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College in Fergus Falls, MN. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
3 entries Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → May 11, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jun 7 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer Term 2027
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CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment. L
Legacy Legacy Hall, the primary on-campus apartment-style housing located on the Fergus Falls campus. M
M State The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to Minnesota State Community and Technical College. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with chapters at M State. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for students on each campus.
Spartan Cafe The main dining facility located on the Fergus Falls campus.
Spartans The official mascot and collective name for students and athletic teams of the college. T
The Bistro The dining and food service area located on the Moorhead campus. W
Williams Williams Hillside Village, a residential complex for students at the Fergus Falls campus. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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D2L Short for Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system used for course materials and grades.
e-Services The online portal where students register for classes, check financial aid, and pay tuition.
Legacy Hall A multi-purpose building in Fergus Falls housing student apartments and community spaces.
Oscar Bergos Center The Oscar Bergos Center on the Fergus Falls campus, often used for community and college events.
outpost_smokehouse Outpost Smokehouse
Spartan Card The official student identification card used for library services, printing, and access to certain facilities.
StarID A unique username used across the Minnesota State system to log into email, D2L, and campus computers.
the_fabled_farmer The Fabled Farmer Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 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. Using DormWay at Minnesota State Community and Technical College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
M State Fergus Falls launches $12.7M campus energy project M State held a groundbreaking for a major geothermal heating and cooling system to modernize campus infrastructure and improve efficiency.
Sep 14, 2026
Read More M State to Close Detroit Lakes Campus in 2028 College leadership announced the planned closure of the Detroit Lakes campus by summer 2028, centralizing operations in Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena.
Oct 6, 2026
Read More M State Enrollment Growth Leads State Colleges M State reported record-setting enrollment growth, outpacing other state community and technical colleges in Minnesota.
Sep 3, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
M State Men's Basketball vs. Concordia Reserve November 8, 2026
The M State Spartans men's basketball team faces off against the Concordia Reserve team.
NJCAA Division III Volleyball National Tournament November 12, 2026
The Lady Spartans, seeded 9th, compete in the national tournament opening round.
The Promise of Living Concert December 7, 2026
A performance by the college's Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Voice Ensemble featuring instrumental and vocal works.
Fall Semester Final Exams December 14, 2026
Final examination period for the Fall 2026 semester begins.
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