Hamline UniversityStudent Guide

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

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Student guide · Fall 2026 First Half-of-Term

The semester, explained for Hamline 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 2026 First Half-of-Term
Campus terms
16
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First Half-of-Term runs Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First Half-of-TermRelevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026
  3. Fall 2026 Second Half-of-Term
  4. Spring 2027 First Half-of-Term
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Second Half-of-Term
  7. May Term 2027
  8. Full Summer Term 2027
  9. Summer I 2027
  10. Summer II 2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black student life and advocacy.

D

Drew
Drew Hall, a residence hall primarily housing first-year students.

H

HAMA
Hamline Anthropology and Museum Association, a student organization for those interested in anthropology.
HUPB
Hamline University Programming Board, the student-led organization that plans campus events.
HUSC
Hamline University Student Congress, the primary student government body.

L

Leo's
Leo’s Corner, a convenience store and grill located in the Anderson Center.

M

Manor
Manor Hall, a primary residence hall for first-year students.
MPIRG
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, a student-directed non-profit active on campus.

O

Osborn
Osborn Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students.

P

Peterson
Peterson Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students.
Pipers
The official nickname for Hamline University students and athletic teams.

S

Schilling
Schilling Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students.
Sorin
Sorin Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students.
Starbucks
The licensed Starbucks coffee shop located on the first floor of the Anderson Center.

T

The Bishop
A reference to Bishop Leonidas Hamline, the university's namesake, often used in historical or campus identity contexts.
The Hub
The main dining hall located on the second floor of the Anderson Center.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
Anderson
The Anderson Center, the campus student union and hub for dining and student services.
bishop_s_bistro
Bishop's Bistro
Bush
Bush Memorial Library, the main campus library.
Canvas
The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
GLC
Giddens Learning Center, a primary academic building housing many classrooms and faculty offices.
Klas
The Klas Center, which includes the football stadium and multi-purpose meeting spaces.
leo_s_corner
Leo's Corner
Old Main
The historic central administrative and classroom building on campus.
Piper Pass
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
piper_grill
Piper Grill
starbucks
Starbucks
The Hamline Plan
The university's unique core curriculum and general education requirements.
The Oracle
The student-run newspaper that serves as a primary source for campus news.
Walker
Walker Fieldhouse, the primary facility for athletics and recreation.
Workday
The administrative software portal used by students for class registration, financial aid, and student employment.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First Half-of-Term runs Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 15 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 Paul for Hamline University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

102

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

Metro Transit buses, METRO Green Line light rail

Nearest Airports

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

45°F

Avg Snowfall

55 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Anderson Center underground ramp

garage

Located at Snelling & Englewood Avenues; entrance on Englewood.

Lot C

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Located at the corner of Hewitt Avenue and Pascal Street North.

Hamline Apartments garage

garage

Requires a specific Apartments garage pass ($533/year).

Surface Lots (A, A2, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)

surface_lot • Limited during peak hours (9 AM - 3 PM)

Permit required 24/7; student surface lot pass costs $292/year.

Campus News

Latest updates from Hamline University

One collaborative summer of student research projects

Twenty-six students participated in collaborative summer research projects across various disciplines.

Aug 26, 2026

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Hamline receives NetVUE grant

The university received a $20,000 grant to help faculty integrate vocational reflection into the curriculum.

Aug 24, 2026

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Mary Jensen named chief operating officer

Dr. Mary Jensen has been promoted to COO, overseeing admissions, financial aid, and IT services.

Aug 14, 2026

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2027-28 Tuition Waiver applications available

Applications for the 2027-28 tuition exchange and waiver programs are now open for eligible employees.

Aug 4, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Hamline University

Bingo!

September 9, 2026

Anderson Center, Rooms 111/112

A Fall Welcome Week event featuring 10 rounds of Bingo with prizes and food to celebrate the first day of classes.

Cookies & Crafting

September 9, 2026

Anderson Center, Rooms 304/305

A Fall Welcome Week event where students can decorate cookies, make bracelets, and personalize mugs.

Adopt-a-Plant

September 10, 2026

Old Main Lawn

Students can adopt a succulent and decorate its pot as part of Fall Welcome Week.

Interactive Game Show Experience

September 11, 2026

Anderson Center, Rooms 111/112

A live game show event with performers and prizes to conclude Fall Welcome Week.

Women's Soccer vs. University of Minnesota Morris

September 11, 2026

Pat Paterson Field, St. Paul, MN

Hamline Pipers women's soccer match against UMN Morris.

Paralegal Certificate and Master in the Study of Law Information Session

September 21, 2026

Online

An online session to learn about Hamline's legal certificate and master's programs.

Homecoming and Alumni Week 2026

September 28, 2026

Campus-wide

A week-long celebration for alumni and friends of Hamline University running through October 4.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Hamline University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Drew Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Hamline Apartments

Room types: apartment

Hamline Heights Residence Halls (Osborn, Peterson, Schilling)

Capacity: 300

Room types: not explicitly specified

Hamline University Apartments

Room types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, two-bedroom/four-person

Manor Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Osborn Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Peterson Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Schilling Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: single, double

Sorin Hall

Capacity: 110

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@hamline.edu

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