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Summer & Fall 2024 General/Transfer Student

Orientation & Registration is now available to general/first-year and transfer students looking to start in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024.

The Summer 2024 semester begins on May 27, 2024. The Fall 2024 semester begins on August 26, 2024.

To begin your Orientation & Registration and see your next steps, select the tab below with your starting semester. 

  • SUMMER 2024 SEMESTER START: IDENTIFY WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE A VISITING STUDENT

    First, if you plan to be a Visiting Student for Summer 2024, you are not required to complete Orientation & Registration. A Visiting Student is a student currently enrolled at another college that wishes to take 1-2 courses with Anoka-Ramsey in the Summer 2024 term, and then transfer those courses back to their primary institution. A Visiting Student does not plan to earn a degree through Anoka-Ramsey, but just take courses for one semester. If you plan to be a Visiting Student with Anoka-Ramsey for the Summer 2024 term, please click on one of the Visiting Student links below (depending on your primary institution) and follow the steps/instructions laid out on that page:

     

    -Visiting Student from a Minnesota State College/University (this does not include the U of M)

    -Visiting Student from a Non-Minnesota State College/University (this includes the U of M and private institutions)

     

    If you do plan to start courses with Anoka-Ramsey in Summer 2024 and plan to stay with Anoka-Ramsey to earn a degree, then follow these steps:

     

    Step 1: Complete the Online Orientation Request Survey.

     

    Once you complete the Online Orientation Request Survey, you will be enrolled in Step 2: Online Orientation and provided instructions on how to access and complete Online Orientation via email.

     

    After completing Online Orientation, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor and move to Step 3: Advising/Registration Appointment, where you will meet with your advisor to discuss your upcoming semester, course registration, and final steps before the semester begins. This appointment is offered on-campus or virtually via Zoom. Phone appointments can be accommodated, but appointments will not be conducted if a student is driving or distracted in another manner – you will be asked to reschedule should this occur.

     

    Complete Step 1: Online Orientation Request Survey for General & Transfer Students, and you will receive information on Step 2: Online Orientation in 1-2 business days.

  • Step 1: Complete the Online Orientation Request Survey.

     

    Once you complete the Online Orientation Request Survey, you will be enrolled in Step 2: Online Orientation and provided instructions on how to access and complete Online Orientation via email.

     

    After completing Online Orientation, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor and move to Step 3: Advising/Registration Appointment, where you will meet with your advisor to discuss your upcoming semester, course registration, and final steps before the semester begins. This appointment is offered on-campus or virtually via Zoom. Phone appointments can be accommodated, but appointments will not be conducted if a student is driving or distracted in another manner – you will be asked to reschedule should this occur.

     

    Complete Step 1: Online Orientation Request Survey for General & Transfer Students, and you will receive information on Step 2: Online Orientation in 1-2 business days.

    • Ensure you have applied and been accepted to Anoka-Ramsey. Call 763-433-1100 if you need assistance.
    • Know your StarID and password.
      • Your StarID is your campus login for all technology. Click here if you need to look up your StarID or reset your password.
    • Begin the Financial Aid process (if applicable).
      • Visit fafsa.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Anoka-Ramsey's school code is 002332. 
        • For Summer 2024: Complete 2023-2024 FAFSA application.
        • For Fall 2024/Spring 2025/Summer 2025: Complete 2024-2025 FAFSA application.
    • If you have taken previous college coursework (including PSEO credits, AP or CLEP credits, IB credits, etc.), send official transcripts to Anoka-Ramsey.
      • Please see the Transferring Credit webpage (Step 2) for specific instructions on sending transcripts to Anoka-Ramsey.
      • Students who do not have previous college coursework do not need to complete this step.
    • Familiarize yourself with essential Anoka-Ramsey student technology:
      • Click here for information on Anoka-Ramsey technologies, such as your Office 365 college email account, D2L Brightspace, and campus WiFi.

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