Our application process is easy. You can complete it online, and there’s no fee to apply.
Before You Begin
- Online Students: After submitting your online application, a Distance Minnesota Advisor will contact you. For more information on online learning, please visit Distance Minnesota.
- International Students: You can use the online application or visit our international student admissions page for more information on applying to Northland.
- Post-Secondary Enrollment (PSEO) Students: You are required to submit additional information. Please see our PSEO application requirements for more details.
How to Apply to Northland
The following processes are required to enroll at Northland Community & Technical College. In addition to submitting the required documents, applicants must complete an assessment or be eligible for an assessment waiver. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
1. Fill out and submit an online application.
You can complete your application in any order, save your work, and come back to it later, even from a different computer. Make sure to review your application carefully before submitting it.
Please note the following:
- After submitting your application, you will be informed of any additional requirements needed to complete your admission. Make sure to fulfill these requirements and submit your application by the deadline.
- You will receive an email notification with your Student ID number.
- If your application is denied, you can refer to the Northland Admissions Procedure for information on how to appeal the decision.
2. Send Northland your high school transcript or GED.
Please ensure to send your high school transcript or GED directly to Northland admissions. Some high schools may require a signed consent of release form before releasing your transcript, so please verify the requirements with your high school. If you need to request a GED transcript, you can do an online search for the specific state where you earned your GED and follow the provided directions to send a copy to Northland admissions.
Check Your Application Status
Sign in to your eServices account to see all the applications you have started or submitted to any school system, or to request additional applications. You can sign in to your account periodically to check the status of your application. You should also expect to receive a letter from Northland within two weeks of submitting your application.
Steps to Enroll
1. Send Northland your college transcripts.
If you attended any colleges outside the Minnesota State System, please send us your official transcripts from all of those colleges as well. Many colleges may require a fee for sending out an official transcript. You can contact the colleges you attended to inquire about any potential transcript fees.
2. Contact Northland admissions to inquire whether an assessment is required.
3. If applicable, complete the Immunization Form.
The Immunization Record for Students Attending Post-Secondary Schools in Minnesota form is meant to provide the school with the necessary information required by law. This information will be available for review by the Minnesota Department of Health and the local community health agency. According to Minnesota law (M.S. 135A.14), all students born after 1956 must provide proof of vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, unless they have been granted certain specified exemptions.
4. If applicable, complete an Out-of-State Reciprocity Application Form.
North Dakota & Wisconsin residents only. The Online Reciprocity Application Form is designed for North Dakota and Wisconsin residents attending public colleges and universities in Minnesota. If you are a student from North Dakota or Wisconsin, you must submit a Reciprocity Application to determine your eligibility.
5. File for financial aid.
You may also apply for financial aid online. The Federal Financial Aid school code number for Northland is 002385.