Academic Calendar
The Minnesota State Academic Calendar brings together key dates from across our colleges and universities, including semester starts, breaks, development days, holidays, and commencement periods, to support systemwide planning and coordination.
Current Academic Year
Fall 2026 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Fall 2026 semester start: Aug 24, 2026*
- Fall 2026 tuition payment deadline: Aug 3, 2026**
- Education Minnesota Days: Oct 15, 2026
- Observed holidays (no class): Labor Day (Sep 7), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27)
*Metro State University semester start date is August 22, 2026.
**Pursuant to System Procedure 5.12.3, the financial commitment date is 15 business days prior to the start of the term. Last date of withdrawal: 80% of course length.
Fall 2026 Campus-Specific Dates
Campus‑specific differences for this semester are listed below. Dates may vary for colleges with more than one campus.
| Campus | Development Days (No Class) | Semester End | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Aug 18-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Anoka Technical College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | Aug 20-21 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Bemidji State University | Aug 18-21 | Dec 18 | TBD |
| Central Lakes College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Century College | Aug 19-21 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Dakota County Technical College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Inver Hills Community College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 17 | Offered in Spring |
| Lake Superior College | Aug 19-21 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Metro State University | Dec 13 | TBD | |
| Minneapolis College | Offered in Spring | ||
| Minnesota North College | Aug 17-21; Sept 22; | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Aug 18-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Aug 17-21 | Dec 11 | TBD |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | TBD | ||
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College | Aug 17-21 | Dec 17 | Offered in Spring |
| Normandale Community College | Offered in Spring | ||
| North Hennepin Community College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Oct 12 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Northwest Technical College | Aug 17-21 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Aug 18-20 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Ridgewater College | Aug 20-21 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Riverland Community College | Aug 19-20; Sept 22 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Sept 16; Oct 6 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Saint Paul College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| South Central College | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Aug 18 | Dec 18 | TBD |
| St. Cloud State University | TBD | ||
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | Aug 19-20 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Winona State University | TBD |
Spring 2027 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Spring semester start: Jan 11, 2027
- Observed holidays (no class): Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18), Presidents' Day (Feb 15)
Spring 2027 Campus-Specific Dates
Campus‑specific differences for this semester are listed below. Dates may vary for colleges with more than one campus.
| Campus | Development Days (No Class) | Spring Break | Semester End | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Jan 7-8 | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | May 12 |
| Anoka Technical College | Feb 12; May 13 | Mar 15-19 | May 14 | May 13 |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | Jan 7-8; Feb 16 | Mar 15-20 | May 14 | May 14 |
| Bemidji State University | Jan 5-8; Apr 7; Apr 29; May 10-11 | Mar 8-12 | May 11 | May 7 |
| Central Lakes College | Jan 6-8; Feb 16; Mar 5; Apr 9; May 16-18 | Brainerd Mar 8-12 Staples Feb 17-19 |
Brainerd May 14 Staples May 28 |
Brainerd May 13-14 Staples May 12 |
| Century College | Jan 29; Apr 1; May 14 | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 14 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Jan 8; Feb 5; April 8; May 13 | Mar 8-12 | May 17 | TBD |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | ||||
| Hennepin Technical College | Jan 19; Mar 4-5; May 14 | Mar 8-12 | May 17 | May 14 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Jan 8; Feb 5; April 8; May 6; May 13 | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | TBD |
| Lake Superior College | Jan 7-8; Apr 9; May 17-19 | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 17 |
| Metro State University | Mar 8-12 | May 3 | TBD | |
| Minneapolis College | Mar 8-12 | |||
| Minnesota North College | Jan 6-8; Feb 11; Mar 26; May 14 | Mar 8-12 | May 13 | May 12-14 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Jan 7, 8; Mar 24; May 17, 18 | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 14 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Jan 5, 7; Apr 15 | Mar 8-12 | May 11 | TBD |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Jan 5-8; May 10-11 | Mar 8-12 | May 7 | May 7-8 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | May 7 | |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Jan 8; Feb 12; May 7, 13 | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | TBD |
| Normandale Community College | ||||
| North Hennepin Community College | Jan 6-7; Feb 23; Apr 8-9 | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | May 13 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | ||||
| Northwest Technical College | Jan 4-8 | Mar 8-12 | May 6 | May 7 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Jan 6-7; Apr 2; May 14 | Mar 8-12 | May 13 | May 14 |
| Ridgewater College | Jan 7-8; Apr 9 | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 13-14 |
| Riverland Community College | Feb 10; Apr 20 | Mar 8-12 | May 13 | May 14 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Feb 2; Apr 15; May 12 | Mar 8-12 | May 12 | May 12 |
| Saint Paul College | Jan 7-8 | Mar 15-19 | May 14 | TBD |
| South Central College | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 13 | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Apr 2 | Mar 8-12 | May 7 | May 8 |
| St. Cloud State University | ||||
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | Jan 6-7; Feb 8 | Mar 8-12 | May 14 | May 14 |
| Winona State University |
Summer 2027 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Observed Holidays: Memorial Day (May 31), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (observed Jul 5)
Summer 2027 Campus-Specific Dates
Summer sessions vary widely by campus; ranges are shown below.
