelli Hall
The main administrative building housing the Business Office, Human Resources, and the President's Office.
Costello
Costello Hall, a primary academic building housing classrooms and science labs.
Kraus
The Kraus Fitness Center, the primary athletic and workout facility on campus.
Lot F
The main parking lot on campus where parking is free for students with a valid permit.
Maguire Hall
An academic building used for various classes and events.
mySTAC
The college's internal intranet portal for campus news, events, and resources.
Pathways
A specialized support program for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
Points
The declining balance currency loaded onto a Spartan Card for use at campus dining locations.
RSAC
The Romano Student-Alumni Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and administrative offices.
Spartan Card
The official campus ID card used for building access, library services, and as a debit card for meal plans.
Spellman Hall
An academic building that also houses Information Systems and the Office of Disability Services.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 13 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Sparkill for St. Thomas Aquinas College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,500

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

2,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Rockland Coach and Coach USA commuter buses to New York City and neighboring towns

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport (regional access), LaGuardia Airport (regional access), John F. Kennedy International Airport (regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

51°F

Avg Snowfall

30 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Student Facilities

Louise and Leonard Riggio Library

Mon-Thu 8:00am-11:00pm; Fri 8:00am-6:00pm; Sat 12:00pm-7:00pm; Sun 1:00pm-9:00pm

Kraus Fitness Center

Not explicitly listed; typically follows Aquinas Hall building hours. Call campus for current schedule.

Aquinas Hall Gymnasium

Not explicitly listed; typically follows Aquinas Hall building hours. Call campus for current schedule.

Joseph F. Romano Student Alumni Center (RSAC)

Not explicitly listed; generally open during class and event hours.

Center for Academic Excellence (Student Success Center)

Varies; tutoring and study skills help available by appointment and in designated classrooms.

Health & Wellness Services

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Parking and Transit

Parking option 1

Campus News

Latest updates from St. Thomas Aquinas College

No Active Emergency Alerts or Weather Advisories

As of October 18, 2025, there are no current emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories active for St. Thomas Aquinas College.

St. Thomas Aquinas College Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

St. Thomas Aquinas College earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings.

Sep 15, 2025

Investing in the Future: Campus Transformation

The College announced new capital projects including the SKAE Astronomy Center.

Aug 15, 2024

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at St. Thomas Aquinas College

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they live with family within commuting distance.

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

Costello Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, suite

Borelli Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: double, suite, apartment-style

Maguire Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@stac.edu

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