You’ve been accepted. Congratulations! Now you’re ready for the next stage. Enroll in courses and prepare for your first college semester with us.
The steps to enroll in courses are easy. The ones you’ll take are unique to your program, educational path and goals. Be ready for your first year by completing these Normandale orientation steps as soon as you can.
Need help? Have Questions?
Every Normandale student is assigned a StarID that has:
For example, a StarID could be ab1234cd.
You will need your StarID and password to access your Normandale student email account — our primary way of communicating with you. Check your student email often to get important announcements about:
Need to access your Normandale student email but don’t know how? Our short video on activating and resetting your StarID and password will help.
Please call the Normandale ITS Helpdesk at 952-358-8181 if you need assistance.
Ready to begin?
All new students complete an assessment for course placement before registering for classes. Course placement helps you choose the reading, writing and math courses that are right for you.
Course placement can be determined using one or a combination of the following information:
Send all documents as PDFs to the Office of Admissions. We’ll contact you if we need anything else to determine your placement.
Questions? Our course placement resources explain the process in detail.
All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This establishes your eligibility for federal and state grants, loans and work study.
You’ll need to make other payment arrangements for tuition, fees and books if the college doesn’t receive your FAFSA results by the payment deadline date. You can choose cash, credit or the Nelnet Payment Plan for alternative arrangements. Your expenses may be reimbursed with receipt of financial aid later in the term.
You must pay tuition and fees by the due date to attend classes. Tuition payments and due dates are based on your registration date.
Sometimes, FAFSA results are not received by the due date. Students are responsible for making payment arrangements if that is the case.
You can make the following payment arrangements if your FAFSA results aren’t in by the payment due date:
All students must have a Normandale Community College ID card. It’s your official form of identification that gives you access to campus buildings, like the library where you can print materials or rent books.
Explore other benefits to carrying your Normandale ID with you on campus.
Ready for full access to Normandale?
An important part of college orientation activities for new students is to complete the orientation in our online learning system, Desire to Learn (D2L). You’ll automatically get an enrollment email for the class and can access it anytime.
After completing this online orientation, you can attend an on-campus registration session or a virtual one-on-one appointment with an academic advisor. Information on how to schedule your appointment with be shared after completing your online orientation.
You can enroll in classes once you complete your Normandale orientation. Do this as soon as possible!
Classes can fill up quickly, and you must finish all your college orientation activities before you can sign up for courses.
Have questions? Contact Tim Lapanne.
Online learning has become a very popular choice for taking college courses. Many of Normandale's programs are only offered online.
Adjusting to online learning is easy when you plan. Knowing how the course is taught is the first step. You may have classes in-person, completely online or a combination of both.
It's easier to prepare for your classes if you know how the three kinds of online learning experiences will work. One format may be far better for you and your life than another.
The best way to prepare? Ensure you have the right internet, tech and transportation before classes start. Know how faculty can help you be successful and when to contact them for help.
Gain experience and develop skills through volunteer and internship positions.
Life challenges become barriers to learning. Our counselors provide individual appointments, crisis intervention, referrals and mental health information.
Research help from librarians and books, articles, and videos to support your coursework.
The OSD focuses on accessibility and inclusion. Learn more about accommodations, individualized educational support and academic and referral information.
The Student Resource Center helps students overcome things that get in the way of their learning. Find campus and community resources and services.
Feel at home on campus. Get support, network and socialize with fellow veterans and service members learning and working on campus.
TRIO Student Support Services help you develop strong academic and personal skills. Build a strong foundation to stay in college, transfer and graduate.
Room C1180
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