April 2018

Commencement dates, details announced
Colleges celebrate their graduates’ achievements with undergrad commencements that run from April to June. See the list of dates and speakers.
Minnesota Private College Week registration opens
Students and families can now register for campus visits at any of our colleges during the free annual event, which runs June 25-29 with two sessions offered daily.
Still time to register for Counselors’ Breakfast
This year’s Counselors' Breakfast will be held on May 3 in Plymouth. Admissions representatives from our member institutions will be on hand to answer counselors’ questions and share what’s happening on their campuses. Both the event and the parking are free.
Federal budget bill increases funding for access programs, work study awards and federal grants
College students were among the winners when a new federal spending bill was signed into law March 23. The bill included increases for the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Federal Work Study program.