The College of St. ScholasticaStudent Guide

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

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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for The College of St. Scholastica

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
9
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027
  3. Summer Semester 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans social events, comedians, and movie nights.

G

Greenview
The Greenview Dining Room, the main all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria located in Somers Hall.

S

Saints
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
SGA
Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice on campus.
Somers
Somers Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students on campus.

T

The Apartments
Collective term for the upperclassman apartment-style housing including Cedar, Pine, Maple, Willow, and Birch halls.
The Bistro
A cafe located in the Science Center providing coffee, beverages, and grab-and-go food items.
The Den
Storm's Den, a retail dining location offering grill items, sandwiches, and snacks.
The Hill
A common reference to the campus location, which is situated on a hill overlooking Lake Superior and downtown Duluth.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
BWC
Burns Wellness Commons, the campus facility for athletics, recreation, and health-related academic programs.
DTA
Duluth Transit Authority, the local bus system; students often use their ID for transit access.
greenview_dining_room
Greenview Dining Room
Mitchell
Mitchell Auditorium, the main venue for performances, lectures, and large campus gatherings.
OneStop
The centralized service center for student accounts, financial aid, and registration needs.
Saints Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Saints Shop
The official campus bookstore located in Tower Hall for textbooks and CSS apparel.
Science Center
The primary facility for natural science departments, labs, and the Bistro cafe.
science_cafe
Science Cafe
seekers_cafe
Seekers Cafe
storms_den
Storms Den
Tower
Tower Hall, the historic main building housing administrative offices, classrooms, and the library.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 12 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 Duluth for The College of St. Scholastica Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Duluth.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

56

Bikeability

51

Public Transit

Duluth Transit Authority bus system

Nearest Airports

Duluth International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

40°F

Avg Snowfall

86 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 7

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Located in front of Somers Hall; designated visitor parking available.

Lot 9

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North side entrance to the Science Center; spaces reserved for Admissions Department visitors.

Lot 10

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Located in front of the Chapel/Library; designated visitor parking available.

Lots 1A, 1B, 15, 16, 17

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Designated overnight parking lots for on-campus residents.

Campus News

Latest updates from The College of St. Scholastica

Saints Support Saints: A new way to belong at St. Scholastica

A new initiative focused on community belonging and support for students at St. Scholastica.

Sep 18, 2026

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Deliberate by design: The College's approach to Artificial Intelligence

The College outlines its ethical approach to AI usage, emphasizing human-led learning and transparency.

Sep 14, 2026

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St. Scholastica named to TIME's inaugural America's Best Colleges list

The College was recognized for post-graduate earnings, graduation rates, and student outcomes in TIME's 2026-27 rankings.

Sep 4, 2026

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Introducing love of learning as the value of the year

The College announces 'Love of Learning' as its guiding Benedictine value for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Sep 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The College of St. Scholastica

Community Day for Traditional Undergraduate Students

October 7, 2026

Duluth Campus

A day for the campus community with no classes in session for traditional undergraduate students.

Local Panel: Immigration in Duluth

October 8, 2026

Mitchell Auditorium

The Tom Morgan Honorary Local Panel examines the current situation of immigration in the Twin Ports community.

Hope in Dark Times

October 9, 2026

Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel

A music program concert exploring the connection between Zoltán Kodály and The College of St. Scholastica.

Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (PBN) Info Session

October 12, 2026

Virtual

Information session for prospective students interested in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.

Master of Healthcare Administration Info Session

October 13, 2026

Online via Zoom

Information session for the Master of Healthcare Administration program.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The College of St. Scholastica

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Birch Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Cedar Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: four-person apartment

Kerst Hall

Capacity: 160

Room types: four-person apartment

Maple Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Scanlon Hall

Capacity: 128

Room types: four-person apartment

Somers Hall

Capacity: 314

Room types: single, double, four-person suite, super single

Somers Suites

Room types: two-bedroom suite, three-bedroom suite

Willow Hall

Capacity: 43

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@css.edu

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