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General/Transfer Students

After you have been admitted and your course placement has been determined, you will receive an email at your personal email address with instructions on how to log in and begin Online Orientation.

Online Orientation typically takes 45–60 minutes to complete. Your orientation will be considered complete once you have viewed all modules and completed the final quiz.

After you complete Online Orientation, an academic advisor will be assigned to you within 1–2 business days. You will receive an email from your assigned advisor with information on how to schedule an appointment to plan your course schedule and prepare for the upcoming semester.

How to Prepare for Orientation & Registration

Apply and Be Accepted to Anoka-Ramsey
Ensure you have applied and been accepted. If you need assistance, call 763-433-1100.
Haven't applied yet? Complete our free application.

Know Your StarID and Password
Your StarID is used for your login for all campus technology.

Begin the Financial Aid Process (if applicable)
Visit studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use Anoka-Ramsey’s school code: 002332.
For Summer 2026 complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. For Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA application.

Send Official Transcripts (if applicable)
If you’ve taken previous college coursework (including PSEO, AP, CLEP, or IB credits), send official transcripts to Anoka-Ramsey.
If you haven’t taken college courses, you can skip this step.

Familiarize Yourself with Anoka-Ramsey Student Technology
Access information on essential technology, including your student email, D2L Brightspace, and campus WiFi.

Course Registration Dates

Summer 2026:

  • Please note that Summer courses are highly accelerated. Unlike Fall or Spring courses, which are typically 16 weeks long, Summer courses can be as short as 4 weeks while having the same workload.
  • Registration for new and transfer students who have completed placement and online orientation is now open. 

Fall 2026:

  • Registration for new and transfer students who have completed placement and online orientation will begin on Thursday, April 2.

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