Anoka Ramsey Community College

Student Services Remote Options

• Admissions

  Prospective students can schedule virtual face-to-face or phone appointments with Admissions Advisors.

  Schedule a remote appointment with an Admissions Advisor in Coon Rapids, Cambridge or call 763-433-1300 for assistance.

  Chat with us, click here to ask us questions about the admissions process or questions about your specific program.  Hours for chat are Monday – Friday 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm

  Get the Steps to Become a Student here.

• Advising/Adult Transitions

  Advisors are available: Review all your Advising options here. 

  Advising Chat Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10 am to 2 pm.

  You may also choose to email your advisor or schedule an appointment at 763-433-1230. 

   

• Concurrent Enrollment

  High School Administration may contact:
  Shannon Kirkeide, Dean of Academic and Community Outreach 763-433-1897
  Abbie Huttenburg, Director of K-12 Partnerships 763-433-1967

  Students may contact:
  Concurrent@anokaramsey.edu
  Kelsey Johnson, Concurrent Enrollment Transition Advisor 763-433-1384
  Kelsey is available for phone or Zoom video appointments.

• Counseling

  Steps to Meet with an Anoka-Ramsey Counselor:

  1) Visit the Anoka-Ramsey Counseling Web site 

  2) To make an appointment with a Counselor:

  1. Scroll down a bit to find “Book an Appointment” on the right side of page
  2. Click on Cambridge Campus “Book Now Online” or Coon Rapids Campus "Book Now Online" Choose the campus you primarily attend for classes
  3. Click on the type of service you’d like to connect with a Counselor about
  4. Enter remaining information on appointment form
  5. Click on “Book” which will send you an email confirmation with details of date, time and name of Counselor for appt.

• Financial Aid & Scholarships

  Financial Aid has a limited amount of emergency funding available to students by request. These funds are made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). The Financial Aid Office will review applications for eligibility. Some eligibility criteria that must be met is having a valid citizenship status, having an aid application on file (FAFSA), and being enrolled in at least one on-campus course after the emergency declaration on March 13th. 

  To request emergency funding due to the impact of coronavirus, complete the application for supplemental emergency funds.

  Financial Aid can be reached various ways, listed below, from the hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm. Financialaid@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1500.

  Schedule a specialized appointment ahead of time with a Financial Aid representative.

  Chat with a Financial Aid representative.

  Ask Us Knowledge Base Answers (available 24/7)

  Financial Aid Forms & Appeals here

  Forms may be submitted by email, fax, or mail. Please note, processing will be slightly delayed if forms are submitted by fax or mail due to additional handling. Additional information on Financial Aid services and processes are available on our website.

• Job Readiness Services

  Services provided includes resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing techniques and practice and job or internship searching.

  See our Job Readiness Services Website

  Contact Job Readiness 763-433-1430

  Schedule a virtual appointment here.

• Library

  Library services are available to serve students and the campus community during this challenging time. While our campus locations are currently closed for in-person support, including checkout of materials, the library faculty are still providing research assistance remotely. Please visit the Library Website for details and all Library Contacts.

  Schedule a Research Appointment with a Librarian here

• Office of Diversity & Multiculturalism

  Director Venoreen Browne-Boatswain 763-433-6094

  Coordinator of Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Programs Angela Vena  763-433-1334

  Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Programs

  Services include Diversity related Events/Activities, Campus Inclusion Efforts, Mosaic Cultural Center, Leadership Development Programs, Student Ambassadors, Campus Climate and Assessment Initiatives Angela Vena 763-433-1334

• Office for Students with Disabilities

  The Office for Students with Disabilities is available to serve students and the campus community during this challenging time. While our office is currently closed for all in-person and on-campus supports due to the health risks of COVID-19 (the virus impacting our world) we are still providing all services and functions in alternate formats.

  The services provided to students have not changed. Students can request accommodations online, or schedule a meeting with OSD online to update accommodations or check-in with OSD.

  We are here to help with questions and concerns related to: course work, transitioning to online environment, assistive technology and technology use, communication support, and much more.

  OSD can be reached via phone Monday-Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm or by email anytime (responses within 2 days).

• Photo ID

  Information Services is offering a Remote Photo ID process for students registered for the current semester. Please email us at photoid@anokaramsey.edu for details.

• PSEO

  PSEO representatives are available by email, phone or video appointments: 

  Email PSEO@anokaramsey.edu to:

  • Receive PSEO documentation via this email address
  • Submit questions

  Scheduled Phone Appointments and Zoom video appointments: Link to schedule can be found at www.anokaramsey.edu/PSEO or at www.anokaramsey.edu/visit

  PSEO Online Information Session are recommended before scheduling appointment. View scheduled online Information Sessions here: www.anokaramsey.edu/pseo

• Records & Registration

  We have adjusted our services to remote/alternative formats Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. We remain committed to providing the information you need to complete your academic objectives. Please check the list below and call the number that corresponds with your question.

