York College of PennsylvaniaStudent Guide

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York, PA
4K+ students
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Institution Type

26

Housing Buildings

650

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for York College of Pennsylvania

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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

31 entries
  1. Summer 2026
  2. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 1st Cohort
  4. Fall Session A 2026
  5. Fall Session C 2026
  6. Fall 2026 2nd Cohort
  7. Fall Session B 2026
  8. Spring 2027 1st Cohort
  9. Spring Semester 2027
  10. Spring Session A 2027
  11. Spring Session C 2027
  12. Spring 2027 2nd Cohort
  13. Spring Session B 2027
  14. Summer Session A 2027
  15. Summer Session C 2027
  16. Summer Session I 2027
  17. Summer Session I
  18. Summer Special Session 2027
  19. Summer Special Session
  20. Summer Session II 2027
  21. Summer Session II
  22. Summer Session B 2027
  23. Fall Session A 2027
  24. Fall Session C 2027
  25. Fall Session B 2027
  26. Spring Session A 2028
  27. Spring Session C 2028
  28. Spring Session B 2028
  29. Summer Session A 2028
  30. Summer Session C 2028
  31. Summer Session B 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

Appell Cafe
A grab-and-go dining location located within the Appell Life Sciences Building.

B

Brockie
Brockie Commons, an apartment-style residence for upperclassmen.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization that plans major campus events.

J

Johnson
Johnson Hall Dining, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on main campus.

N

North
North Campus, referring to the residential area including Richland Hall and Springettsbury Hall.

P

Penn
Penn Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Spart's
The Spartan's Den, a retail dining location in the Iosue Student Union.
Spartan Spirit
The general term for school pride and participation in campus traditions.
Susq
Susquehanna Hall, a residence hall on the main campus.

T

The Hill
The steep incline on the main campus that students walk to reach academic buildings.
The Rock
A large boulder on campus that is frequently painted by student organizations to promote events.

W

West
West Campus Suites, a residential area located across the Codorus Creek from the main campus.
West Dining
The dining hall located on West Campus, often used by students living in the suites.
WVYC
The student-run radio station of York College of Pennsylvania.

Y

YCP Rec
The Campus Recreation department managing intramurals and fitness programs.

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Campbell
Campbell Hall, the main building for humanities and social science classes.
Flex
Dining currency included with meal plans, used at on-campus dining locations.
GAC
The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, the primary athletic and recreation facility.
johnson_dining_hall
Johnson Dining Hall
LS
The Appell Life Sciences Building, housing science labs and classrooms.
spart_s_den
Spart's Den
Spartan Card
The official multi-purpose identification card for students, used for building access and payments.
Spartan Dollars
A debit-like account on the Spartan Card used for on-campus and select off-campus purchases.
starbucks
Starbucks
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that runs between Main, West, and North campuses.
The Union
The Dr. Robert V. Iosue Student Union, the hub for student life and dining.
west_campus_dining_hall
West Campus Dining Hall
Willman
The Willman Business Center, home to the Graham School of Business.
YCP Alert
The emergency notification system used for weather-related closures or campus safety alerts.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 14 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 York for York College of Pennsylvania Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

14,000

City Transportation

Walkability

75

Bikeability

52

Public Transit

York County Transit Authority (rabbittransit) bus network

Nearest Airports

Harrisburg International Airport, York Airport (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

23 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Behind Schmidt Library

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Commuter parking (Blue permit).

Rail Trail Lot

surface_lot

Located on West Campus along West Campus Drive.

Campus News

Latest updates from York College of Pennsylvania

Class of 2026 continues the tradition of excellence in the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions

The Class of 2026 nursing students continue their academic journey with a focus on excellence and professional development.

Sep 4, 2026

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Resilience in a Layered System: Navigating Funding for Local Libraries in Pennsylvania

A discussion on the complexities of library funding and the resilience required to maintain local library systems.

Sep 4, 2026

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York College Honored for Affordability and Value in Money's 2026 College Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania has been recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality education at an affordable price.

Sep 1, 2026

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Default Emergency Alert: There are no active emergencies at this time.

Default Emergency Alert: There are no active emergencies at this time.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at York College of Pennsylvania

Makers Series: Keystone Kidspace

September 13, 2026

Keystone Kidspace, Downtown York

A creative family fun day from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Keystone Kidspace.

CAB/JDH - BINGO NIGHTS

September 18, 2026

Johnson Dining Hall

Bingo night for students from 9 - 10:30 p.m.

Alumni Hiking Club - Lake Grubb

September 19, 2026

Lake Grubb, Columbia, PA

Join veteran hike leader Sondra Ream to explore the surroundings of Lake Grubb.

Career Expo

September 23, 2026

M&T Bank Field House, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center

An interactive setting for students to explore career paths and meet employers.

YCP Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 2, 2026

Campus-wide

A weekend filled with food, entertainment, reunions, and the SpartaFest picnic.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at York College of Pennsylvania

All first-year students are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria such as living with family within a certain radius.

4 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Coryell Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Goodling Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: single, double, suite

Founders Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: double, suite

Spring Garden Apartments

Capacity: 120

Room types: apartment

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Thomas Hall

Room types: single, double

Tyler Run Complex

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ycp.edu

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