Academic Advising Office
The mission of the Academic Advising Office is to empower students to actively seek out resources to successfully complete their educational goals. Academic Advising provides a safe and respectful environment to collaborate with students on course selection, understanding degree requirements, and preparing for degree completion or credit transfer to other academic institutions. Each student receives an assigned academic advisor, typically based on degree program.
The Admissions Office provides admission and degree information, tours, and admission advising to prospective applicants to Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education services are offered at no cost. Services include GED and Accuplacer preparation as well as skill enhancement for math, reading, and writing.
Anoka-Ramsey Cambridge Campus Foundation
The Cambridge Campus Foundation, founded in 1988, exists to promote an awareness and understanding of the college and to actively seek and accept gifts and grants for financial assistance to students and college projects at the Cambridge Campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Funding for these programs is provided by donations from community organizations, businesses, and individuals. It is the intent of the foundation to make education affordable and accessible in East Central Minnesota to all citizens who wish to receive postsecondary education and to enrich the educationl program by supplementing funding.
Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $1 million in public support. Last year the foundation awarded 70 scholarships totaling more than $70,000 in scholarship disbursements.
Anoka-Ramsey Coon Rapids Campus Foundation
Incorporated in 1974 by a group of community leaders and reactivated in 1987, the Coon Rapids Campus Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to build friendships and funds to enrich students’ lives.
Volunteer directors recognize the role, value, and potential of Anoka-Ramsey in meeting the diverse needs of its students and surrounding communities. They seek gifts from alumni, friends, community organizations, and businesses to provide the critical resources needed to create and maintain the quality and excellence of education essential in today’s society. Private-sector support ensures an extensive scholarship program, enrichment opportunities for faculty, special capital acquisitions, and innovative curricular ideas.
Since 1987, the foundation has raised over $4.5 million in financial support. This support has provided over 3200 scholarships to area residents. The foundation has provided over $900,000 in college support, and over $130,000 has been awarded to faculty members for projects designed to enhance the classroom experience for the student.
The Business Office processes tuition and fees payments and distributes financial aid, grants, loans, and scholarship monies.
The Campus Store on Rapids and Cambridge campuses carry new and used textbooks, which includes some rental and e-book options, and supplies. The Rapids Campus Store also disburses the bus passes for the college Students can come in and request a pass by filling out some paperwork. We also offer gift cards to use at the Campus Stores or Riverside Cafe. They can be purchased in $5 increments up to $100.
Students may order textbooks by visiting the Campus Store website linked here.
Please refer to the college website for more information on charging books to your student account, the book return policy, and buy-back services. We also maintain the Campus Store Facts page where you can find questions and answers to questions regarding PSEO, SFA, general facts about the Campus Store, and digital content.
Counseling offers students the opportunity to make realistic career decisions and get support for their personal concerns.
Career Counseling helps individuals make decisions about career choices by evaluating one’s interests and values and how they relate to the real-world challenges and needs. Counselors are here to help individuals explore career opportunities, figure out what options inspire them, and develop a career plan.
Career Exploration Classes
Counselors offer two different Career Exploration classes: CAOR 1100 which is focused on self-exploration and occupational research, and CAOR 1102 which is focused on self-exploration, occupational research, and job search strategies.
Personal counseling helps students who are experiencing a personal concern that makes concentrating on coursework difficult, life/work balance, and/or those who suffer from symptoms of stress, depression, or anxiety. Counselors support students in resolving personal issues related to academic success.
English Language Learners
Anoka-Ramsey is proud to offer reading and writing courses for English Language Learners (ELL). As part of the ELL course sequence, students have access to additional support, including Supplemental Education, where an instructor is available to assist with required course activities and homework. Additionally, professional and peer writing tutors in the Writing Center provide free support for ELL students with various assignments. In the library, students have access to a videotaped series profiling everyday situations faced by individuals new to the US, and audiobooks of fiction, classics, and language skills.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Anoka-Ramsey
The Office of Equity and Inclusion’s core purpose is to transform perspectives by strategically providing direction to the college on equity and inclusion.
Through student engagement, we strive to develop students for the global world; using data, we provide information to teach and inform practice; through partnerships with departments, we are able to work together in shared goals of BRIDGES; and through communication with our students, we are able to respond to their evolving needs.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of the college through educational programming and cultural activities that foster domestic and global awareness within the college community. We are committed to co-creating an environment that recognizes the contributions each person makes to our community.
The Diversity & Multiculturalism Office at Anoka-Ramsey offers:
- co-curricular initiatives that add to students’ experiences and leadership;
- advocacy on behalf of students; and
- facilitation in building relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators to enhance and enrich the campus climate and promote cultural competence, equity, and justice.
The office is located in the Mosaic Cultural Center on the Coon Rapids campus, Rm SC178B. For more information, the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s webpage.
Financial Aid Office
Students needing financial assistance to help with college expenses may apply for grants, student loans, and work-study by completing the FAFSA. See college costs and financial assistance at Tuition & Financial Aid .
Job Readiness Services
Job Readiness Services are available on both campuses. The office supports students in developing job search skills, and advertises local employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities for students. Services are available to all students and alumni. For more information regarding these services and the opportunities offered, students are encouraged to visit the Job Readiness Services webpage.
