Anoka – Ramsey Community College (ARCC)

1355 Highway 10 West, Anoka, MN

About
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, began operations in 1965 to an enrollment of 600 students. The school originally operated through the Centennial High School but moved to its Coon Rapids Campus in 1967. The school has grown very large over the years, requiring the addition of a second campus in 1978 and new buildings at both locations throughout the years.

The school currently serves nearly 13,000 students annually, providing them a quality education and services as mandated to members schools of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Academics
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers a large number of programs that allows students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Students will be able to pursue the track that best reflects their needs and goals.

Academic transfer programs allows students to complete the first two years of a four year education at a much lower cost followed by an application to four year institutions in order to transfer one's credits and earn a bachelor's degree. As a member college of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, transfer to a four year school within the system will be made easier through transfer agreements between member schools.

Students wishing to transfer to out of state or private institutions will have to meet the varying requirements for transfer of those schools, as such it is recommended they meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the student's desired school or schools requirements.

Career training programs provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce in their desired field of study and expertise. Students will take a combination of classroom, theoretical and practical courses that allow for the development and application of methods and ideas in simulated and controlled settings in order to gain experience and training for real world applications.

Students will earn a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency and is earned after one to two years of study depending on the program. Graduates of such programs may seek employment at the entry level as qualified individuals.

Programs offered include:

• Human Resources
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Anoka-Ramsey Community College may do so by meeting the minimum requirements for admission, supplying a completed application and paying all associated fees. Students should also submit transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus and to meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum and help in the choice of program enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine aid program eligibility and financial need, expressed through the financial packet put together and provided to the student.

Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information used to compare to the FAFSA to verify its accuracy as per new federal regulations. All aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year due the possibility of changing financial circumstances for the student from year to year.

Clubs and Organizations
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is home to a number of clubs and organizations that allow students to participate in a variety of social, cultural, academic or personal interests as desired. They are sponsored by the school and each has its own schedule for meetings and events.

Students are encouraged to participate in one or more clubs that allow for the development of older interests or the growth and exploration of newer ones. Clubs and Organizations are also a good forum for socializing, allowing like minded individuals to meet and form bonds outside of a classroom setting.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Drama Club
• Creative Writing Club
• History Club
• Math Club
• Swing Dancing Club