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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION ONLINE.

We are no longer accepting students into the following programs as they have reached capacity - Please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-722-1151 for wait list information.

Acute Care Paramedic – Willmar, Hutchinson and HCMC
Electrician – Willmar
Massage Therapy – Willmar
Nondestructive Testing Technology – Hutchinson
Professional Photography – Willmar
Veterinary Technology – Willmar

Special Application Process for Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) Students.

Special Application Process for International Students.

Instructions for Applying Online

You must have Javascript enabled to complete this online application.

NOTE: If you plan to take 8 credits or less at Ridgewater College, you may enroll as a special student.  Please contact the Registration Office at 1-800-722-1151 for more information.

STEP 1:

Create an account.
You will use this account information to apply online.

STEP 2:

Complete and submit the online application.
You will be required to select a major. If you are undecided, Please contact the Admissions Office.

Please apply to only ONE campus of Ridgewater. If you are unsure which campus to apply to - please call the Admissions office at 1-800-722-1151.

STEP 3:

Pay the $20 application fee.
You can pay this fee online or by cash/check. The application fee must be submitted before your application will be processed. You may need to wait 24-48 business hours after you submit your application before you will see the charge posted to your account.

STEP 4: Send an official high school transcript or proof of a GED.
  Have all official college transcripts sent directly to the Admissions office of the campus you wish to attend.

STEP 5:

Login to your account periodically to check the status of your application.
Additionally, you should receive a letter from Ridgewater College within two weeks of submission.

Please let us know if you have any difficulty with creating an account, logging in, completing or submitting an application, or viewing your application status. If you experience any difficulties, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-722-1151.

Online Application for Ridgewater College

Application Deadlines

Summer 2008 classes begin on May 29, 2008.
The online application will be available until Thursday, May 26, 2008.

Fall 2008 classes begin August 25, 2008.
The online application will be available until Monday, August 22, 2008.

Spring 2009 classes begin January 12, 2009.
The online application will be available until January 9, 2009

Acceptance to the college does not automatically guarantee your admission into a specific program. Some career/occupational programs utilize a waiting list and/or selection process.

If you do not wish to apply online you may print out the Application for Admission. This requires Adobe Acrobat.

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