What academic term is relevant at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

Fall Semester 2026 runs from August 21, 2026 through December 17, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Central Lakes College-Brainerd student guide?

The guide includes 6 approved campus terms and 8 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Central Lakes College-Brainerd guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 6 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Central Lakes College-Brainerd student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Central Lakes College-BrainerdStudent Guide

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Brainerd, MN

5K+ students

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Central Lakes College-Brainerd

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: 6
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries

Aug 21Dec 17, 2026
Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
Jan 11May 14, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jun 1Jul 27, 2027
Summer Session 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

C

CDA: College Drive Apartments, the primary on-campus housing complex for students.

O

O-Team: The Orientation Team, student leaders who assist new students during move-in and welcome week.

P

PTK: Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

R

Raider Grill: The main dining facility on the Brainerd campus offering hot meals and snacks.
Raiders: The official mascot and collective identity for Central Lakes College students and athletic teams.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details

Chalberg: The Chalberg Theatre, a major venue for campus performances and large presentations.
D2L: Short for D2L Brightspace, the online learning management system used for course materials and grades.
e-Services: The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage tuition payments.
Hassler: The Jon Hassler Library, named after the Minnesota author and former CLC instructor.
mad_hugger_cafe: Mad Hugger Cafe
Raider Card: The official student ID card used for identification, printing, and campus services.
StarID: A unique username used to log into all Minnesota State campus computers, email, and online tools.
The Hub: The centralized student services area providing admissions, registration, and financial aid support.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 6 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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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Brainerd for Central Lakes College-Brainerd Students

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Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Student Population

876

City Transportation

Public Transit

Brainerd dial-a-ride transit

Nearest Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Warm-summer humid continental

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

North Parking Lot

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Located off College Drive; primary entrance for Performing Arts Center (Door 4).

West Parking Lot

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Designated for overnight and extended parking in marked spaces.

South Parking Lot

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Located near Door 24 and the cafeteria.

East Parking Lot

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General campus parking.

Campus News

Latest updates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Kimberly Lynch Named Interim President of Central Lakes College

The Minnesota State Board of Trustees named Kimberly Lynch as the interim president of Central Lakes College, effective July 1, 2026.

May 20, 2026

CLC announces 2026 spring honors lists

Central Lakes College announced its President's and Dean's lists for the Spring 2026 semester, recognizing high-achieving students.

Jun 3, 2026

Marketing team earns national recognition at Collegiate Advertising Awards

The CLC marketing team received national awards for their advertising and promotional efforts.

May 26, 2026

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Parkway Apartments

Room types: private bedroom, shared bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@clcmn.edu

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