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Discover Ridgewater 2025
Discover Ridgewater is an event where prospective students and guests can tour campus, meet instructors and students, and explore possibilities! It also includes lunch, information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college credits.
Hutchinson: Thursday, October 23 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Willmar: Friday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Visit campus in person or check us out virtually!
In-person tours and virtual visits are available by appointment. Virtual and in-person program events are also available. Check out the options below.
Private Visits
Individual virtual and in-person visits are available by appointment.
Note: If you would like to schedule a group visit, please reach out to [email protected].
High School Visits
Outreach and Admissions Specialists are excited to visit with prospective students at their high schools. Check back soon for info on spring dates and locations.
Information Sessions and Open House Events
Many programs host information sessions or open houses throughout the year to give students a closer look at their departments. These include virtual and in-person events. Check back soon for future events.
Automotive Trades Information Session
Check out our state-of-the-art facilities and industry equipment. Meet our experienced faculty, check out our new virtual reality painter and discover Ridgewater’s automotive programs.
- Meet faculty and hear a program overview
- Tour both departments
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Willmar Campus | October 28
Wednesday| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Willmar Campus | December 10
Info Session RSVP – October 28Info Session RSVP – December 10
Health Information Careers Info Session
Be part of a healthcare team that makes an impact. Train in two years or less in our Health Information Technician or Medical Coding Specialist programs. Work settings offer variety in hospitals, insurance companies, clinics, and government agencies.
- Meet faculty during a program and career industry overview
- Discover benefits of online learning
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Monday | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | October 27
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Information Session
Become a critical inspector in aerospace, transportation, construction, or power industries. Train for in-demand, high-paying careers in just two years in Nondestructive Testing.
- Program overview with faculty instructors
- Hear about the unique, hands-on learning model
- See nation’s first and largest NDT testing lab
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Wednesday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Hutchinson Campus | October 29
Professional Photography Information Session
Develop your skills, confidence and a photographic eye in Ridgewater’s Professional Photography program through either full-time or part-time class experiences. Become a career expert OR take a single course for your hobby. Master your camera settings, maximize photo editing software, and learn portrait and commercial photography and video strategies to develop your own style!
- Program overview with faculty instructors
- Discover our program versatility and career opportunities
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Wednesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | October 15
Info Session RSVP – October 15Veterinary Technology Information Session
Discover Ridgewater College’s nationally recognized Veterinary Technology program. Our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Paws and Claws Clinic, give students excellent hands-on practice. As Minnesota’s longest running program of its kind, we will prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career!
- Meet faculty during a program overview and industry outlook
- Explore the curriculum plan/coursework
- Tour department, clinic and kennel
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and the North Star Promise program (free tuition)
Thursday | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | October 30
