Admitted Students

Congratulations on your admission to Minnesota West! Please refer to the next steps below to become a student.

Welcome to the Bluejay Family!

As you begin your journey toward starting classes at Minnesota West, below is essential information to guide you—covering orientation, enrollment events, course registration, important deadlines, policies, and ways to connect with our supportive faculty and staff.

Submit Your FAFSA Application

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study to help pay for tuition, fees, and books through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MN Dream Act.

 

Apply For Scholarships and More...

Paying for College

Minnesota West's Foundation Scholarships offers scholarships twice a year. You must be admitted before you can apply for these scholarships. New and returning students are encouraged to apply early!

New Student Orientation

Completing New Student Orientation is easy, online, and can be done from anywhere.

Log in to your D2L online account.

D2L Login

Upon login, choose New Student Orientation under My Courses. Complete all lessons. Online orientation consists of “how-to” videos you can complete at your own pace and watch again when needed.

Username: StarID
Password: StarID password
Note: After reviewing the Orientation in D2L, submit the quiz.

You received your StarID and set up a password when you applied to Minnesota West.

Ready, Set, Start

Designed to help you get acquainted with our college processes, your academic program, student technology systems, and finish up any last-minute tasks before your classes begin. All new students are welcome! (Please note that PSEO students should attend designated PSEO orientation sessions.)

  • Finish up Registration
  • Financial Aid Questions
  • Order Books
  • eServices Student Account/E-mail Questions
  • Q & A

Ready, Set, Start Upcoming Events:

  • December 17 | 12 PM-1 PM
  • January 6 | 6 PM-7 PM

Register Here

Zoom Meeting URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92355071390
Passcode: 659692

Connect with a Student Services Specialist

We have staff to assist you through every step. Reach out to ask questions or review your next steps to becoming a Bluejay.

Give them a call, email, or schedule a Zoom Meeting.

Connect

  • Get help with your financial aid
  • Learn about scholarships
  • Technical support
  • Learn more about all the campus resources
  • General Q & A's

Download Navigate360

A student-support app designed to connect you with the right resources to help you stay on track for success and graduate on time.

Connect with your advisor, review your class schedule, add things to your to-do checklist, college resources, and so much more.

Download the app

Admitted Student Checklist

All new students are required to take the Accuplacer placement test before registering for classes. If you have previous college coursework or have taken an ACT, SAT, MCA, or Accuplacer and have a qualifying high school GPA, you may not need to take the Accuplacer Assessment. Please submit any previous placement test results along with high school and college transcripts, and consult with a Student Services Advisor about your testing options.

Testing & Course Placement

You can receive financial aid through grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study.

Apply and earn foundation scholarships made possible by friends of the College, such as staff, faculty, corporations, community organizations, and individuals.

New Student Orientation covers important deadlines, college resources, policies, and ways to connect with our supportive faculty and staff.

Schedule time with an Advisor

  • Course placement
  • Enrolling in the right courses for your goals
  • Accessibility & Disability Services
  • Transfer options

Once you are registered for classes, you can access your new Student email and our Technology Support.

To help students manage the often overwhelming cost of textbooks, our team has implemented several initiatives through our online bookstore.

  • Book Vouchers: We offer a system called book vouchers, which allows students to charge the cost of their textbooks against their financial aid. This ensures that students can obtain the necessary materials without having to pay out of pocket upfront, making the process of acquiring books more seamless and stress-free.
  • Cost-Conscious Book Selection: We work closely with faculty to encourage the selection of textbooks that are less costly. By choosing affordable options, including open educational resources (OER) and other budget-friendly alternatives, we aim to alleviate the financial burden on students while still providing high-quality educational materials.
  • Payment Plan Integration: To further assist students, we allow them to add the cost of their textbooks to their existing payment plans. This means that instead of paying for books all at once, students can spread out the cost over time, making it easier to manage their finances.

The one spot for all students' needs and the latest info.

Current Students

Check your balance in eServices after financial aid is applied. View your account or make payments online 24/7.