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Discover Ridgewater – October 24 & 25
Interested in Ridgewater College? Come tour campus and meet instructors and students. Registration is FREE, and includes lunch and resources for admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Visit Hutchinson on October 24 and Willmar on October 25.
Register – Oct 24, HutchinsonRegister – Oct 25, Willmar
Event Details
Visit campus in person or check us out virtually!
In-person tours and virtual visits are available by appointment. Virtual and in-person program events are also available. Check out the options below.
Private Visits
Individual virtual and in-person visits are available by appointment.
Note: If you would like to schedule a group visit, please reach out to [email protected].
High School Visits
Outreach and Admissions Specialists are excited to visit with prospective students at their high schools. Check back soon for info on spring dates and locations.
Information Sessions and Open House Events
Many programs host information sessions or open houses throughout the year to give students a closer look at their departments. These include virtual and in-person events. Check back soon for future events.
Agriculture Information Session
Make your passion for agriculture productive by training at Ridgewater’s long-standing, nationally-recognized Agriculture Department.
- Agri Business
- Agricultural Science & Technology
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic
- Agriculture Marketing & Communications – NEW
- Agronomy Applicator Technician – NEW
- Agronomy Technology
- Dairy Management
- Farm Operation & Management
- Meat Cutting – NEW, Beginning & Advanced
- Poultry Management
- Precision Agriculture
Thursday | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Willmar Campus | October 17
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Info Session RSVP – October 17
Education Information Session
Have a passion for young minds and a desire to impact the future? High-demand careers are waiting for YOU! Many students choose Ridgewater for its educational excellence, and online flexibility. Learn about the new and expanded education options and available scholarships.
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway AS Degree – now fully online!
- Early Childhood Special Education Certificate
- Education Foundations Certificate
- Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway AS Degree
- Special Education Transfer Pathway AS Degree
Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | October 9
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Info Session RSVP – October 9
Nursing Information Sessions
Attending an information session for any of Ridgewater College’s Nursing programs is required for admission. Explore options and set yourself up for success.
- Practical Nursing (LPN) program
- Associate of Science (AS) degree Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) alignment options with university programs
- Admissions criteria and application deadlines
Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual on Zoom | November 5, December 3, January 7, January 28
Info Session RSVP – November 5
Info Session RSVP – December 3
Info Session RSVP – January 7
Info Session RSVP – January 28
Professional Photography Information Session
Develop your skills, confidence and photographic eye in Ridgewater’s Professional Photography program through either full-time or part-time class experiences. Become a career expert OR take a single course for your hobby! Either way, learning the ins and outs of your camera, photo editing software, and strategies for portrait and commercial photography plus video will take your skills to the next level and beyond!
Monday | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | October 7
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Info Session RSVP – October 7
