We are currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2025.
If you're a first-time college student, navigating the enrollment process can seem a bit intimidating. Normandale makes it easy for new college students to submit their applications online and open the next chapter of your education.
It only takes a few minutes – and there's no application fee. Let's go!
Be sure to get your application submitted before the deadline for the term you wish to start. And remember – the earlier you apply, the more time you’ll have to sort out financial aid and plan your courses.
If you have taken PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment coursework through Normandale in the last two years, you do not have to re-apply to take courses as an undergraduate student. Instead, fill out the PSEO to General Student Status Request eForm here.
If you’ve had previous college experience and you’re not a first-time college student, find the description below that best describes you to learn about alternative application guidelines.
You'll apply to Normandale as a "general student". This is the official designation for those who have no previous college experience.
If you plan to complete your associate degree, or transfer to another college to get a bachelor's degree, you're a "general student."
To get started, create a "StarID.” This will be your username throughout your college career.
Once you're logged in, the application form will guide you through the easy questions and submission process.
Watch the Tutorial Start Your Application
Ask your high school guidance counselor to send your official transcript to Normandale or you can submit transcripts using the document submitter.
Tests such as ACT, SAT or MCA are not required for admission. But these scores may help to determine your course placements for reading, writing and math classes. You can submit test scores using the document submitter.
Learn more about course placement
And...that's all you need to apply!
Information you provided on your application determines your course placements. If additional information is needed for course placement, you will receive email instructions on next steps.
Once your course placement is complete, you will be invited to the New Student Orientation. Part of the orientation process will include meeting with an advisor and registering for courses.
New students are required to complete Part 1 and 2 of New Student Orientation.
Part 1: Complete the orientation modules in our online learning system, Desire to Learn (D2L). You’ll automatically get an enrollment email for the class and can access it anytime.
Part 2: 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 Part 1.
If you’ve had previous college experience, or one of these descriptions are a better fit for you, check out these alternate guidelines for applying to Normandale.
If you’ve taken classes at other colleges or universities.
If you're applying as a non-immigrant or seeking an F-1 student visa.
If you’re returning to Normandale, with or without a finished degree.
If you're currently enrolled at another college or university and plan to return.
Regardless of your citizenship status, Normandale is here to support your higher education goals.
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