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Incoming Minnesota West students who are new to the college environment.
Prospective students with prior college experience intending to transfer their credits to Minnesota West.
Welcome back to college. Let us guide you on how to apply and get enrolled at
Minnesota West.
Students planning to study at Minnesota West using an F-1 student visa.
Are you seeking to enroll in a class at Minnesota West but are not planning to complete
a degree?
Visiting students do not need to apply for admission to the college. You may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student.
Visiting students do not need to apply for admission to the college. You may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student.
Apply as a Veteran
Minnesota West welcomes all Veterans and Military students in partnership with the
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide guidance for all benefits offered
and look forward to supporting your educational journey.
Programs with Special Admissions Requirements
The following programs have additional admission requirements.
Students must complete the additional steps of the Nursing admissions process to be
admitted.
Application Details: Practical Nursing (LPN)
Application Details: Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
Application Details: Practical Nursing (LPN)
Application Details: Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
Students must complete the additional steps of the OTA admissions process to be admitted.
Application Details: Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA)
Application Details: Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA)
- Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Submit the separate OTA online e-Application
- Complete the required prerequisite courses before starting the program
Students must complete the required POST-mandated list before being accepted into
the program.
Application Details: Peace Officer Program
Application Details: Peace Officer Program
- Submit the separate Peace Officer Program application.
- Read and submit the Minimum Selection Standards Affirmation.
- Read and submit the Physical Fitness Test.
- Complete and submit the State Vehicle Use Agreement and Consent Form.
- Schedule a physical exam with your physician. Have the physician complete this physical form.
Students must complete the additional steps of the Rad Tech admissions process to
be admitted.
Application Details: Radiologic Technology Program
Application Details: Radiologic Technology Program
- Submit the separate Radiologic online e-Application
- Complete the required prerequisite courses before starting the program