Earn 16 POST Board Continuing Education Credits » No Cost to Attend, Limited Space Available!
Minnesota West proudly offers a comprehensive, no-cost course for novice and experienced instructors.
Designed in alignment with the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, this course is perfect for instructors looking to enhance their teaching skills in the Police Training and Education program and is a valuable opportunity for any public safety instructor.
March 5-6, 2024
Questions? Contact ronald.schwint@mnwest.edu
2023-2024 Enrollment Events
September
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| SW MN Career Expo - Worthington Campus (Invite Only) | Tues., September 26 | 9:15 am | 12:25 pm | 10-12th Grade | Worthington |
| SW MN Career Expo - SMSU Campus (Invite Only) | Wed., September 27 | 9:15 am | 12:25 pm | 10-12th Grade | SMSU Marshall |
October is Careers in Energy & College Knowledge Month
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Tour of Manufacturing - Minnesota River Valley Education District Students (Invite Only) | Tues., October 3 | Invited guests | Granite Falls Campus | ||
| Nursing and OTA Camp - Worthington | Wed., October 11 | 9 am | 1 pm | All interested | Worthington |
| Explore Worthington! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 11 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Worthington Campus |
| Explore Granite Falls! Hands-On Activities | Tues., October 17 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Granite Falls Campus |
| Explore Canby! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 18 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Canby Campus |
| Explore Jackson! Hands-On Activities | Tues., October 24 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Jackson Campus |
| Explore Pipestone! Hands-On Activities | Wed., October 25 | 10 am | 12 pm | All interested | Pipestone Campus |
| Nursing Scrubs Camp - Pipestone | Thurs., October 26 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Pipestone Campus |
November
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Peace Officer Day | Thurs., November 2 | 9 am | 1 pm | All Interested | Worthington Campus |
| Scrubs Camp! Luverne | Tues., November 7 | 9 am | 1 pm | All Interested | Luverne Learning Center |
| Major Madness (Invite Only) | Wed., November 8 | 08:30 am | 1 pm | 11-12th Grade ELL & 1st Gen | Worthington Campus |
| Major Madness (Invite Only) | Thurs., November 9 | 08:30 am | 1 pm | 11-12th Grade ELL & 1st Gen | SMSU Marshall, MN |
January
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Life Skills (Invite Only) | Thurs., January 18 | HS Special Ed and ALC Students | Worthington Campus |
February
March
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Xtravaganza - Canby Programs | Thurs., March 14 | 8 am | 7 pm | All interested | Canby Campus |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., March 19 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Pipestone Campus |
| PSEO Information Meeting | Wed., March 20 | 12 pm & 6 pm | Info Sessions for PSEO Students | Virtual | |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Thurs., March 21 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Luverne Center |
April
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Medical Assistant and Surgical Technology Camp | Tues., April 2 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Luverne Center |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., April 2 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Granite Falls Campus |
| Breaking Traditions (Invite Only) | Tues., April 9 | 9 am | 1 pm | 11th, 12th 1st Gen, Spec Ed & ALC | Canby Campus |
| Get Ready for College | Tues., April 9 | 5:30 pm | 7:30 pm | ELL & 1st Gen Students | Worthington |
| Tech Day - Jackson | Tues., April 16 | 9 am | 11 am | All interested | Jackson Campus |
| YMIC - 9th Grade Day (Invite Only) | Tues., April 16 | 9th Grade | Canby & Granite Falls | ||
| PSEO Information Meeting | Wed., April 17 | 12 pm & 6 pm | Info Sessions for PSEO Students | Virtual | |
| Medical Lab Tech & Radiologic Technology Camp | Tues., April 23 | 9 am | 2 pm | All interested | Luverne Center |
June
| Event | Date | Start | End | Audience | Location |
| Scrubs Camp - Allied Health Explore | Wed., June 5 | 9 am | 2 pm | 11th, 12th & Non-Traditional Students | Granite Falls |
| Sanford PROMISE Camp | Tues., June 18 | 8:30 am | 3 pm | Grades 6-8 | Luverne |
| College is for Me Program | June 3-7 & June 10-14 | 8:30 am | 12:30 pm | ELL & 1st Gen Students | Worthington & Granite Falls |
Transportation Resources
Minnesota West has collected the transportation resources within each of the Campus locations.
Canby
Granite Falls
Jackson
Luverne
Marshall
Pipestone
Worthington
Campus Bicycles
Bike Use Agreement & Liability Form
State and National Transportation Resources
What the State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Means for Minnesota West
On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed House File 100 into law, legalizing the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis within the state. Possession for adults 21 and older is legal starting August 1, 2023, with limits. With changes in the state law, students, faculty, and staff may be wondering how the new legislation will impact the Minnesota West community.
Will marijuana be permitted on Minnesota West campuses?
The use of recreational or medical marijuana in any form, including edibles and extracts, remains prohibited by Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy 5.18.1.
For Minnesota West, receipt of federal funds in the form of student loans, aid, and grants requires compliance with federal drug laws, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Marijuana is a Schedule I substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Therefore, Minnesota West policies prohibit anyone from using, possessing, or distributing marijuana on Minnesota West property or at Minnesota West events, including off-campus events and related travel.
Do College policies prohibiting marijuana use apply to faculty, staff, students, and visitors?
Yes. Minnesota West policies and federal law prohibit anyone from using, possessing, or distributing marijuana on Minnesota West property or at Minnesota West events, including off-campus travel and events. As a recipient of federal funding, Minnesota West is required to take measures to prevent the illicit use of drugs and abuse of alcohol on campus. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must abide by Minnesota West Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy 5.18.1.
Can Minnesota West prohibit me from engaging in conduct that is permissible under state law?
Yes. Like alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances that may be permissible under state law, but are restricted by Minnesota West policy, Minnesota West will not permit the use of marijuana on College property or at College-sponsored events. As a higher-education institution, property owner, and recipient of federal funds, Minnesota West has a legal obligation to prohibit marijuana on campus and at events. Students, faculty, and staff who violate policies are subject to disciplinary action.
Can I use medical marijuana on campus?
No. Minnesota West does not allow faculty, staff, students, or visitors to possess marijuana on campus under any circumstances, regardless of medical status.
Minnesota West Policies and Federal and State Laws:
Policy 3.6 Code of Conduct
4.20.1 Alcohol and Other Drug Use
5.18.1 Alcohol or Other Controlled Substances
5.18.2 Use of Tobacco Products
Minnesota State law regarding marijuana use: Chapter 63 Statute
Federal law regarding marijuana use: Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Technology Resources
If there are technology issues, these resources should be able to connect students to services that will help them solve their technology issues.
If the links below do not answer your needs, you can Ask a Question through our Student Support System >
State and National Resources:
Digital Inclusion / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
Emergency Broadband Benefit | Federal Communication Commission (fcc.gov)