Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Fergus Falls, MN. Operating on a semester system.

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Fergus Falls, MN
6K+ students
@minnesotastatecommun.edu
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Minnesota State Community and Technical 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
9
Local details
8

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.

3 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer Term 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.

L

Legacy
Legacy Hall, the primary on-campus apartment-style housing located on the Fergus Falls campus.

M

M State
The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with chapters at M State.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students on each campus.
Spartan Cafe
The main dining facility located on the Fergus Falls campus.
Spartans
The official mascot and collective name for students and athletic teams of the college.

T

The Bistro
The dining and food service area located on the Moorhead campus.

W

Williams
Williams Hillside Village, a residential complex for students at the Fergus Falls campus.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details
D2L
Short for Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system used for course materials and grades.
e-Services
The online portal where students register for classes, check financial aid, and pay tuition.
Legacy Hall
A multi-purpose building in Fergus Falls housing student apartments and community spaces.
Oscar Bergos Center
The Oscar Bergos Center on the Fergus Falls campus, often used for community and college events.
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Outpost Smokehouse
Spartan Card
The official student identification card used for library services, printing, and access to certain facilities.
StarID
A unique username used across the Minnesota State system to log into email, D2L, and campus computers.
the_fabled_farmer
The Fabled Farmer

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 8 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 Fergus Falls for Minnesota State Community and Technical College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Fergus Falls.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

2,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Otter Express demand-response bus

Nearest Airports

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (Einar Mickelson Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

40°F

Avg Snowfall

47 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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Main Campus Surface Lots

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Campus News

Latest updates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College

M State and Concordia Announce New Partnership for Affordable Tuition

M State and Concordia College launched a pilot program allowing eligible Fergus Falls students to complete a bachelor's degree at Concordia with capped tuition costs.

Sep 10, 2026

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M State Enrollment Growth Leads All Other State System Schools

M State reported a 7.57% overall enrollment increase, with a record 29% increase in on-campus enrollment at the Fergus Falls campus.

Sep 3, 2026

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M State Students Graduate from Peace Officer Academy

Four M State students graduated from the Peace Officer Academy on August 20 in West Fargo.

Aug 31, 2026

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Star Alert emergency notification system is active for weather-related closings and campus emergencies.

Star Alert emergency notification system is active for weather-related closings and campus emergencies.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Constitution Day

September 17, 2026

Fergus Falls Campus

A day to commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Homecoming: Food Truck Frenzy

September 28, 2026

Outside Fergus Falls campus main entrance

Enjoy lunch from fair food trucks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Homecoming: Lucky Livestock Hunt

September 28, 2026

Fergus Falls Campus

Search the Fergus Falls campus all week to find farm animals and win prizes.

Homecoming: Barnyard Bash

September 29, 2026

Lawn outside the Fireplace Lounge

Mobile petting zoo and homecoming farm animal stuffies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homecoming: Midway Madness

September 30, 2026

Lawn outside the Fireplace Lounge

Face painting, balloon animals, and yard games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lady Spartans Volleyball vs. Northland

September 30, 2026

Fergus Falls Campus Gym

Homecoming volleyball game at 6:30 p.m.

Homecoming: Classic Eats and Campus Beats

October 1, 2026

Dragonfly Courtyard

Hot dog lunch with 1919 Root Beer floats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

M State Amateur Talent Show and Karaoke

October 1, 2026

Legacy Hall

Homecoming talent show and karaoke starting at 7 p.m.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Blakely Hall

Capacity: 30

Room types: single

Carr Residence Hall

Clayton A. Gay Hall

Capacity: 115

Room types: single

College Apartments

Room types: double

College Manor

Room types: single

Dahl Hall

Room types: single, double

David C. Johnson Independence Hall

Capacity: 225

Green Prairie Community

Capacity: 72

Room types: single, double

Holmquist Suites

Room types: suite

John Neumaier Apartments

Room types: apartment

Nelson Hall Upperclass Singles

Room types: single

Pine Hall

Capacity: 85

South Snarr

Room types: single, double

Spooner Hall

Capacity: 90

Timber Ridge

Room types: double, single

Vermilion Hall

Room types: double

Williams Hillside Village

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@minnesotastatecommun.edu

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