| Campus | Summer Session(s) |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | |
| Anoka Technical College | June 1-July 23; 1 June 1-Aug 6 |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | June 1-Aug 6 |
| Bemidji State University | May 18-July 31 |
| Central Lakes College | June 1-July 27 |
| Century College | May 24-Aug 12 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | |
| Hennepin Technical College | June 1 - July 26 |
| Lake Superior College | June 7-July 30 |
| Metro State University | |
| Minneapolis College | |
| Minnesota North College | June 7-July 30 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | |
| Minnesota State Community & Technical College | May 13-June 30 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | May 24-June 25; June 28-July 30 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | |
| Minnesota Valley College (Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College) | May 24-July 30; June 7-July 30 |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College | May 17-June 4; June 7-July 1; July 6-29 |
| Normandale Community College | |
| North Hennepin Community College | May 24-Aug 6 |
| Northland Community & Technical College | |
| Northwest Technical College | May 17-July 30 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | June 7-July 31 |
| Ridgewater College | May 24-July 30 |
| Riverland Community College | May 24-Jun 28; Jun 1-Jul 28; Jul 6-Aug 9 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | June 1-Aug 6 |
| Saint Paul College | May 24-July 30 |
| South Central College | Jun 1-Jul 2; Jun 1-Jul 23 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | June 1-July 30 |
| St. Cloud State University | |
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | May 24 - Aug 13 |
| Winona State University | May 9-June 1; June 2-July 2; July 6-Aug 5 |
Last Academic Year
Fall 2025 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Fall 2025 semester start: Aug 25, 2025
- Fall 2025 tuition payment deadline: August 4, 2025*
- Education Minnesota Days: Oct 16–17, 2025
- Observed holidays (no class): Labor Day (Sep 1), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 27–28)
*Pursuant to System Procedure 5.12.3, the financial commitment date is 15 business days prior to the start of the term. Last date of withdrawal: 80% of course length.
Fall 2025 Campus-Specific Dates
Campus‑specific differences for this semester are listed below. Dates may vary for colleges with more than one campus.
