Bethany Lutheran CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Bethany Lutheran College. Core organization is free for students.

Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Mankato, MN. Operating on a semester system.

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900

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

5

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Bethany Lutheran 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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
11
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer Term 2027
  4. Fall Semester 2027
  5. Spring Semester 2028
  6. Summer Term 2028

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Campus language

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11 terms

B

BSA
Bethany Student Association, the student government body.

E

Edgewood
Edgewood Apartments, an on-campus housing option for upperclassmen.

G

Gully
Gullixson Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events.

T

Teigen
Teigen Hall, a residence hall for students.
The Great Hall
The main campus cafeteria located in Meyer Hall.
The Hill
The campus's physical location overlooking Mankato, often used to refer to the college community.
The Mansions
Collective term for North Mansion and South Mansion, which serve as student housing.
The Village
Short for Viking Village, the campus snack bar and grill located in the Sports and Fitness Center.

V

Vikes
Short for Vikings, the school's mascot and athletic teams.

W

WELS
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the church body with which the college is affiliated.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Honsey Hall
The primary academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
Meyer Hall
Building housing the Great Hall dining area and the library.
Moodle
The learning management system used by students and faculty for course materials and assignments.
MyBLC
The online student portal used for registration, grades, and financial information.
Old Main
The historic central building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
resident_dining_hall
Resident Dining Hall
SFC
Sports and Fitness Center, the main athletic facility.
The Scroll
The student-run news publication of Bethany Lutheran College.
Viking Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
YFAC
Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, housing the theater and music departments.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 10 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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Active Students

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Life in Mankato for Bethany Lutheran College Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

18,000

City Transportation

Walkability

38

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Mankato Transit System bus network

Nearest Airports

Mankato Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

45.8°F

Avg Snowfall

37.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1 - Student Permit Parking

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Student permit parking

Lot 2 - Student Permit Parking

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Student permit parking

Lot 11 - Student Permit Parking

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Near Honsey Hall

Campus News

Latest updates from Bethany Lutheran College

Bethany Lutheran Wins 2026 UMAC Baseball Tournament Championship

The Vikings defeated UW-Superior 10-4 to secure their second consecutive and fifth overall UMAC title.

May 9, 2026

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Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird Presents on Science and Christianity

Retired BLC professor Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird presented on how evolutionary assumptions impact scientific interpretation.

Nov 11, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Bethany Lutheran College

PSYC230 On-Campus Cultural Event: Game Night!

November 12, 2026

BAC Alumni Room

Join the Cross-Cultural Psychology class for a night of cultural exploration and games from around the world.

Roth-IRA Workshop

November 12, 2026

Honsey Hall 313

Investment Club hosts a workshop during common hour to teach students how to start a Roth-IRA.

"A Christmas Carol" Behind the Scenes

November 13, 2026

Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center

A special behind-the-scenes look at the fall production of "A Christmas Carol."

Admissions Open House - Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Exploration

November 13, 2026

Bethany Lutheran College Campus

An open house event for prospective students interested in legal studies and criminal justice.

Fall Play - "A Christmas Carol"

November 13, 2026

Sigurd K. Lee Theater

The BLC fall theater production of "A Christmas Carol."

Listers Watch Party

November 13, 2026

HH Film-Viewing Room

The Birdwatching Club hosts a watch party for the film "The Listers."

NCAA First Round Soccer: Bethany Lutheran vs. MSOE

November 14, 2026

Mankato, MN

Bethany Lutheran Vikings compete in the NCAA First Round tournament.

Graphic Design Capstone Gallery Reception

November 19, 2026

Bethany Lutheran College Gallery

Reception for the graphic design capstone exhibition.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Bethany Lutheran College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Anderson Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple

Edgewood Place

Capacity: 62

Room types: two-bedroom apartment, three-bedroom apartment

Gullixson Hall

Room types: single, double, one-bedroom apartment

Larson Hall

Room types: three-bedroom apartment

Teigen Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@blc.edu

Official Website

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