Job Readiness Services provides information and training on:
- resume writing strategies and resume reviews
- interviewing and application tips
- networking strategies
- internet job-search techniques
- labor market information
- miscellaneous job search information
Both Anoka-Ramsey campus libraries provide a variety of instructional materials, equipment, and services to students, faculty, and staff. Each library also has individual and small group study spaces as well as listening and viewing areas.
Collections of books and periodicals in print and online format and collections of audiovisuals in each campus library are coordinated with the college curriculum to provide students with the resources relevant to their courses of study.
For information not available locally, students and staff have access to materials from over 300 libraries through the libraries’ online catalogs: MnPALS and MnLINK. MnPALS includes the Minnesota State system libraries, state agency libraries, and some private college academic libraries. MnLINK includes the University of Minnesota libraries, public libraries, and additional academic libraries. Services are accessible through the bar code number found on your ARCC Student Photo ID card.
Mosaic Cultural Center
Mosaic is the art of creating images by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials to make a larger piece of beautiful artwork. These small pieces of stone or glass, called tesserae, come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
At the Mosaic Cultural Center at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, our daily mission is to establish a vibrant social hub where the college’s diverse student body can come together to showcase their unique cultures and stories. Through the Center’s support for academic achievement, leadership, and personal development, it evolves into a global mosaic, amplifying a multitude of cultural perspectives and worldviews.
The Mosaic Cultural Center is not only a place for studying and relaxation, but also serves as a platform for fostering connections, increasing cultural awareness, and celebrating the invaluable contributions of all cultures to our global tapestry.
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Anoka-Ramsey offers a variety of technology services to ensure students have access to technology resources for their studies. In addition to open computer labs at both campuses, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) also provides loaner laptops for educational use, Technology Tutors who provide instruction and support for technology tools like D2L, Zoom, Office 365 (including Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as other learning applications and ‘just-in-time’ technology support.
All students registered for credit coursework are assigned an official college email account, which is the primary method of communication. Students are responsible for information, notices, and deadlines disseminated through college email. Visit OIT Services for more information
Office for Students with Disabilities
Anoka-Ramsey provides a variety of academic support services for students with documented disabilities in accordance with federal legislation. Services include, but are not limited to, accommodation assistance, assistive technology, interpreters, advocacy, referral, and support. These services are designed to assist individuals to participate fully and successfully in Anoka-Ramsey programs. For further information on all disability services, go to AnokaRamsey.edu/osd, or call 763-433-1350 or Access MN Relay at 1-800-627-3529.
Post-Traditional Student Services
Post-Traditional Student Services serves adult learners who may be returning or new to college. Assistance is provided in answering questions about how to navigate the academic system, what resources are available for students on and off campus, information on how to apply past work experiences, skills, and competencies to Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), connection to resources, and assistance on planning your academic schedule. Make plans to visit with the Post-Traditional Student Advisor today.
Records & Registration Office
The Records & Registration Office processes registration and transfer transactions, transfer and program completion evaluations, and maintains permanent student records. Students are encouraged to keep records current.
Testing Services on both campuses serve students by providing course placement services, instructor (make-up) testing and testing accommodations.
TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is designed to provide a positive and supportive learning environment to help ensure the academic success of its participants.
Services include academic advising, career guidance, tutoring, workshops, cultural activities, and social events. Students also receive assistance with issues pertaining to program completion, transfer, and the financial aid application process. All services are provided free of charge. This is a federally funded TRIO program with in-kind support from Anoka-Ramsey.
Academic Support Centers (ASC) on the Cambridge and Rapids campuses provide free tutoring in a variety of subjects from both peer and professional tutors. Professional staff tutoring is available in-person or online in upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The Writing Center on the Rapids campus provides writing support for students in any subject with a writing assignment or question. Peer and professional writing tutoring is available on both campuses and online. Online and in-person appointments can be made by logging into TutorTrac on the Tutoring Services webpage.
The Math Skills Center (MSC) offers free peer and professional tutoring services on the Rapids campus and online. Peer and professional tutors support students taking MATH 0080, 0011, 0120, 0240, 0250, 1100, 1200, medical dosage calculation classes, and Accuplacer prep.
The ASC and MSC provide on-site computers, handouts, and other resources for student use, as well as workshops and study groups. In-person tutoring is available on a drop-in basis or by appointments. Online and in-person appointments can be made by logging into TracCloud on the Tutoring Services webpage.
The Minnesota State system also provides access to Tutor.com, a third-party, online service that offers 24/7 tutoring support; students have 15 hours per academic year, paid for by the System Office. Students can access Tutor.com through their D2L Brightspace account.
Veteran Services helps students who are serving in the United States military, veterans who have previously separated from service, and benefit-eligible military/veteran family members, by providing information, assistance, and support. Services include, state and federal educational benefits information, call-to-active duty assistance, and acting as a general point of contact for other non-educational/off-campus local, state, and federal veterans benefits.
In addition, Anoka-Ramsey is fortunate to have the North Metro Regional Coordinator for the Minnesota Higher Education Veterans Program housed on our campus. Together, these resources are provided to meet the needs of our veterans and promote their success as students. For more information, visit the Veterans Services webpage or call 763-433-1400.