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 Quarter 2026
Campus terms
5
Local details
6
Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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5 terms
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C
Checkride
The final practical examination with an FAA inspector or examiner to earn a pilot certificate.
D
Discovery Flight
An introductory flight offered to prospective students to experience the aviation program firsthand.
G
Ground School
The classroom-based portion of flight training where students learn theory, weather, and regulations.
P
Part 141
Refers to the FAA-approved flight training curriculum that is more structured than traditional Part 61 training.
S
SVA
Student Veterans of America, the campus chapter providing resources and community for veteran students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
6 details
FCM
The IATA code for Flying Cloud Airport, the primary location for the college's flight labs and flight training.
Moodle
The learning management system (LMS) used by students to access course materials, grades, and assignments.
The 1600 Building
The main campus facility located at 1600 West 82nd Street in Bloomington, MN.
The Badge
The mandatory student identification card required for security access and identification on campus.
The Catalog
The official Academic Catalog which students use to track specific credit requirements and institutional policies.
Thunderbird
Thunderbird Aviation, the partner flight school facility where students conduct their flight training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
5 approved campus terms and 6 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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