Admission to Anoka Technical College
Anoka Technical College (ATC) considers all applicants for admission regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status in regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The college follows an open-door admission policy, which means that any resident who has graduated from an accredited high school, successfully completed a General Education Development Examination (GED), or who can demonstrate an Ability to Benefit is eligible for college admission. English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission. Placement testing determines student readiness for college courses and places students into appropriate courses to facilitate student academic success. Persons applying to enroll at the college must submit a completed admission application.
Exceptions:
- Students who have an active suspension for academic reasons from any postsecondary institution will be denied admission to ATC until an appeal can be considered by the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Committee. Students granted admittance will be placed on academic probation.
- Students who have a financial hold on their records from another Minnesota State college or university may be admitted to ATC, but will not be allowed to register until the financial hold has been removed.
Admission to the college does not automatically qualify a student for all courses of the college; some course offerings have special prerequisites and requirements. Certain programs require an additional admission process.
Non-Degree Seeking and Visiting Students
Students who are admitted to Anoka Technical College without declaring a major in a certificate, diploma, or degree program are classified as non-degree seeking students.
Students admitted to another Minnesota State college or university, who register for courses at Anoka Technical College without being admitted are classified as visiting students. Visiting students may attempt up to 9 credits before they are required to apply to the College for formal admission.
Non-Degree seeking and visiting students are not eligible to received aid through Anoka Technical College. Visiting students may be eligible for financial aid through their home college or university via an approved consortium agreement with that school.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and Concurrent Enrollment
PSEO is a state program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, which offers the opportunity to enroll in and attend college-level courses and apply earned credit toward high school graduation requirements and a college degree. State funding covers the cost of tuition, fees, and required books for eligible courses. Qualified high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Minnesota are eligible to attend Anoka Technical College through the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) or Concurrent Enrollment program. PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment students are eligible to enroll in fall and/or spring semesters.
Concurrent Enrollment Students
In Minnesota, concurrent enrollment courses are college courses offered at the high school, usually taught by a trained high school teacher. These are offered in partnership with a college or university. Students who successfully complete these courses generate both high school and transcripted college credit from the partnering postsecondary institution. There is no cost to the student to participate in these courses.
Early/Middle College Students
Anoka Technical College’s College Connect program is available to students at a State-Approved Alternative High School that partners with Anoka Technical College. This program allows students who have dropped out of high school or are not on track to graduate on time to earn college credit, while also earning credits to complete their high school diploma. There is no GPA/class rank requirement or test requirements; however, students do need to complete the steps and proper paperwork in order to be considered for admission into the program.
Immunization Requirements
All students who are registered for more than one class must provide proof of current immunization by the 45th day of the semester to register for the next semester. However, students who were born in 1956 or earlier are exempt but should complete the online immunization form documenting this exemption. Students who graduated from a Minnesota high school in the last 10 years who have met the requirements are also exempt. All students entering a health occupation program that requires an off-campus clinical experience are required to provide acceptable proof of required immunizations.
Students declare a major during the application process. Students who wish to change their major are required to complete a Change of Major Request form available on the college website. Many technical and career programs offer limited enrollment and may have additional admission requirements. Requesting to change your major does not guarantee admission into that program. Students may be required to complete course prerequisites and assessment testing prior to being admitted into programs.
New students are required to complete online orientation before their first semster of enrollment at the College. Orientation provides students with infomation about college policies, procedures, and services. Students are responsible for the information provided in the orientation as well as information published on the College website and in the College catalog.
At Anoka Technical College, placement testing is used to assess current skill levels in reading, writing, and math. Results help determine what course placements are most appropriate to promote student success in college. The college may waive testing requirements for students who can demonstrate college level competency through:
- qualifying scores on the ACT, MCA, or SAT
- qualifying high school GPA
- qualifying coursework from another college or university
All students are required to display/possess an Anoka Technical College identification badge. This ID is used for security purposes and to access college services.
Students shall have their photos taken and ID’s issued prior to start of their first semester. Students must provide a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID to have their student ID issued.
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