  Rhonda Kern, Registrar 763-433-1362
  Coordinates Records/Registration Office Services

  Kristen Wiesen, Assistant Registrar 763-433-1286
  Graduation Applications, Declare/Change Major, Cambridge VA Certifying Official

  Sue Miller, Transfer Specialist 763-433-1337
  MN State Transfer Evaluations, Graduation Applications

  Clay Helmer, Transfer Specialist 763-433-1333
  Certificates, Non-MN State Transfer Evaluations

  Victoria Gartner, VA Certifying Official 763-433-1984
  PTA Applications, Coon Rapids VA Certifying Official

  Cheryl Statz-Jacoboski 763-433-1309
  Prerequisites, Enrollment Verifications, Outgoing Transcripts, Registration/Add/Drop/Withdraw, General Questions

  Darcy Metz 763-433-1814
  PSEO State Forms, High School Transcripts Registration/Add/Drop/Withdraw, General Questions

  Brenda Smith 763-433-1809
  Enrollment Verifications, Registration/Add/Drop/Withdraw, Forms Processing, General Questions

  You can also ask any questions or send paperwork via email to arcc.records@anokaramsey.edu or call Records Office General Number at 763-433-1400.

   

• Student Life

  Student Engagement and Activities

  Services include Clubs, Organizations (includes Student Senate), Campus Events, Student Leadership Stipends, and Extra and Co-Curricular Activities

  See our Student Clubs & Organizations website

  Coon Rapids: Joyce Traczyk  763-433-1243

  Cambridge: Elise Kazmerzak 763-433-1818

  Wellness Programs

  Wellness Programs which includes activities that promote the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of students: Joyce Traczyk 763-433-1243

• Technology Services

  The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at Anoka-Ramsey Anoka Tech is here to support you as you transition to distance learning and remote work. 

  Student Computer Loaner Requests

  Students in need of technology to continue their education should complete a ARCC/ATC Student Loaner Request; once completed someone from ARCC/ATC IT department will connect to help determine what equipment will best fit your needs.

  OIT Service Desk/Lab Support

  Review OIT support services and hours

• Testing Services

  Testing Services will be working remotely until further notice. All physical proctoring is suspended. The following exams will not be available until further notice: Walk-in Instructor Initiated Exams, Accuplacer, DSST, CLEP, TEAS, and Distance Proctoring Services.

  Check our Testing Services Website for updates.

  Testing Services Contacts
  Cambridge Campus Testing Services 763-433-1980
  Coon Rapids Campus Testing Services 763-433-1180
  Email TestingServices@AnokaRamsey.edu

• TRIO Student Support Services

  Current TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) students please check your ARCC email for a message from your TRIO Advisor. TRIO staff is available to meet with students by email, Zoom video chat, phone, or in-person.
  
  

  Current Student TRIO SSS Advisors

  Cambridge TRIO SSS
  Carissa Johnson, TRIO SSS Academic Advisor

  Maria Struthers-Barlage, TRIO SSS Academic Advisor

  Monica Lilienthal, TRIO SSS Director

  Coon Rapids TRIO SSS
  Phyllis Hayes, TRIO SSS Academic Advisor

  Phil Koessler, Trio SSS Interim Director

  
  Prospective TRIO SSS students

  Coon Rapids Prospective TRIO SSS Student, please email trio-sss@anokaramsey.edu

  Cambridge Prospective TRIO SSS Student, please email trio_cc@anokaramsey.edu

  More information available at TRIO SSS Web Site 

• TRIO Upward Bound

  How to stay connected:

  Google Voice: Each TRIO UB team member has a Google Voice number that can be used for calling and texting with anyone that needs to reach us. We utilize this form of communication very often and invite you to reach out to us via call or text for any questions you have, or even if you just need some support and encouragement!

  These will be the primary numbers to contact us:

  Kyle Vadner - Program Interim Director: 651-317-9641
  Amanda Spencer - Braham and Mora Schools: 763-200-6302
  Dannica Smelter - St. Francis High School: 320-416-0055
  Amanda Otto - Cambridge-Isanti High School: 612-460-1967
  Jonathan Burow - North Branch and Princeton Schools: 763-244-8238
  TRIO Upward Bound General Email 

  Email: As always, our primary method of communication for program updates is email. If your email address has changed please let us know so we can ensure you are getting our email updates.

  Facebook: the TRIO UB team members each have a work Facebook profile and we have a group Facebook page that is regularly updated. We realize that Facebook isn’t used by all of our participants and families, but it can be a good place to find resources related to our program.

  TRIO Upward Bound - Cambridge Campus Group Page
  Amanda Trio Upward Bound
  Dannica Trio Upward Bound
  Jonathan Trio Upward Bound

  More information available at TRIO Upward Bound Web site

• Tutoring

  We are striving to provide students with uninterrupted student support services through these online tutoring and resources.

• Veteran Services

  The Coon Rapids and Cambridge Campus Veteran Centers are closed until further notice.

  Student Veterans can interact with other student veterans and Veteran Services staff in a virtual setting.

  Virtual Veterans Center
  Tuesday: 8:30 to 10 am
  Wednesday: 2:30 to 4 pm

  Advising for Current Military, Veterans and Benefit receiving family members is available by online or phone appointment. You may also schedule an appointment at 763-433-1230. 

  For Assistance with benefits, please contact Tadd Heichel, Veterans Academic Advisor, at 763-433-1313 or tadd.heichel@anokaramsey.edu or Charles Egerstrom, MN Dept of Veteran Affairs Higher Education Coordinator at 651-336-2371 or charles.egerstrom@anokaramsey.edu.