The College of St. ScholasticaStudent Guide

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

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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for The College of St. Scholastica

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
12

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 22, 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 Semester 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans social events, comedians, and movie nights.

G

Greenview
The Greenview Dining Room, the main all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria located in Somers Hall.

S

Saints
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
SGA
Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice on campus.
Somers
Somers Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students on campus.

T

The Apartments
Collective term for the upperclassman apartment-style housing including Cedar, Pine, Maple, Willow, and Birch halls.
The Bistro
A cafe located in the Science Center providing coffee, beverages, and grab-and-go food items.
The Den
Storm's Den, a retail dining location offering grill items, sandwiches, and snacks.
The Hill
A common reference to the campus location, which is situated on a hill overlooking Lake Superior and downtown Duluth.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
BWC
Burns Wellness Commons, the campus facility for athletics, recreation, and health-related academic programs.
DTA
Duluth Transit Authority, the local bus system; students often use their ID for transit access.
greenview_dining_room
Greenview Dining Room
Mitchell
Mitchell Auditorium, the main venue for performances, lectures, and large campus gatherings.
OneStop
The centralized service center for student accounts, financial aid, and registration needs.
Saints Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Saints Shop
The official campus bookstore located in Tower Hall for textbooks and CSS apparel.
Science Center
The primary facility for natural science departments, labs, and the Bistro cafe.
science_cafe
Science Cafe
seekers_cafe
Seekers Cafe
storms_den
Storms Den
Tower
Tower Hall, the historic main building housing administrative offices, classrooms, and the library.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 12 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Duluth for The College of St. Scholastica Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

56

Bikeability

51

Public Transit

Duluth Transit Authority bus system

Nearest Airports

Duluth International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

40°F

Avg Snowfall

86 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 7

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Visitor lot in front of Somers Hall.

Lot 9

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Visitor lot at the north side entrance to the Science Center; reserved for Admissions visitors.

Lot 10

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Visitor lot in front of the Chapel/Library.

Lot 2A

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Located at Burns Wellness Commons; includes accessible and medical parking spaces.

Campus News

Latest updates from The College of St. Scholastica

St. Scholastica Named to TIME's America's Best Colleges List for 2026-27

The College has been recognized in TIME's inaugural list based on student outcomes, graduation rates, and post-graduate earnings.

Sep 1, 2026

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Introducing 'Love of Learning' as the 2026-27 Value of the Year

As the new academic year begins, the College has designated 'love of learning' as its annual Benedictine value to inspire lifelong pursuit of truth.

Sep 1, 2026

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St. Scholastica Welcomes Students for the 2026-27 Academic Year

The Duluth campus officially opened its doors for the fall semester, welcoming new and returning students to campus.

Sep 4, 2026

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St. Scholastica Announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Five former Saints athletes, including standouts in track and field, soccer, hockey, tennis, and Nordic skiing, will be inducted on October 24.

Aug 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The College of St. Scholastica

Art Song Recital

September 15, 2026

Mitchell Auditorium

An evening of Art Song featuring mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski and pianist Casey Rafn, performing works by Schubert, Endres, Paulus, and others.

Democracy is a Party: The Lost Art of Getting Together

September 17, 2026

Mitchell Auditorium

An Alworth Peace and Justice event exploring how joyful social gatherings can restore faith in democratic life.

RN to BS Online Nursing Info Session

September 17, 2026

Online

A webinar for prospective nursing students to learn about the 100% online RN to BS program, including application and admissions details.

Salt Meadow Restoration in Germany's Wadden Sea

September 18, 2026

St. Scholastica Library Raven Room

A School of Arts and Sciences Faculty Colloquium presentation on ecological restoration efforts in Germany.

The Okee Dokee Brothers!

September 26, 2026

Mitchell Auditorium

A performance by the Grammy Award-winning family bluegrass band as part of the Arts + Ideas series.

Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (PBN) Info Session

September 28, 2026

St. Scholastica St. Cloud Campus

Information session for the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program held at the Sartell, MN location.

Community Day

October 7, 2026

Duluth Campus

A day for traditional undergraduate students with no classes scheduled, focused on community engagement.

Local Panel: Immigration in Duluth

October 8, 2026

Mitchell Auditorium

An Alworth Peace and Justice panel discussion regarding immigration issues within the Duluth community.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The College of St. Scholastica

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Birch Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Cedar Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: four-person apartment

Kerst Hall

Capacity: 160

Room types: four-person apartment

Maple Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Scanlon Hall

Capacity: 128

Room types: four-person apartment

Somers Hall

Capacity: 314

Room types: single, double, four-person suite, super single

Somers Suites

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

Willow Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@thecollegeofstschola.edu

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