Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System OfficeStudent Guide
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Public University in Saint Paul, MN. Operating on a semester system.
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The semester, explained for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office
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
Spring 2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
6
Academic calendar
Spring 2027 runs Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Life in Saint Paul for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office 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
Wells Fargo Place Parking Ramp
garage • High
Entrance at 445 Cedar Street; valet and self-parking available; skyway connected.
World Trade Center Ramp
garage • Moderate
Located at 477 Cedar Street, near the system office.
Campus News
Latest updates from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office
Minnesota State Board of Trustees Approves $25 Million Annual Transfer to Support Struggling Institutions
The Board approved a temporary measure to redirect up to $25 million annually for four years from stable colleges to help institutions facing significant structural deficits, including St. Cloud State and Bemidji State.
Fall 2026 Enrollment Remains Steady Across Minnesota State System
Official data for the 2026-2027 academic year shows enrollment is holding steady at approximately 172,879 credit-seeking students, with growth at community colleges offsetting declines at some universities.
NASA Selects Minnesota State for $1.5 Million Aerospace Workforce Hub
The system was selected to lead a new initiative focused on developing a diverse aerospace workforce through partnerships with industry and K-12 educators.