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1. Apply and Establish Course Placement
- Apply to Minneapolis College
- Send college credit documents
- Establish college placement
- Questions? Talk to Admissions: 612-659-6000 / Schedule an Appointment
2. Complete Orientation
Log in to your Minneapolis College online orientation account and upon login, click on New Student Orientation. Complete all lessons.
- Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
- Password: StarID password
3. Watch Advising Resource Videos and Register for Classes
- Watch Advising Resource Videos
- Log in to eServices using your starID and password and register for courses
- Advising Assistance is available in person and virtually
4. Activate Email
- Log in to your Minneapolis College email account:
- Go to outlook.office.com
- Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu (this is not your email address)
- Password: StarID password
- Authenticate login using MFA - Multi-Factor Authentication Guide
- Email Assistance Guide
- Your email address is different than your username and cannot be used as the username to sign in to your email account. View your email address at https://myaccount.microsoft.com
- If you are unable to log in 24 hours after registering for courses, try resetting your StarID password on the StarID Self-Service site. It can take some time for the password to sync from StarID Self-Service site to the Microsoft login page. Email passwords cannot be changed on the Microsoft login page.
5. Pay for College
- Meet Tuition Due Dates and Payment Policy
- Complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): assistance available in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
- Check eServices for additional financial aid steps or to review your award
- Apply for Scholarships
- Questions? Contact Student Services
6. Prepare to Begin the Semester
- Order Textbooks online
- Review your laptop lease program eligibility
- Attend a D2L Workshop and complete the Sexual Violence Prevention Training workshop
- Create a Profile at Raise Me
- Explore campus activities and leadership opportunities
- If you are taking face-to-face courses:
- Obtain Campus Card
7. Have a Successful Semester
- Check your college email daily
- Log in to D2L Brightspace to participate in your courses. Courses appear in D2L the weekend before the semester begins
- Read your syllabus for each class
- Utilize student success workshops and tutoring for academic support through the semester
- Stay connected with your instructors by attending their office hours