| Campus | Development Days (no class) |
Semester End | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Aug 19–21 | Dec 22 | Offered in Spring |
| Anoka Technical College | Aug 20–22 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | Aug 21–22 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Bemidji State University | Aug 19–22; Sep 26; Oct 31; Nov 26; Dec 18–19 | Dec 17 | Offered in Spring |
| Central Lakes College | Aug 20–22; Nov 26; Dec 19–22 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Century College | Aug 20–22; Dec 19 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Dakota County Technical College | Aug 20–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | Aug 20–22; Dec 22 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Hennepin Technical College | Aug 20–22; Nov 24–25 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Inver Hills Community College | Aug 20–21; Sep 24 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Lake Superior College | Aug 20–22 | Dec 15 | Offered in Spring |
| Metro State University | Aug 18; Dec 16 | Dec 15 | Dec 14 |
| Minneapolis College | Aug 20–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota North College | Aug 18–22; Sep 23; Oct 16 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Aug 20–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Aug 19–22; Nov 10; Dec 19; Dec 22 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Aug 18–22; Nov 26; Dec 15 | Dec 12 | Dec 13 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Aug 19–22; Oct 13; Dec 19 | Dec 18 | Dec 18 |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College | Aug 18–22; Nov 26 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Normandale Community College | Aug 20–21; Oct 8 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| North Hennepin Community College | Aug 20–21; Sep 16; Oct 15; Oct 28; Nov 26 | Dec 13 | Offered in Spring |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Aug 20–22; Dec 19 | Dec 18 | Offered in Spring |
| Northwest Technical College | Aug 18–22 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Aug 19–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Ridgewater College | Aug 21–22 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Riverland Community College | Aug 21–22; Sep 24 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Aug 19–20; Sep 16; Oct 1 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Saint Paul College | Aug 20–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| South Central College | Aug 19–22; Dec 18–19 | Dec 17 | Offered in Spring |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Aug 19 | Dec 12 | Offered in Spring |
| St. Cloud State University | Aug 19–22 | Dec 11 | Dec 12 |
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | Aug 20–21 | Dec 19 | Offered in Spring |
| Winona State University | Aug 18–22; Oct 8 | Dec 11 | Dec 12 |
Spring 2026 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Spring 2026 semester start: Jan 12, 2026
- Spring 2026 tuition payment deadline: Dec 18, 2025*
- Observed holidays (no class): Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 19), Presidents' Day (Feb 16)
*Pursuant to System Procedure 5.12.3, the financial commitment date is 15 business days prior to the start of the term. Last date of withdrawal: 80% of course length.
Spring 2026 Campus-Specific Dates
Campus‑specific differences for this semester are listed below. Dates may vary for colleges with more than one campus.
| Campus | Development Days (no class) | Spring Break | Semester End | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Jan 8–9 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | May 13 |
| Anoka Technical College | Jan 8–9; Feb 13; Apr 10 | Mar 16–20 | May 15 | May 14 |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | Jan 8–9; Feb 17 | Mar 16–21 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Bemidji State University | Jan 6–9; Apr 8; May 11–12 | Mar 9–13 | May 7 | May 8 |
| Central Lakes College | Jan 7–9; Mar 6; Apr 3; May 18–19 | Mar 9–13 | May 15 | May 13–15 |
| Century College | Jan 30; Apr 2; May 15 | Mar 9–14 | May 14 | May 15 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Jan 9; Feb 6; Apr 9 | Mar 9–13 | May 18 | May 14 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | Jan 7–9 | Mar 9–13 | May 12 | May 14 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Jan 20; Mar 5–6; May 15 | Mar 9–13 | May 19 | May 15 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Jan 9; Feb 6; Apr 9; May 7; May 14 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | May 14 |
| Lake Superior College | Jan 9; Apr 10 | Mar 9–13 | May 16 | May 18 |
| Metro State University | Jan 5; May 8 | Mar 8–14 | May 5 | May 5 |
| Minneapolis College | Jan 8–9 | Mar 9–13 | May 15 | May 18 |
| Minnesota North College | Jan 7–9; Feb 12; Apr 3 | Mar 9–13 | May 14 | May 13–15 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Jan 8; Mar 25; May 18–19 | Mar 9–13 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Jan 6–9; Apr 3; May 15; May 18 | Mar 9–13 | May 14 | May 12–15 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Jan 7–9; May 11 | Mar 8–14 | May 8 | May 9 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Jan 8–9; Feb 16; Apr 21 | Mar 9 | May 15 | May 8 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Jan 9; Feb 13; May 8; May 14 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | TBD |
| Normandale Community College | Jan 9; Feb 3; May 18 | Mar 9–14 | May 15 | May 18 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Jan 7–8; Feb 24; Apr 9–10; May 6 | Mar 9–13 | May 5 | May 14 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Jan 7–9; Mar 24; Apr 10; May 15 | Mar 9–13 | May 14 | May 15 |
| Northwest Technical College | Jan 5–9 | Mar 9–13 | May 8 | May 8 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Jan 7–8; Mar 27 | Mar 9–13 | May 14 | May 15 |
| Ridgewater College | Jan 8–9; Apr 10 | Mar 2–6 | May 15 | May 14–15 |
| Riverland Community College | Feb 11; Apr 21 | Mar 9–13 | May 14 | May 15 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Feb 3; Apr 16; May 13 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | May 13 |
| Saint Paul College | Jan 8–9; Feb 24 | Mar 16–20 | May 15 | May 19 |
| South Central College | Jan 5–9; Apr 10 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | May 14 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Jan 7–8 | Mar 9–13 | May 1 | May 9 |
| St. Cloud State University | Jan 5–9 | Mar 2–6 | May 6 | May 8 |
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | Jan 7–8; Feb 6 | Mar 9–13 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Winona State University | Jan 8–9; Feb 10 | Mar 9–13 | May 13 | May 8 |
Summer 2026 Systemwide Dates - Apply to all campuses
- Observed Holidays: Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (observed Jul 3)
Summer 2026 Campus-Specific Dates
Summer sessions vary widely by campus; ranges are shown below.
