The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtStudent Guide
Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Core organization is free for students.
Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in New York, NY. Operating on a semester system.
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The semester, explained for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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
Campus terms
9
Local details
9
Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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9 terms
Showing 9 of 9 terms
2
29 Third
The singular official residence hall for students located at 29 Third Avenue.
A
ASC
Art Student Council, the student government body for the School of Art.
C
CU-EMS
Cooper Union Emergency Medical Services, a student-run volunteer first-responder unit.
E
ESC
Engineering Student Council, the representative body for the Albert Nerken School of Engineering.
J
JSC
Joint Student Council, the governing body that coordinates student interests across the schools of Art, Architecture, and Engineering.
S
Studio
The dedicated, 24/7 workspace assigned to architecture and art students, which often becomes the center of student life.
T
The Cafe
The small food service area located on the lower level of 41 Cooper Square; students utilize this as the campus lacks a traditional dining hall or meal plan.
The Cube
The 'Alamo' sculpture at Astor Place, a primary landmark and meeting spot located directly adjacent to the campus buildings.
The Shop
The extensive wood, metal, and fabrication workshops used by students across all three schools.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
41 Cooper
The common shorthand for 41 Cooper Square, also known as the New Academic Building (NAB).
Astor Place
The primary subway hub (6 train) and public plaza that serves as the functional center of the Cooper Union campus.
Foundation
The historic Foundation Building located at 7 East 7th Street, housing the Great Hall and the School of Art.
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Franky's Café
NAB
An acronym for the New Academic Building, the primary facility for Engineering and Architecture located at 41 Cooper Square.
One-Card
The official Cooper Union identification card used for building access, library services, and administrative identification.
Self-Service
The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
Stuyvesant Fish House
The historic mansion on East 10th Street that serves as the office of the President and other administrative functions.
The Great Hall
The historic underground auditorium in the Foundation Building used for school-wide announcements, orientation, and public lectures.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 9 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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What's happening at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Publishing Architecture at The Cooper Union Exhibition
October 30, 2026
The Cooper Union
An exhibition highlighting the history of publishing in the School of Architecture and recently launched publications and platforms. Runs through November 25, 2026.
Manuel Bouzas: Reporting From the Field
November 3, 2026
The Cooper Union
A lecture as part of The Diane Lewis Student Lecture Series featuring Manuel Bouzas.
Conversations in Tusculum
November 9, 2026
The Great Hall
A play written and directed by Richard Nelson.
Mark West: Seeing Things, Pareidolia and the Discovery of Form
November 12, 2026
The Cooper Union
Representation Lecture presented by Mark West AR'80.
Sean Lally: Snags, Glitches and Unintended Consequences
November 17, 2026
The Cooper Union
Visiting Lecture by Sean Lally exploring architecture and unintended consequences.
In the Room: Sixty Years on the Front Line of History
November 18, 2026
The Cooper Union
A discussion reflecting on historical events from the past sixty years.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
29 3rd Avenue Student Residence Hall
Capacity: 170
Room types: three-person units, four-person units, five-person units
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@cooper.edu
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