Admissions
Your path to an education at Anoka Tech begins with an admissions process tailored to you. Take the first step and apply today.
New Student
Welcome. You're on your way to becoming a student at Anoka Tech where you can develop the skills you need to get started on a career path, in a supportive community. As a new student, here are a few steps to follow to become a student and resources to help the process.
New Student Checklist
Why Anoka Tech?
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates in 70+ Programs
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Affordable & Flexible Learning Options
Programs with Supplemental Application Process
The following programs at Anoka Tech require an additional application process:
Visit the program pages to learn more about program-specific admissions requirements or email EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu to get help.
Help to Pay for College
More than 90 percent of students receive financial support through scholarships, grants, loans and more. There are many ways available to help pay for college.
Learn MoreReturning Student
Welcome back. For whatever reason you paused your education at Anoka Tech, we want you to know we're here for you. If you have been away from Anoka Tech for a semester or more, please complete this Change of Major eform.
Your request will be processed and you will be notified if you meet admission requirements for the program.
Program admission is not guaranteed as some programs may be filled to capacity.
Help to Pay for College
More than 90 percent of students receive financial support through scholarships, grants, loans and more. There are many ways available to help pay for college.
Learn MoreTransfer Student
Transfer students are students who have taken courses at other colleges or universities and are planning on receiving credit for those courses at Anoka Tech. If you're considering transferring to Anoka Tech, returning to college or starting on a new career path, get credit for what you started.
Transfer Student Checklist
Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. As part of the Minnesota State system, we will automatically receive transcripts from other colleges within the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
Official transcript(s) from non-Minnesota State college(s) sent directly to the Records Office. Hard copy official transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope with the seal intact. Electronic official transcripts must be issued directly to registrar@anokatech.edu from the institution.
Student copies and faxed transcripts are not considered official.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for your transcript evaluation to be completed after you have been admitted to your program major. When your evaluation is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to view the results of the evaluation in your interactive Degree Audit Report System (DARS).
Placement & Testing
Transcripts will be evaluated to determine the need for Accuplacer course placement testing. Students who are required to test are strongly encouraged to review prior to testing. Visit the Testing Center page for resources and a sample test. Upon admission into a declared major, transcripts will be evaluated for courses that will apply to that major.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning is a process in which students get academic credit for learning they have gained through on-the-job experiences, attendance at workshops or conferences, volunteer activities, business ownership, self-study.
Learn MoreTransfer Resources
- Grades earned for transfer courses do not impact a student's grade point average (GPA) at Anoka Technical College.
- Courses transferred to the College will be recorded on the student's transcript under the "transfer credits" section.
- Up to two-thirds of a given program's credit requirements may be transferred in from another institution.
- Anoka Technical College accepts courses from other colleges with grades of D or higher; however, some program majors may have higher grade requirements.
Students who are dissatisfied with the results of their transfer evaluation, may submit a Transfer Credit Appeal along with appropriate supporting documentation.
Minnesota Transfer
Minnesota Transfer website is the official guide for seamless transfer in Minnesota Higher Education.
Transferology
Transferology is a nation-wide network designed to help answer the question "Will my courses transfer?"
Enter coursework, exams, and/or military learning experiences, then discover in a single click how many schools in the Transferology network have matching courses that may be awarded when you transfer.
Schools are ranked by the percentage of coursework they accept in transfer, though you may focus the results with a number of handy filters and sorts, including how your courses transfer into a specific program at another college or university.
Details of how those courses will count are available with another click or two, and you can inform schools of your interest in transferring by asking about specific programs, campus visits, and/or coursework that has not yet been evaluated by the school.
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the format in which general education is accomplished within the public two- and four-year colleges and universities in Minnesota. Completion of a defined MnTC course(s) at one institution enables a student to receive credit for lower-division general education MnTC credit upon admission to another Minnesota State colleges and universities and/or the University of Minnesota.
