SPRING 2026 | YOUR GUIDE TO MAY EVENTS

⭐ SUMMER 2026 TUTOR HOURS ⭐

Get ahead this summer with personalized support from our expert tutoring team! Whether you need help with a tough math problem, a writing assignment, or science labs, our tutors are available in-person and via Zoom to help you reach your academic goals.

⭐ WEEK 16 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

DCTC Softball hosts Region XIII Tournament: APRIL 30 – MAY 2🥎

Come out to the UMore Softball Complex to cheer on your Blue Knights as they host this premier double-elimination tournament in Rosemount. It’s a high-stakes weekend of competition as five top teams battle it out for a spot in the Northwest Plains District Championship!

Commencement Ceremony! 🎓

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from DCTC! You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to celebrate your incredible achievement. Join us at TCO Stadium in Eagan on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. as we honor the Class of 2026.

Finals Study Party! 📚

Head over to Room 1-107 on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 3 – 4 p.m. to get focused before exams. Please join us for a finals study party where we can tackle our notes together and finish the semester strong!

Finals-Focus & Fuel! ⚡

Take a well-deserved break and head over to Student Life to recharge before your exams. Hosted by Student Life & SCNAVTA, come assemble your very own finals survival kit and enjoy some great company as we gear up to finish the semester strong!

TRIO Loan Repayment Workshop! 💰

Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 12 – 1 p.m. to learn the ins and outs of the student loan repayment process. This is a great opportunity to get your specific questions answered and feel confident about your financial next steps! Meeting ID: 913 5110 0108 | Passcode: dctc

Rotaract Lunch Meeting! 🍕

Join us in the DCTC Commons Area on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free pizza and vote for your new board members. This is a fantastic chance to meet new friends and learn how you can get involved in impactful community service projects!

🏫 DCTC Spring Open House

Discover your future at the DCTC Spring Open House on Thursday, April 9, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.!  Explore our campus, meet faculty, and take advantage of waived application fees and scholarship information as you prepare for upcoming Summer or Fall classes.

⭐ WEEK 17 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony! 🩺

Celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduates on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Dakota Room. Whether you join us in person or tune in via the Zoom livestream, please come help us honor this incredible milestone in their nursing careers!

Creative Arts and Writing Club! 🎨

Unleash your imagination on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 2 – 3 p.m. in Room 2-143. Please join us for our meeting to connect with fellow creatives and share your latest artistic or literary projects!

SAGA Meeting! 🏳️‍🌈

Come join the Sexuality and Gender Alliance on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. in Room 2-142. We invite you to help us build a strong community and share your ideas for future club events!

⭐ WEEK 1 – SUMMER BEGINS ⭐

Spring 2026 Semester Ends! 🎉

The Spring 2026 semester officially concludes on Monday, May 18, 2026. We hope you had a successful and productive term, and we wish you a wonderful and well-deserved break!

Summer Session A Begins! ☀️

The Summer 2026 session officially kicks off on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Get ready for a focused and fast-paced term as we dive into a brand-new season of learning and growth!

⭐ WEEK 2 – SUMMER ⭐

No Classes (Memorial Day)! 🇺🇸

Please note that college buildings will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no classes held, so take this time to relax and enjoy the holiday break!

🎉 ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS 🎉

📚 Need a Study Boost? Join Our Study Tables!

Feeling overwhelmed by assignments or just don’t want to study alone? Come to our Study Tables! It’s the perfect place to get work done and connect with fellow students.

🌍 Come celebrate diversity and get involved!

Join the Multicultural Student Leadership Association (MSLA), a community dedicated to building connections across cultures and celebrating who we are.

✨ Educational Access & Disability Resources: Weekly Drop-Ins

Have a quick question or a concern about your accommodations? Educational Access & Disability Resources is here to help! Every Wednesday, join us for open drop-in hours—no appointment necessary.

WEEK 16 CALENDAR

WEEK 17 CALENDAR

WEEK 1 – SUMMER BEGINS

WEEK 2 – SUMMER

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Questions about Student Life? Contact:

Jacob Swanson
Assistant Director of Student Life
Jacob.Swanson@DCTC.edu
651-423-8649
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