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First-Time Student

You have never attended another college and wish to complete a degree/program at Century. All graduating high school students are considered First-Time Students.

Steps to Apply

  1. Apply for admission. Click here to apply. Applications are due prior to each semester's application deadline.
  2. Submit official high school transcript (or GED certificate). High school transcripts must be submitted confirming high school graduation. If you are currently attending high school, you must submit an official high school transcript following graduation. High school transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions Office.
  3. Notification of admission status. Once the application is complete and processed, you will receive an email from Century College regarding your admission status.

Next Steps

  1. Take the ACCUPLACER Course Placement Test or submit a copy of your ACT, SAT or MCA score report. The ACCUPLACER Course Placement Test is administered in the Testing Center on West Campus (W2470). Photo ID is required. If submitting ACT or SAT scores, please send them via email, fax, mail or hand-delivered to the Testing Center. MCA scores need to be sent directly from the high school. See the ACT, SAT, and Other Test Scores section below for requirements.
  2. Complete Orientation. Orientation information will be sent to the email listed on your application. The New Student Orientation is designed to introduce you to the campus and the many services provided for all students. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and enables you to register for classes as well as to successfully navigate the College and our resources. It is important that you have test scores on file before attending your New Student Orientation.
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Non-Degree Seeking or Visiting Student

You plan to take a course or two. You are not seeking a certificate, diploma, degree or financial aid from Century College.

I have attended a Minnesota State system school

If you have been admitted or enrolled at another Minnesota State college or university and you are not planning to complete a degree, diploma or certificate or seek financial aid from Century College, you should not apply to Century College.

How to Get Started

  1. Log-in to eServices using your account at your current (home) Minnesota State institution.
  2. Select Century College from the drop down for College/University.
  3. Register for your Century course using your Star ID and password.
  4. If you are unable to register or receive a prerequisite error message, you will need to submit an unofficial transcript to dars@century.edu. Please include your Star ID and list the Century course(s) you would like to register for.

View Minnesota State requirements

I have not attended a Minnesota State system school

If you are currently attending, or have attended in the past, another college or university (such as University of St. Thomas, University of Minnesota, or other in or out of state university or college), you will need to apply to Century College.

  1. Apply for admission.
    Apply online here. When asked for your educational intent, select "complete courses and transfer without a degree". Applications are due prior to each semester's application deadline. A one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee is required. The application fee can be paid online at the end of the online application or in-person by visiting the Business Office (W2340). 
     
  2. Submit your unofficial transcript(s) from your college/university.
    Submit unofficial transcripts to dars@century.edu. In your email, include your Star ID and a list of course(s) you would like to take at Century College. Allow 2-3 business days for prerequisite verification and processing. Please see the directions under "Unofficial Transcripts" for more information.
     
  3. Register for your Century course in eServices. Click here for a step-by-step registration guide.

After you complete the course, request a Century College transcript to be sent to your college/university.
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International Student

You are a resident of a nation other than the United States and wish to complete a degree/program at Century College.

Getting Started at Century College

The international student application process is for those students who will be applying for, or already have, an F-1 visa to attend Century College.

Learn more and apply >
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Transfer Student

You are currently enrolled at another college or university (or have gained college credit in other ways) and wish to complete a degree/program at Century College.

Steps to Apply

  1. Apply for admission. Click here to apply. Applications are due prior to each semester's application deadline.
  2. Submit official high school transcript or GED certificate. High school transcripts must be submitted confirming high school graduation. If you are currently attending high school, you must submit official high school transcripts following graduation. High school transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions Office.
  3. Submit official college transcripts from each college you have attended. Official college transcripts should be sent to the Transfer Student Services/DARS Office. There are multiple things to consider depending on whether you are transferring from another Minnesota State institution, have completed military service, and more - read the transcript submission information carefully.
  4. Notification of admission status. Once the application is complete and processed, you will receive an email from Century College regarding your admission status.

Next Steps

  1. If necessary, complete the ACCUPLACER Course Placement Test. Previous college coursework and/or valid ACT, SAT or MCA scores may waive you from some or all parts of the ACCUPLACER course placement test. The ACCUPLACER Course Placement Test is administered in the Testing Center on West Campus (W2470). Photo ID is required. If submitting ACT or SAT scores, please send them via email, fax, mail or hand-delivered to the Testing Center. MCA scores need to be sent directly from the high school. See the ACT, SAT, and Other Test Scores section below for requirements.
  2. Complete Orientation. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and enables you to register for classes as well as navigate the college and its resources with success. Orientation information will be sent via email to the email listed on your application.
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Returning Student

You want to return to Century College, and it has been over three years since you last attended.
 

Steps to Apply

  1. Apply for re-admission. Click here to apply. Applications are due prior to each semester's application deadline.
  2. Notification of admission status. Once the application is complete and processed, you will receive an email from Century College regarding your admission status.

Consider meeting with an academic advisor or counselor to discuss Academic Renewal/Fresh Start options. Academic Renewal allows students a one-time opportunity to establish a new Grade Point Average (GPA) at Century College.

Next Steps

High School Options

You are a Minnesota high school student who wants to take college-level courses prior to graduating high school.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in public, non-public, or home schools the opportunity to take college courses at eligible post-secondary institutions. You can earn high school credit, and then following high school graduation, transfer your completed PSEO coursework as college credits.

Learn more >

Supplemental Enrollment

The supplemental enrollment process is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in registering for courses at Century College but are either ineligible for the PSEO program or are interested in taking summer courses. 

Supplemental enrollment is not an open-enrollment program. Students must meet minimum criteria in order to be eligible and courses are offered on a space-available basis only.

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Career and Technical Education Credit

Career and technical education credit (CTE) courses are college courses students can take in high school. These courses are an early credit strategy designed to support student transitions from secondary to post-secondary programs and direct entry into the workforce. Earning articulated college credits is a great way to begin your college career while still attending high school. Learn more about high schools that have articulated courses with Century College.

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Century in the High School

Century in the High School, a concurrent enrollment program, offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while taking courses in their high school. High School teachers apply to teach the college courses at the high school. If Century College approves the teacher application, high school students can enroll in these courses at their high school and receive college credit from Century. This allows students to start their college journey earlier and for no cost. Find out if your high school participates and and what courses are offered!

Learn more >

Important Application Information

ACT, SAT, and Other Test Scores

Although not required for admission, students may submit test results for possible waivers from placement testing.

  • ACT requirements: 21 or higher in Reading and 22 or higher in Math. ACT Reading scores will be used to determine placement for both Reading and English.
  • SAT requirements: 480 or higher in Reading and 530 or higher in Math. SAT Reading scores will be used to determine placement for both Reading and English.
  • MCA requirements: 1047 or higher in Reading and 1148 or higher in Math. MCA Reading scores will be used to determine placement for Reading only.

If submitting ACT or SAT scores, please send them via email, fax, mail or hand-delivered to the Testing Center. MCA scores need to be sent directly from the high school.

Application Fee

A one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee is required. The application fee can be paid online at the end of the online application or in-person by visiting the Business Office (W2340). The application fee may be waived if you are a veteran (see Veterans Services for more information) or if you meet criteria from NACAC.

Power of YOU

If you are a student of Irondale High School, North High School, Mounds View High School, Tartan High School or White Bear Lake High School, you may qualify for the Power of YOU program. Review the qualifications, complete the Power of YOU application and return as directed.

PSEO

If you are applying to the PSEO program, do not complete the online application. Please visit our PSEO page for application information.

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