Returning Student

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Welcome back. Whether you are returning after years or months, with or without your degree, we’re excited to welcome you back to Anoka-Ramsey Community College. There’s no need to submit a new application to start courses again. Simply follow the steps below to get started and we’ll be here to help you keep moving toward your goals.

You are a Returning Student if...

  • You’ve previously completed credits at Anoka-Ramsey
Get Started as a Returning Student

Steps to Enroll

  1. 1

    Retrieve Your StarID

    You can retrieve your StarID through StarID Self-Service.

    Your StarID is essential for accessing your eServices account, D2L Brightspace, Anoka-Ramsey email and other college services.
    StarID Self Service
  2. 2

    Submit Readmission Request

    Complete and submit the Readmission Request Form to restart your enrollment at Anoka-Ramsey.
    Readmission Request Form
  3. 3

    Submit Official Transcripts

    If you’ve attended other colleges or universities since your time at Anoka-Ramsey, submit your official transcripts to the Records Office.
  4. 4

    Determine Course Placement

    Information you provided on your application and transcripts determines your course placement. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted via email.
    Course Placement Info

Need help?

Get in touch with an Admissions Advisor.
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Important Dates & Deadlines

March 30

Registration opens

Aug. 3

Tuition due

Aug. 24

Fall semester begins

Aug. 31

Drop for non-payment

Dec. 18

Fall semester ends

Oct. 19

Registration opens

Dec. 17

Tuition due

Jan. 11

Spring semester begins

Jan. 19

Drop for non-payment

May 14

Spring semester ends

Nov. 2

Registration opens

May 10

Tuition due

June 1

Summer semester begins

June 7

Drop for non-payment

Aug. 6

Summer semester ends

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What's Next

Here are a few helpful resources to review as you prepare to register for classes and get restarted at Anoka-Ramsey.

Optional Orientation

Online Orientation is not required for returning students. However, it might be helpful as you restart your college journey.

Transfer Credit Petition Process

Transfer credits from other institutions are evaluated by the Anoka-Ramsey Records Office and may transfer as direct equivalents, general education electives or general electives. An official transcript must be received for the evaluation to occur. If you have transfer credits that you want to petition for re-evaluation, connect with your Academic Advisor.

Apply for Financial Aid

More than half of Anoka-Ramsey students receive financial aid to cover the costs of tuition, books and fees. Your first step to getting help to pay for college is completing the FAFSA. You can submit your FAFSA form even before you’ve been accepted for admission. Anoka-Ramsey FAFSA Code: 002332

Student Support

Anoka-Ramsey is here to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond. Whether you’re seeking academic advice, career connections or support for your health and wellbeing, we’re here to help.
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