Student Calendar
2024-2025 Academic Year
Fall Semester 2024
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Monday |
August 5 |
Financial Commitment Date |
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Mon - Fri |
August 19-23 |
Administrative Days, Faculty Report |
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Monday |
August 26 |
Fall Semester Begins |
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Friday |
August 30 |
Last Day to Add Classes Without the Instructor's Permission |
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Friday |
August 30 |
Last Day to Drop Classes With Refund |
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Friday |
August 30 |
Process Begins for Canceling Class Registrations Due to Non-payment |
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Monday |
September 2 |
Labor Day Holiday, College closed |
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Tuesday |
September 10 |
Financial Aid Overage Disbursement Begins |
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Monday |
September 30 |
Balance of Tuition & Fees Due; Late Fee Will Be Assessed |
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Thurs - Fri |
October 17-18 |
EM Break, No Classes |
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Monday |
October 21 |
Spring Registration Begins - Current Students |
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Monday |
October 21 |
Spring Registration Begins - New Entering Students |
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Friday |
November 1 |
60 + 1 day for courses that meet all semester |
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Friday |
November 1 |
Spring Registration Begins - PSEO Students |
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Friday |
November 1 |
Spring Registration Begins - Non-degree Seeking Students |
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Tuesday |
November 26 |
Last Day to Withdraw from Course That Meets All Semester |
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Weds - Fri |
November 27-29 |
Thanksgiving Day Holiday, College Closed |
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Mon - Thurs |
December 16-19 |
Final Exam Days (see Exam Schedule) |
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Friday |
December 20 |
Administrative Day, No Classes |
Winter Term 2024-25
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December 30 - January 9 |
Winter Term Classes in Session |
Spring Semester 2025
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Wednesday |
December 18 |
Financial Commitment Date |
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Friday |
January 10 |
Administrative Day, No Classes |
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Monday |
January 13 |
Spring Semester Begins |
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Friday |
January 17 |
Last Day to Add Classes Without the Instructor's Permission |
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Friday |
January 17 |
Last Day to Drop Classes with Refund |
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Friday |
January 17 |
Process Begins for Canceling Class Registrations Due to Non-payment |
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Monday |
January 20 |
Martin Luther King Day Holiday, College Closed |
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Tuesday |
January 28 |
Financial Aid Overage Disbursement Begins |
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Monday |
February 10 |
Summer & Maymester Registration Begins - Returning, new entering, and non-degree students Fall Semester Registration begins for returning students and new students |
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Monday |
February 10 |
Balance of Tuition & Fees Due; Late Fee Will Be Assessed |
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Monday |
February 17 |
President's Day Holiday, College Closed |
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Saturday |
March 1 |
Fall Registration Begins - PSEO students and non-degree students |
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Mon - Fri |
March 10 - 14 |
Spring Break, No Classes |
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Monday |
March 31 |
60 + 1 day for courses that meet all semester |
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Friday |
April 18 |
Easter Break, No Classes |
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Monday |
April 21 |
Last Day to Withdraw from Course That Meets All Semester |
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Thurs - Wed |
May 8, 12 - 14 |
Final Exam Days (see Exam Schedule) |
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Friday & Thursday |
May 9 & 15 |
Administrative Day, No Classes |
Maymester Term 2025
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May 19 - June 6 |
Maymester Term Classes in Session |
Summer Sessions 2025
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Monday |
June 9 |
Summer Session I Begins |
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Friday |
June 13 |
Last Day to Drop/Add Classes |
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Friday |
June 13 |
Process Begins for Canceling Class Registrations Due to Non-payment |
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Thursday |
June 19 |
Juneteenth National Independence Day Holiday College Closed |
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Tuesday |
June 24 |
Maymester & SS I Financial Aid Overage Disbursement Begins |
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Thursday |
July 3 |
End of Summer Session I |
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Friday |
July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday, College Closed |
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Monday |
July 7 |
Summer Session II Begins |
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Friday |
July 11 |
Last Day to Drop Classes With a Refund |
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Monday |
July 21 |
SS II Financial Aid Overage Disbursement Begins |
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Wednesday |
July 30 |
End of Summer Session II |
Scholarships
Bluejay PSEO/REACH Scholarship
If you are a high-school student enrolled at Minnesota West in our Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, and plan to attend Minnesota West in the Fall of 2024, we encourage you to look at your scholarship options.
All PSEO/REACH program students must re-apply as a New Student seeking admission. Steps to follow here >
After you graduate, we ask that you request an official copy of your transcript from your high school to the admissions staff or email it to admissions@mnwest.edu.
The Bluejay PSEO/REACH Scholarship award is to support high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024, who have earned 9 (nine) or more college credits in our PSEO and/or Concurrent Enrollment programs and continue their education to complete an AA, AS, AAS degree, diploma or certificate program from Minnesota West.
The $2,000 Bluejay PSEO Student Scholarship will be awarded to any Minnesota West PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment student who completes the following criteria:
- Graduate from high school in May/June 2024 with nine (9) Minnesota West college credits earning a “C” or better
- Enrolled in 9+ credits in fall 2024 and 9+ credits in spring 2025
- Earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better each term at Minnesota West
- Complete the Bluejay PSEO/REACH Scholarship Application below by August 1, 2024
Applicants will receive $1,000 each term (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) if eligibility criteria are met.
Join us for an Info Session for parents and families to learn more about PSEO/REACH in High School:
Faculty/Program Webpages
Powerline
The Powerline Technology program provides you with a challenging and rewarding career working outdoors. Installers construct and maintain electrical overhead and underground powerlines.
As a student, you receive training in an outdoor and indoor facility as well as in the classroom. You'll experience hands-on training in safety practices, setting poles, climbing, operating Powerline equipment and receive the opportunity to earn a class A commercial driver’s license.
Graduates of the Powerline program are in demand by city municipal departments, rural electric cooperatives, private companies, dispatchers, power plant maintenance, and powerline construction companies. The employment opportunities are excellent across the country, you can work and live anywhere, earning a competitive wage in this exciting and dynamic career.
- 1-year or 2-year degree options
- Scholarships available
- Small class sizes
- 100% job placement rate
- Average of $46.87 an hour salary in Minnesota (careerwise.minnstate.edu)
GRADUATE OUTCOME
• Program is designed to immediately enter the workforce
• Minnesota West partners with online job listings available to students
• Install and maintain overhead and underground powerlines
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Lineman
• Line Foreman
• Line Superintendent
• Electric Powerline Inspector
• Groundman
BUSINESSES
• Private Companies
• City Municipal Departments
• Powerline Construction Companies
• Electrical Contractors
• Dispatchers or Power Plant Maintenance
DEGREES AVAILABLE
Powerline Diploma: 38 Credits | 1 Year
Powerline Technology A.A.S. Degree: 64 Credits | 2 Year
Electric Utility Substation Technician Diploma: 60 Credits | 2 Year
Electric Utility Substation Technology A.A.S. Degree: 60 Credits | 2 Year
PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Jackson Campus
Granite Falls
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In less than ten months, I was able to finish college early and get started with a new apprenticeship in the Twin Cities area. I had the opportunity to make life-long friends and connections and it has been fun to come back to Jackson to visit. |
Program Instructors:
Doug Schuett | Jackson
doug.schuett@mnwest.edu | 507-847-7961
Eric Stoll | Jackson
eric.stoll@mnwest.edu | 507-847-7955
Brian Binnebose | Granite Falls
brian.binnebose@mnwest.edu | 320-564-5060
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