Concurrent Enrollment

Start your college career early and take college-level courses through Anoka-Ramsey at your high school with concurrent enrollment courses. Whether you're just exploring or already enrolled, find essential info for students and parents.

Why Choose Concurrent Enrollment

There are numerous benefits to taking Concurrent Enrollment courses, including overall preparation for college and reducing the total cost of your degree through the credits earned at Anoka-Ramsey. You’ll gain exposure to rigorous college-level coursework while staying at your high school.

Anoka-Ramsey courses are designed with transferability in mind, so you’ll have a jumpstart on your general education requirements that are part of most associate and bachelor degree programs.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

Partner High Schools and Course List

Who Can Participate in Concurrent Enrollment?

To participate in Anoka-Ramsey's Concurrent Enrollment courses, students must meet:

  • Program eligibility requirements
  • Course-specific prerequisites, which vary by subject.

Students should consult with their high school to determine if they qualify.

Concurrent Enrollment options for sophomores are limited and space dependent. To be eligible, students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Rank in the top 10% of their class
  • Score at the 90th percentile or higher on a nationally standardized test

Not all partner high schools allow sophomores to enroll in all or any Concurrent Enrollment courses. Check with your high school to determine if the class you’re interested in is offered to sophomore students

To qualify, juniors must meet one of the following: 

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher
  • Rank in the top third of their class
  • Score at the 70th percentile on a nationally standardized test

To qualify, seniors must meet one of the following: 

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher
  • Rank in the top half of their class
  • Score at the 50th percentile on a nationally standardized test

What Courses are Offered?

Concurrent Enrollment courses vary by high school and may rotate year to year. Students should check with their school for current offerings.

For a full list of courses approved to run at area high schools, visit the Concurrent Enrollment Courses page.

How to Get Started

  1. Talk to your high school counselor to confirm eligibility.
  2. Apply online to Anoka-Ramsey. 
  3. Save your StarID and password.
  4. Your high school will submit your transcripts and qualifying materials.

Wondering if concurrent courses are right for you?

Our Concurrent Enrollment Transition Advisor is here to help.
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Support for Students

As a student in the Concurrent Enrollment program, you are a member of our Anoka-Ramsey community with access to all student services and activities on campus. We’re here to help you succeed in your concurrent courses and as you transition to college.

Support Services

From tutoring and counseling services, we have your back.

Campus Life

Join in a variety of social, educational and recreational clubs and activities.

Transfer and Degree Planning

Questions about your concurrent courses or want to learn more about the credits you are taking and where they will transfer? Our Concurrent Enrollment Transition Advisor can help.
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