Hey guys! I'm thinking about attending a community college for my first two years and Inver Hills is on my list. What's the admission process like? Are there specific requirements I need to meet?
The admission process at Inver Hills Community College is relatively straightforward. As a community college, it has an open-door policy, meaning it admits any adult who can benefit from instruction, regardless of their previous academic performance.
Here are the steps you would take to apply:
1. Submit an online Admission Application. You will need to provide a few details such as your Social Security number, current residency status, and your intended program of study.
2. After you submit your application, you will receive a welcome email with your student ID number, StarID, and StarID password. StarID is a username that replaces many login IDs with one ID and one password to be used across the Minnesota State system.
3. The next step is to complete a placement assessment, which will help you find appropriate classes based on your current skill level. Due to the pandemic, this test may be waived.
4. Submit your official transcripts. High school transcripts can be sent by your high school electronically through a secure transcript service, or by mail. If you've attended college before, you'll need to send those transcripts too.
5. Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA application. Be sure to list Inver Hills as the school you are planning to attend.
6. After these steps, you can register for a mandatory orientation session where you will register for classes with the help of an advisor.
In terms of specific requirements, you should be a high school graduate or GED holder to be admitted to Inver Hills Community College. Once you're admitted, it's recommended that you meet with a college adviser who can help you develop a personalized plan to meet your academic and career goals. They can also guide you on any prerequisites you may need for certain programs.
All in all, it's a pretty streamlined process and there's guidance available at every step. Best of luck with your educational pursuits!
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