Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance; a student organization focused on cultural awareness and community for Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board; the student-led group responsible for planning events like movies, performers, and trips.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
P
- PSEO
- Refers to Post-Secondary Enrollment Options students; high schoolers taking college courses who make up a significant portion of the student body.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges with a local chapter at ARCC.
S
- Senate
- The Student Government Association that represents the student body to the college administration.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary representative body for the student voice on campus.
T
- The Bistro
- The primary dining and food service area located on the Cambridge campus.
- The Bridge
- The glass-enclosed walkway over Mississippi Blvd that connects the east and west sides of the Coon Rapids campus; a popular study spot.
- The C-Store
- The campus convenience store where students buy snacks, drinks, and quick grab-and-go items.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located on the Coon Rapids campus, typically used for lunch and social gathering.
- The Cafe
- The main cafeteria and dining area located on the Coon Rapids and Cambridge campuses.
- The Coffee Shop
- The campus coffee kiosk, often serving Starbucks products, located in the Coon Rapids Student Center.
- The Galley
- The primary cafeteria and food service area located on the Coon Rapids campus.
- The Link
- The indoor corridors connecting the main academic buildings, used to avoid going outside during Minnesota winters.
- The Pit
- The sunken lounge and seating area in the Student Center used for socializing and studying.
- The River
- Shorthand for the Coon Rapids campus due to its location directly adjacent to the Mississippi River.
- The River's Edge
- The main dining and cafe area located on the Cambridge campus.
- TRIO
- A federally funded program (SSS) providing academic support and resources for first-generation or low-income students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ARCC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- B&N
- The Business & Nursing building, specifically housing those professional programs.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace); the online learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
- eServices
- The online portal used for registration, checking financial aid status, and paying tuition.
- HPER
- Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building, containing the gym and fitness facilities.
- Legacy
- Legacy Hall, a major academic building on the Coon Rapids campus housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
- Legacy Hall
- The large multi-purpose auditorium and performance space located within the Student Center.
- Office 365
- The suite of productivity tools (Email, Word, OneDrive) provided for free to all enrolled students.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, housing the theater and music departments.
- SC
- The Student Center, the central hub for student life, the bookstore, and dining.
- Science
- The Science Building, containing specialized labs and STEM classrooms.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used for scheduling advising appointments and receiving academic 'kudos' or 'flags'.
- StarID
- The universal username and password used to access all Minnesota State system computers, email, and WiFi.
- The Bridge
- The iconic glass-enclosed pedestrian walkway that crosses over Mississippi Blvd, connecting the east and west sides of the Coon Rapids campus.
- The G
- The Health and Wellness Center, commonly referred to as the gym.
- The Hub
- The centralized student services desk providing one-stop assistance for admissions, records, and general questions.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, which houses the theater and music departments.
- The Writing Center
- A free resource where students get peer or professional help with essays and research papers.
- VAC
- The Visual Arts Center, containing studios and galleries for art students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 19 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.