| Campus | Summer Session(s) |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | May 18; July 14–15; Aug 11 |
| Anoka Technical College | June 1–July 8; June 1; Aug 7 |
| Anoka‑Ramsey Community College | June 1–August 7 |
| Bemidji State University | May 18–July 31 |
| Central Lakes College | June 1–July 27 |
| Century College | May 26–Aug 13 |
| Dakota County Technical College | May 19–July 31 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College | June 1–July 24 |
| Hennepin Technical College | June 1–July 24 |
| Inver Hills Community College | May 26–July 29 |
| Lake Superior College | June 8–July 31 |
| Metro State University | May 16–Aug 15 |
| Minneapolis College | June 1–Aug 5 |
| Minnesota North College | June 8–July 31 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | May 26–Aug 7 |
| Minnesota State Community & Technical College | May 19–July 24 |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | May 26 - July 31 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | May 20–July 31 |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College | June 8–July 2; July 6–30 |
| Normandale Community College | June 1–Aug 7 |
| North Hennepin Community College | May 26–June 13; June 15–Aug 8 |
| Northland Community & Technical College | May 18–Aug 6 |
| Northwest Technical College, Bemidji | May 18–July 14 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | June 1–July 25 |
| Ridgewater College | May 26–July 31 |
| Riverland Community College | May 26–June 30; June 8–July 31; July 6–Aug 7 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | June 1–August 6 |
| Saint Paul College | May 26–July 31 |
| South Central College | June 1–July 24 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | May 26–July 24 |
| St. Cloud State University | May 18–June 18; June 22–July 24 |
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | May 26–August 14 |
| Winona State University | May 10–June 2; June 3–July 1; July 2–July 30 |
Archive and Future Systemwide Semester Start Dates
| Semester | Start Date | Payment Due Date* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fall | 8/22/22 | 8/1/22 |
| 2023 Spring | 1/9/23 | 12/15/22 |
| 2023 Fall | 8/21/23 | 7/31/23 |
| 2024 Spring | 1/8/24 | 12/14/23 |
| 2024 Fall | 8/26/24 | 8/5/24 |
| 2025 Spring | 1/13/25 | 12/19/24 |
| 2025 Fall | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 |
| 2026 Spring | 1/12/26 | 12/18/25 |
| 2026 Fall | 8/24/26 | 8/3/26 |
| 2027 Spring | 1/11/27 | 12/17/26 |
| 2027 Fall | 8/23/27 | 8/2/27 |
| 2028 Spring | 1/10/28 | 12/16/27 |
| 2028 Fall | 8/21/28 | 7/31/28 |
| 2029 Spring | 1/8/29 | 12/14/28 |
| 2029 Fall | 8/20/29 | 7/30/29 |
| 2030 Spring | 1/14/30 | 12/20/29 |
| 2030 Fall | 8/19/30 | 7/29/30 |
| 2031 Spring | 1/13/31 | 12/19/30 |
| 2031 Fall | 8/18/31 | 7/28/31 |
| 2032 Spring | 1/12/32 | 12/18/31 |
Contact
Jesse Mason
Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Jesse.Mason@MinnState.edu