Anoka Technical College accepts MnTC courses from other Minnesota State colleges and universities and from the University of Minnesota, to be applied toward program major requirements.
Help to Pay for College
More than 90 percent of students receive financial support through scholarships, grants, loans and more. There are many ways available to help pay for college.
Learn MorePSEO Student
Through the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students can get started on their technical education for free.
Accepted students may earn both secondary and postsecondary credit for college courses completed at Anoka Tech.
Want to learn more about PSEO at Anoka Tech? The Anoka Tech Enrollment Services team is here to help.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Priority Deadline: April 15
Final Deadline: July 15
Spring Semester
Priority Deadline: Nov. 1
Final Deadline: Dec. 1
All PSEO application materials must be submitted by the application deadline to be considered for admission.
PSEO Student Check List
New PSEO Students
Students who are applying to Anoka Tech’s PSEO program for the first time will need to complete the following steps:
1. Apply Online
2. Step 1: Submit Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form (page 1 only) and high school transcript by following this link.
3. Activate student e-mail: Your PSEO orientation invite will be sent to your Anoka Technical College student e-mail address. To access orientation, you must first log into and set up your student e-mail.
4. Step 2: Complete Orientation
5. Step 3: Attend a Registration meeting with the PSEO Coordinator. An invitation will be e-mailed to you a few days after you complete orientation.
Returning Students
All returning students must turn in a Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form each semester they intend to take classes. Please follow the instructions below:
1. Step 1: Submit NOSR form (page 1 only) by following this link.
2. If you are moving from a certificate program to a diploma program, testing or an updated transcript may be needed. If you have questions on this, please contact our PSEO Office at 763-576-7910 or PSEO@anokatech.edu
3. If you are a returning PSEO student but have taken at least a 1 semester break, please submit your most recent high school transcript.
Frequently Asked Questions
The college has established the following admissions criteria for PSEO students:
Sophomores - A passing score on the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in Reading.
Juniors – Class rank in the upper 1/3 of their class and/or a score above the 70th percentile on a nationally, standardized, norm-referenced test OR GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Seniors – Class rank in the upper ½ of their class and/or a score above the 50th percentile on a nationally, standardized, norm-referenced test OR GPA of 2.5 or higher.
NOTE: All application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for admission. No exceptions will be made to the posted deadlines.
PSEO students are able to take classes at more than one Minnesota State institution. Anoka Technical College requires that students follow all application guidelines in order for PSEO funds to be used to take classes with us. Failure to apply, submit high school transcripts and Notice of Student Registration to Anoka Technical College by the PSEO deadlines may result in being dropped from the class or an out-of-pocket tuition balance that would be the student's responsibility. Please contact our office with questions.
- Complete the Anoka Technical College Online Application
- Complete page one of the Minnesota Department of Education PSEO Notice of Student Registration form
- Submit high school transcript
- Submit ACT, SAT, or MCA test scores OR take the Accuplacer test
- Attend a required Zoom PSEO Orientation & Registration Session (session dates will be included in the acceptance email, once all application materials have been submitted and processed)
PSEO Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Priority Deadline: April 15
- Final Deadline: July 15
- Spring Semester
- Priority Deadline: November 1
- Final Deadline: December 1
Public School Students: Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7, requires public school students to inform the district by May 30 of each year of the pupil’s intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year to assist the district in planning. A pupil is bound by notifying or not notifying the district by May 30. Consult with your public school district for a waiver of this deadline requirement.
10th grade public, nonpublic, and home school students may enroll in PSEO course(s) on a college campus, with the following eligibility criteria and participation limits:
Student Eligibility: The student must have received a passing score (proficiency level of “meets or exceeds”) on the 8th-grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in reading, or if the student did not take the 8th-grade MCA, another reading assessment can be substituted if accepted by the enrolling postsecondary institution. Anoka Tech will except a score of 250 or higher on the Reading Accuplacer test as an alternative to the MCA.
