Saint Cloud State UniversityStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Saint Cloud, MN. Operating on a semester system.

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Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

14

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall 15-Week Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Saint Cloud State 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
Fall 15-Week Semester 2026
Campus terms
20
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 15-Week Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

25 entries
  1. Full Summer 2026
  2. Summer Block 2 2026
  3. Summer B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2026
  4. Fall 15-Week Semester 2026Relevant now
  5. Fall A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2026
  6. Fall B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2026
  7. Spring 15-Week Semester 2027
  8. Spring A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  9. Spring B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  10. Summer A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  11. Summer Block 1 2027
  12. Summer Full Term 2027
  13. Summer B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  14. Summer Block 2 2027
  15. Fall 15-Week Semester 2027
  16. Fall A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  17. Fall B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2027
  18. Spring 15-Week Semester 2028
  19. Spring A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2028
  20. Spring B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2028
  21. Summer A 7-Week Accelerated Session 2028
  22. Summer Block 1 2028
  23. Summer Full Term 2028
  24. Summer Block 2 2028
  25. Summer B 7-Week Accelerated Session 2028

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Campus language

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20 terms

A

AMC
Atwood Memorial Center, the student union building.
Atwood
The food court and dining options located within the Atwood Memorial Center.

B

Benton
Benton Hall, a residence hall on campus.

C

Case-Hill
Case-Hill Hall, a large residence hall complex.

D

DCI
Department of Campus Involvement, the office that oversees student organizations and events.

G

Garvey
Garvey Commons, the main residential all-you-can-eat dining hall on campus.
Granite City
A common nickname for the city of St. Cloud, derived from its history of granite quarrying.

H

Huskies Dining
The official brand for campus food services, managed by Sodexo.
Husky
The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student or athlete at the university.

K

KVSC
The campus radio station (88.1 FM), which began broadcasting in 1967.

M

Mainstreet
A major annual involvement fair where student organizations and departments recruit members.
Mitchell
Mitchell Hall, a residence hall often discussed in student forums.

R

RSO
Registered Student Organization; any of the 250+ student-led clubs on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the SCSU student population.
Sherburne
Sherburne Hall, a high-rise residence hall on campus.
Stateview
Stateview Apartments, university-managed housing for upperclassmen and graduate students.
Stearns
Stearns Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

T

The Hill
The University Hill neighborhood adjacent to campus, known for student housing and off-campus life.
The Underground
The lower level of the Atwood Memorial Center which houses various dining and recreation options.

U

UPB
University Program Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Brooks Center
The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, the home arena for Husky Hockey.
einstein_bros_bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels
garvey_commons
Garvey Commons
Halenbeck
Halenbeck Hall, the main athletic facility for basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
HuskiesConnect
The online portal used by students to find and join student organizations and track campus events.
HuskyCard
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
ISELF
The Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility, a modern STEM research and teaching building.
Metro Bus
The local public transit system; students ride for free on all fixed routes by swiping their HuskyCard.
Miller
The James W. Miller Learning Resources Center, which serves as the university library and IT hub.
red_black_coffee_co
Red & Black Coffee Co.
StarID
A universal login credential used across all Minnesota State colleges and universities for email and campus systems.
The Wick
The Robert H. Wick Science Building, housing science laboratories, classrooms, and the campus planetarium.
U-Pass
The program that allows SCSU students unlimited free rides on the St. Cloud Metro Bus system.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 15-Week Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 13 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 Saint Cloud for Saint Cloud State University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Saint Cloud.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Metro Bus (local bus system)

Nearest Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

41°F

Avg Snowfall

47 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

4th Avenue Parking Ramp

garage • High

Access 24/7; $3 flat rate after 6 PM on weekdays.

Miller Pay Lot

surface_lot • Moderate

Located at 400 6th St S; accepts mobile pay via Flowbird app.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Saint Cloud State University

Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)

August 28, 2026

St. Cloud State University Campus

SCSU at the Minnesota State Fair

September 4, 2026

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Saint Cloud State University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Carol Hall

Room types: double, single, suite-style (bathroom clusters)

Emery Hall

Room types: double, single

Mitchell Hall

Room types: single, double

Miller Center (upperclassmen apartments)

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments

Linden Hall / Other traditional halls

Room types: double, single, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@saintcloudstateu.edu

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