Apply for FREE - we can help you with the application process

• Bring your GED diploma/high school transcipts or official college transcripts
• Have or know your Social Security number / Alien Registration for the application

Meet with Financial Aid - we can help you with applying for financial aid (completing the FAFSA)!

• Bring parents and students 2017 tax returns
• Brings FSA ID (if already created)
• Ridgewater’s FAFSA code is 005252
• Have or know your Social Security number / Alien Registration for the application

Meet with an academic and career counselor - we can help you find the right path for YOU!

• Are you interested in a liberal arts, transfer, generals degree?
• Are you interested in a technical 2 year career focused degree?
• Not sure? We can help you!
• Types of degrees

Take the new student assessment (Accuplacer) - no appointment required

• Monday – Thursday       8:00 am – 2:00 pm (last test start time)
• Friday                                8:00 am – 1:30 pm (last test start time)

The average student takes 1.5 – 2 hours to complete the Accuplacer. A photo ID is required when you come in for your testing session.

10:00 - 12:00 Program tours

• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
•  Agriculture
  • Agri-Business
  • Agriculture Power and Equipment Repair Technician
  • Agronomy Technology
  • Dairy Management
  • Farm Operation and Management
  • GPS/GIS Information Systems Technology
• Auto Body Collision Repair
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Computer Systems Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Web Developer
• Cosmetology
• Electrician
• Health Information Technician
  • Medical Coding
• Liberal Arts
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Professional Photography
• Veterinary Technology

11:00 - 1:00 Community resource fair

• Talking is teaching – tips and resources to promote success in school and life for early childhood
• Adult Basic Education – promote summer Bridge program, English Language Learner services, GED assistance, and computer literacy support
• Ridgewater Student Life – discuss student activity opportunities and ways to be involved on campus
• Bremer Bank – tips on managing loans, creating a budget, and personal finance success
  • 11:00 Bremer Bank presentation on money management and budgeting
  • 1:00 Bremer Bank presentation on careers in finance

1:00 - 3:00 Program tours

• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
• Agriculture
  • Agri-Business
  • Agriculture Power and Equipment Repair Technician
  • Agronomy Technology
  • Dairy Management
  • Farm Operation and Management
  • GPS/GIS Information Systems Technology
• Computer Systems Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Web Developer
• Cosmetology
• Liberal Arts
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Professional Photography
• Veterinary Technology

3:00 - 5:00 Program tours

• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
• Agriculture
  • Agri-Business
  • Agriculture Power and Equipment Repair Technician
  • Agronomy Technology
  • Dairy Management
  • Farm Operation and Management
  • GPS/GIS Information Systems Technology
• Computer Systems Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Web Developer
• Cosmetology
• Liberal Arts
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Veterinary Technology

Tour the Hutchinson Campus Wednesday, June 26

10:00 - 12:00 Program tours

• Activity Director
• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
• Automation and Robotics Systems Technology
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Electrician
• Health Information Technician
• Medical Coding
• Liberal Arts
• Machine Tool Technology
• Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT)
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)

11:00 - 1:00 Community resource fair

• Talking is teaching – tips and resources to promote success in school and life for early childhood
• Adult Basic Education – promote summer Bridge program, English Language Learner services, GED assistance, and computer literacy support
• Central MN Jobs and Training/Career Force – Accuplacer (student assessment) assistance, career assessment, and job placement services
• Ridgewater Student Life – discuss student activity opportunities and ways to be involved on campus
• Bremer Bank – tips on managing loans, creating a budget, and personal finance success
  • 11:00 Bremer Bank presentation on money management and budgeting
  • 1:00 Bremer Bank presentation on careers in finance

1:00 - 3:00 Program tours

• Activity Director
• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
• Automation and Robotics Systems Technology
• Computer Systems Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Web Developer
• Liberal Arts
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Paramedic

3:00 - 5:00 Program tours

• Activity Director
• Administrative Support Careers
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
• Automation and Robotics Systems Technology
• Computer Systems Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Web Developer
• Liberal Arts
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Nursing
  • MANE Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)