Participation Limits: A 10th-grade student may enroll in one Career Technical Education (CTE) course during their first semester. If the student earns a “C” or higher grade in this first course, the student is eligible to take additional postsecondary courses while in 10th grade.
Example 10th grade year:
Semester 1: Limited to ONE Career and Technical Education (CTE) class the first semester. Please review the 10th Grader Eligible Classes list for CTE course options.
Semester 2: Must pass the first semester CTE course with a "C" or higher grade. Then, may take additional CTE courses AND/OR general education courses the second semester of the 10th grade year.
A 10th grade student must meet the specific course requirements and prerequisites of any course they wish to enroll in.
More information on 10th grade PSEO can be found on the MDE website.
Questions?
Contact us at PSEO@anokatech.edu or 763-576-7910
Visiting Student
Students admitted and in good academic standing at another Minnesota State college or university, may register for classes at Anoka Tech as a visiting student.
Visiting students must follow all Anoka Tech policies, procedures and deadlines. Please be aware that policies and procedures related to registration and tuition deadlines vary by college and university.
Steps to Register for Classes
- Log in to the E-Services account at the primary college or university (where you are currently admitted).
- Select Courses and Registration, then Search for a Course.
- Select Anoka Technical College from the Set College/University dropdown.
- Search and register for classes at Anoka Tech.
Paying Tuition
Visiting students who register for classes at Anoka Tech will owe tuition at Anoka Tech. Students can view and pay their bill online through their eServices account.
- Log in to eServices from the Anoka Tech website
- Select Bills and Payment
- Select View Account Detail
- Select Make a Payment in Full or Enroll in a Payment Plan
Student Accounts
Visiting students are responsible for using their Anoka Tech eServices account and Anoka Tech email account. They may also be required to use additional Anoka Tech issued accounts depending on registered courses. Additional information about accounts is available on the Technology Services webpage.
Veteran Student
Anoka Technical College honors veterans and their families for their service to our country by providing you with the finest career and technical education in Minnesota.
To qualify for veteran education benefits, you must apply to and be accepted into a program major at Anoka Technical College.
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Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
Once the VA has approved your application, they will issue a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Statement of Benefits to you. Submit a copy of your COE and DD214 to the Anoka Technical College School Certifying Official (SCO) via email at registrar@anokatech.edu or in person to the Records Office, Rm 104. If you are in the Selective Reserve or National Guard, a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) is required in lieu of a DD214.
Once the SCO has received your documentation and you have registered for classes, your enrollment will be certified with the VA. If you have questions, contact the SCO at registrar@anokatech.edu or 763-576-7740.
For additional information. visit Veterans Services.
Veteran Benefits & Services
Whether you are currently serving or separated from the service, you may be eligible for certain education benefits and it is Anoka Tech's vision to honor your service by providing you the education and support you need to succeed.
Veteran Services & BenefitsInternational Student
Anoka Tech is not accepting international students at this time. Please consider our aligned college Anoka-Ramsey Community College or another Minnesota State College or University.
An international student is 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 (certificate of eligibility for an F-1 visa) issued by a college to pursue full-time study.
Note: Permanent residents, refugees, and political asylees are not international students and should follow the new student, transfer, or returning student steps.
Individual Classes
Individuals who want to take less than 9 credits worth of classes but are not planning to complete a certificate, diploma, or degree are classified as Non-Degree Seeking Students. Non-Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for financial aid. To become a Non-Degree Seeking Student, complete the following steps:
- Apply to the college: When you reach Part 6 of the application, select one of these options "complete courses and transfer without a degree" or "complete courses but not a degree."
- Submit an Immunization Form.
For non-credit courses, visit Professional Workforce Training.
Please note: Enrollment Services will be offering remote services only (no in-person services) Dec. 23 to Dec. 27. Offices will be closed on Dec. 25. For assistance contact Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@anokatech.edu or 763-576-7710.
Important Deadlines
Contact
College Operator: 763-433-1100
Enrollment Services: 763-576-7710