FALL 2026 | YOUR GUIDE TO FALL 2026 WELCOME WEEKS EVENTS
⭐ DCTC’S WELCOME WEEKS EVENTS ⭐
Get ready for an action-packed start to the semester at DCTC from August 24 to September 4! Jump into the fun with a free donut, campus directions, an Ice Cream Social, Grocery Bingo, and a Paint & Sip with the Student Senate 🍩🎨. Boost your success with academic study tables, time management sessions, and catch some Blue Knights sports action; it’s time to connect and thrive right from day one! ⚽📚
Learn more⭐ WELCOME WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐
Fall 2026 Classes Begin 🍂
Fall classes officially begin at DCTC on Monday, August 24, kicking off an exciting new semester full of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow on campus!
Learn moreDonuts & Directions 🍩🗺️
Join us for Donuts & Directions on Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, 25th from 6–10 a.m. at the Entrance Ways! Stop by to grab a treat and get help navigating campus as the Fall 2026 semester starts!
Learn moreGrow Your Roots with Student Senate 🪴
Join the Student Senate for “Grow Your Roots” on Wednesday, August 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Life Center! Stop by to plant a succulent, paint a pot, and learn more about what the Student Senate does. They will be highlighting paid leadership opportunities and how you can get involved!
Learn moreGrocery Bingo 🛒🎯
Ready to win big? Come play Grocery Bingo on Thursday, August 27, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM in the Student Life Center! Stop by to score some awesome prizes and have fun with fellow students!
Learn moreFall 2026 Tuition Due Date 💳📚
Fall 2026 tuition is due on Friday, August 28, 2026. Please make sure to complete your payment arrangements today!
Payment Arrangements⭐ WELCOME WEEK 2 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐
Ice Cream Social with Senate 🍦
Join us for an Ice Cream Social with Senate on Monday, August 31st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Life Center! Grab a bowl of ice cream with your favorite toppings, learn about the Student Senate, find out how to get involved, and discover how you can get paid!
Learn more!Paint & Sip with Senate 🎨🥤
Join the Student Senate for a Paint & Sip event on Wednesday, September 2nd from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center! Come paint, try some fun beverages, and learn more about the Student Senate.
Learn more!TRIO Lunch & Learn: Note Taking Presentation 📝
Join us for a TRIO Lunch and Learn Note-Taking Presentation on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 2-102 or via Zoom! Stop by to level up your note-taking skills, enjoy a free lunch if you attend in-person, or join online using the Zoom link with the password: dctc
Learn moreWELCOME WEEK 1 CALENDAR
Mon
24 |
6 AM – Donuts & Directions |
Tue
25 |
6 AM – Donuts & Directions 12 PM – On-Campus Tuesday Info Session 3 PM – Neurodivergent Student Group |
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Wed 26 |
11 AM – Grow Your Roots with Senate |
Thurs
27 |
11 AM – Grocery Bingo |
Fri
28 |
TGIF 😎
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Sat
29
Sun 30 |
ENJOY THE WEEKEND! 🌞
Blue Knights Athletic Schedules: |
WELCOME WEEK 2 CALENDAR
Mon
31 |
11 AM – Ice Cream Social with Senate |
Tue
1 |
9:30 AM – Faculty & Staff Profile Photos
12 PM – Virtual Tuesday Info Session |
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Wed 2 |
11 AM – Paint & Sip with Senate |
Thurs
3 |
12 PM – TRIO Lunch and Learn – Note Taking Presentation |
Fri
4 |
TGIF 😎 |
Sat
5
Sun 6 |
ENJOY THE WEEKEND! 🌞
Blue Knights Athletic Schedules: |
Check out DCTC’s full events calendar:
Learn moreQuestions about Student Life? Contact:
Jacob Swanson
Assistant Director of Student Life
Jacob.Swanson@DCTC.edu
651-423-8649
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