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University in Minneapolis, MN. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Summer Quarter 2026 - July Start

The semester, explained for Capella University

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
Summer Quarter 2026 - July Start
Campus terms
19
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Summer Quarter 2026 - July Start runs Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

42 entries
  1. FlexPath May 2026
  2. FlexPath June 2026FlexPath June 2026 Session
  3. Summer Quarter 2026 - July StartRelevant now
  4. FlexPath July 2026FlexPath July 2026 StartFlexPath Monthly Start - July 2026July 2026
  5. Summer Quarter 2026 - August Start
  6. August 2026FlexPath August 2026FlexPath August 2026 StartFlexPath Monthly Start - August 2026
  7. Summer Quarter 2026 - Mid-August Start (GuidedPath)
  8. Mid-August 2026
  9. Summer Quarter 2026 - Mid-August Start
  10. Summer Quarter 2026 - September Start (GuidedPath)
  11. Summer Quarter 2026 - September Start
  12. FlexPath Monthly Start - September 2026FlexPath September 2026FlexPath September 2026 StartSeptember 2026
  13. Fall Quarter 2026 - October StartOctober 2026
  14. FlexPath Monthly Start - October 2026FlexPath October 2026FlexPath October 2026 Start
  15. Fall Quarter 2026 - November StartNovember 2026
  16. FlexPath Monthly Start - November 2026FlexPath November 2026FlexPath November 2026 Start
  17. Fall Quarter 2026 - Mid-November Start (GuidedPath)
  18. Mid-November 2026
  19. Fall Quarter 2026 - Mid-November Start
  20. Fall Quarter 2026 - December Start (GuidedPath)
  21. December 2026Fall Quarter 2026 - December Start
  22. FlexPath December 2026FlexPath December 2026 SessionFlexPath December 2026 StartFlexPath Monthly Start - December 2026

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Campus language

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19 terms

A

ALD
Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for students with high academic achievement.

C

Colloquia
Specialized research-focused meetings or workshops for doctoral candidates.
Courseroom
The virtual classroom environment where students access materials and submit work.
CR
Shorthand for the Courseroom, the online platform for classes.
CSI
Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for students in the counseling program

D

DB
Shorthand for Discussion Board, the mandatory weekly forum posts required in GuidedPath courses
Delta Kappa
The International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society chapter at Capella.
DQ
Short for 'Discussion Question,' the mandatory weekly forum posts that facilitate peer interaction.

F

FlexPath
The self-paced, competency-based learning model where students move at their own speed.

G

GuidedPath
The traditional online learning model with structured weekly deadlines and peer interaction.

N

NSLS
The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society.

P

Psi Chi
The International Honor Society in Psychology chapter available to high-achieving Capella students.

R

Residency
Mandatory multi-day intensive sessions (in-person or virtual) required for doctoral programs.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary body representing student interests to administration
SHRM
Society for Human Resource Management, the campus chapter for HR students.
SME
Subject Matter Expert; the professional or academic authority who designed the course content.
SNA
Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing students.

T

The Courseroom
The digital classroom environment (LMS) where all learning, assignments, and grading take place.
The Portal
The common student term for 'Campus,' the central login for all administrative and academic tools

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Academic Coach
A specialized advisor for FlexPath students who assists with pacing and program navigation.
Academic Plan
The digital tool used by students to map out their degree path and register for future terms.
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Andrea Pizza
Campus
The official name of the student dashboard used for registration, financial aid, and grades
Capella Tower
The university's corporate headquarters located in downtown Minneapolis.
Colloquia
Mandatory multi-day residency events (virtual or in-person) required for doctoral students to progress.
Disbursement
The specific timeframe when financial aid funds are released to the student's account.
iGuide
The primary student portal used for registration, financial aid, and accessing the courseroom.
Milestones
Specific progress markers in the FlexPath program that must be completed to move to the next set of competencies.
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Mother Dough
Quarterly
The academic calendar format used for GuidedPath students, consisting of 10-week terms.
SafeAssign
The plagiarism detection software integrated into the Courseroom for assignment submissions.
SmarterMeasure
An assessment tool used to determine a student's readiness for online learning.
spicy_feta
Spicy Feta

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Quarter 2026 - July Start runs Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
19 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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Alpha Phi Sigma

The nationally recognized honor society for students in the criminal justice sciences. It recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as juris doctorate students.

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Resources & spaces

Capella University Library

Provides online access to a vast collection of scholarly articles, journals, books, dissertations, and other resources. Librarians are available for research assistance.

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Career Center

Provides career counseling, resume reviews, mock interviews, and resources to help students and alumni with their career planning and job search.

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Disability Services

Works with students with documented disabilities to ensure they have equal access to all Capella programs and activities by providing reasonable accommodations.

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Military Support

Offers dedicated support for military-affiliated students, including help with military education benefits, academic advising, and resources for a successful transition.

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Writing Center

Offers free writing support to all Capella students, including feedback on drafts, help with APA style, and resources for improving writing skills.

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Life in Minneapolis for Capella University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

90,000

City Transportation

Walkability

71

Bikeability

81

Public Transit

Metro Transit bus system, METRO Blue Line light rail, METRO Green Line light rail, Northstar Commuter Rail

Nearest Airports

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

46°F

Avg Snowfall

54 in

Data sources: Data USA (2024), Minneapolis city data

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Capella Tower Garage

garage • 563 stalls; 24/7 access

Underground garage with entry/exit off 7th Street; offers license plate recognition for monthly parkers.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@capellau.edu

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