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First-Time Student

Incoming Minnesota West students who are new to the college environment.

Transfer Student

Prospective students with prior college experience intending to transfer their credits to Minnesota West.

Returning Student Apply
Welcome back to college. Let us guide you on how to apply and get enrolled at Minnesota West.
International Student Apply
Students planning to study at Minnesota West using an F-1 student visa.
Visiting student
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.

Programs with Special Admissions Requirements

The following programs have additional admission requirements.
You must complete all steps of the admissions process to be admitted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA)
  • Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
  • Apply to the separate OTA online e-Application
  • Complete the required prerequisite courses before starting the program

Individuals are required to complete and submit POST mandated items before being accepted into the Peace Officer program.

Radiologic Technology requires prerequisite courses to be completed before starting the program. 

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