University of Wisconsin-StoutStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for University of Wisconsin-Stout

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 Semester
Campus terms
14
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First QuarterFirst Quarter 2026
  2. Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Second QuarterSecond Quarter 2026
  4. Winterm 2027
  5. Winterm 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Third Quarter
  7. Spring 2027 Semester
  8. Spring 2027 Fourth Quarter
  9. Summer 2027 Session I
  10. Summer 2027 Session II

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14 terms

A

AFH
Antrim-Froggatt-McCalmont Hall, a residence hall complex often referred to by its initials.

B

BDP
Blue Devil Productions, the student-run organization responsible for campus entertainment and events.
Blue Devil Market
A convenience store and grab-and-go food location inside the Price Commons.
Brew Devils
The campus coffee shop located in the Memorial Student Center that serves Starbucks products.

C

CKTO
Curran-Kranzusch-Tustison-Oetting Hall, a multi-wing residence hall complex.

F

Fireside
The Fireside Café, a dining and coffee spot located in the Memorial Student Center.

H

HKMC
Hansen-Keith-Milnes-Chinnock Hall, a large residence hall complex on the north side of campus.

J

JTC
Jeter-Tainter-Callahan Hall, a residence hall complex located near the sports facilities.

M

MCO
Multi-Cultural Organization, an umbrella group for various cultural student organizations.
Menom
A common student abbreviation for the city of Menomonie.

S

SSA
Stout Student Association, the university's student government body.
Stout Proud
A university-wide slogan used by students and staff to express school spirit and identity.

T

The Commons
The Merle M. Price Commons, the primary student dining facility and social center.
The Stout Way
A phrase referring to the university's hands-on, polytechnic approach to education.

Places and practicalities

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

12 details
Access Stout
The online portal where students manage registration, view grades, and handle financial aid.
commons_cafeteria
Commons Cafeteria
eStout
The university's digital learning environment and mandatory laptop program for undergraduate students.
Flexline
A declining balance account on the StoutCard used for purchasing food and services across campus.
Harvey
Harvey Hall, a historic building housing liberal arts classrooms and the Harvey Hall Theatre.
Jarvis
Jarvis Hall, the main complex for science, technology, and engineering labs.
Laptop Buyout
The process by which graduating students can pay a fee to keep their university-issued laptop.
Micheels
Micheels Hall, a building primarily used for technology and design programs.
MSC
The Memorial Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the involvement center.
north_point_cafeteria
North Point Cafeteria
price_commons_mini_mart
Price Commons Mini Mart
StoutCard
The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and campus payments.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 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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Alpha Phi

A sorority within the College Panhellenic Council (CPC) focused on sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership.

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Stout Student Association (SSA)

The official student government of UW-Stout, representing the student body on university issues and allocating segregated fees.

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Backyard Bash

An event at the beginning of the fall semester to welcome students to campus with music, games, and opportunities to meet student organizations.

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Cycling Club

A club for all types of cycling enthusiasts, from casual riders to competitive racers.

Drop in any time

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Campus rituals

Destination Weekend

An annual spring weekend where students can showcase the campus to their families and friends, featuring events like student research showcases and athletic games.

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Life in Menomonie for University of Wisconsin-Stout Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$900

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Dunn County Transit Authority bus service

Nearest Airports

Menomonie Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

45°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1 (Wilson Ave)

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Commuter lot north of Heating Plant.

Lot 14

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Includes EV charging stations and short-term pay stations.

Lot 29

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Includes dedicated motorcycle/moped parking area.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Wisconsin-Stout

Economic impact report estimates UW-Stout generates $857 million annually

A recent report highlights the university's contribution to the Wisconsin economy, supporting over 9,400 jobs.

Oct 1, 2026

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UW-Stout M.S. School Counseling program transitions to online format

To address the critical shortage of trained professionals in rural schools, the program will now be offered fully online.

Oct 25, 2024

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StoutAlert: Standard notification system for emergency incidents and security updates via text, email, and app.

StoutAlert: Standard notification system for emergency incidents and security updates via text, email, and app.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Wisconsin-Stout

United In Pink: Belonging & Growth

October 26, 2026

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A week-long series of events focused on belonging and community growth.

Halloween Bingo

October 28, 2026

MSC Great Hall

Themed bingo night featuring prizes and seasonal festivities.

Ultimate Uno Game Night

November 2, 2026

MSC Great Hall

A large-scale competitive Uno game night for students.

General Election Campus Ballot Bash

November 3, 2026

Memorial Student Center (MSC)

Civic engagement event focused on the general election voting process.

Hot Cider Tuesday

November 3, 2026

Involvement Center

Seasonal beverage giveaway and networking opportunity.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

25 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Antrim

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

Antrim-Froggatt-McCalmont (AFM) Hall

Capacity: 475

Room types: single, double, triple

Apartments at the Red Cedar

Chinnock Hall

Room types: single, double

Crawford Hall

Curran

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

Curran-Kranzusch-Tustison-Oetting (CKTO) Hall

Capacity: 520

Room types: single, double

Fleming Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, triple

Fleming-Hovlid Hall

Room types: single, double

Froggatt

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

Hale Hall

Hansen-Keith-Milnes-Chinnock (HKMC) Hall

Capacity: 520

Room types: double, triple, extended double

Hovlid Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Jeter-Tainter-Callahan (JTC) Hall

Capacity: 280

Room types: double, single

JTC Hall

Room types: single, double

Kranzusch

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

McCalmont Hall

Capacity: 420

Room types: single, double, triple

Milnes Hall

Room types: single, double

Mitchell Hall

North Hall

Capacity: 370

Room types: single, double, triple

Oetting

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

Red Cedar Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: suite

South Hall

Capacity: 340

Room types: single, double, triple

Tustison

Room types: double, triple, quad, single

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Wigen Hall

Capacity: 220

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

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