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2025 Spring Start-Up Sessions

Faribault - Monday, January 6, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

North Mankato - Thursday, January 9, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Conference Center D195 (Park in Green Lot and enter through Door 15. See it on the North Mankato campus map).

  • Take care of all the essentials before you start classes! Learn about technology, financial aid, and campus resources.
  • Get your parking pass.
  • Pick up or order your books. To have your books ready for pick-up at Start Up order by January 2 for Faribault and January 7 for North Mankato. Books can also be delivered to you. Order online at

Download the new Student Start-Up Packet

Student IDs can be printed by Library staff once the semester starts.

Attendance is Required. If you were unable to attend one of the recommended full Start-up Sessions, please join one of the small group Make-up Sessions below. These Make-up Sessions will not include all the elements of the full Start-up Sessions, but will cover essential information on D2L and academic success tips.

Make-up Sessions

If you can't attend in person, please use our to indicate which make-up session you plan to attend.

In-person: 

  • North Mankato-Write Spot E112
    • Friday, January 10, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Faribault- Academic Support Center A116
    • Friday, January 10, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom:

  • Monday, January 13, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tutors in the Academic Support Center can help you with email, D2L, and course questions throughout the semester.