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Applying to Anoka-Ramsey is always free, and the online application makes getting started easy. Find your student type and follow the customized steps to become a student.

Find Your Student Type

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Apply as a first-time college student if you have no prior college credits, including PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment.
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Follow the transfer student steps if you’ve attended another college or university or earned college-level credit that you plan to transfer into Anoka-Ramsey.
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You plan to attend Anoka-Ramsey and earn college credit through PSEO while you’re still in high school in Minnesota.
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You’ve attended Anoka-Ramsey before, and you’re ready to keep working toward your education goals—we're excited to have you back!

More Student Types

International Students

You’re a non-U.S. citizen or non-U.S. immigrant, who has been granted F-1 visa status from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) through a U.S. Consulate based upon the I-20 document issued by Anoka-Ramsey to pursue full-time study at the college.

Visiting Student

You’re currently enrolled at another college and just want to take a course or two at Anoka-Ramsey.

Non-Credit Student

Looking to sharpen a skill or learn a new one, Anoka-Ramsey offers non-credit programs and courses in partnership with Anoka Technical College through Professional Workforce Training.

Not sure where to start?

Our admissions advisors are here to help.
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Important Dates & Deadlines

March 30

Registration opens

Aug. 3

Tuition due

Aug. 24

Fall semester begins

Aug. 31

Drop for non-payment

Dec. 18

Fall semester ends

Oct. 19

Registration opens

Dec. 17

Tuition due

Jan. 11

Spring semester begins

Jan. 19

Drop for non-payment

May 14

Spring semester ends

Nov. 2

Registration opens

May 10

Tuition due

June 1

Summer semester begins

June 7

Drop for non-payment

Aug. 6

Summer semester ends

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Admissions Events

If you're interested in learning more about Anoka-Ramsey, one of the best next steps is to visit campus. Check out upcoming admissions events. We hope to see you soon in Cambridge or Coon Rapids.
June
23
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Cambridge Campus
June
25
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Coon Rapids Campus
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