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 Term 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- City View
- The main cafeteria located on the third floor of the college, known for its views of downtown St. Paul.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
T
- The Bistro
- A student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program offering gourmet meals at a discount.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the college's physical location overlooking the city of St. Paul.
- TRIO
- A student support services program providing academic and personal assistance to eligible students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- city_view_caf
- City View Café
- city_view_espresso
- City View Espresso
- city_view_grille
- City View Grille
- College Pass
- A discounted Metro Transit pass available to students for unlimited bus and light rail use.
- D2L
- Brightspace, the online learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
- eServices
- The online portal used for registration, checking financial aid, and paying tuition.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for library services, printing, and building access.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used for scheduling advising appointments and receiving academic alerts.
- The Commons
- The central student gathering area used for studying, socializing, and campus events.
- The Tower
- The multi-story vertical section of the main campus building housing many classrooms and offices.
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?
- 7 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.