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Plan campus visits during Minnesota Private Colleges Week

Come visit any of our 18 colleges during the annual visit event, June 26-30, for introductory, no-pressure campus visits. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., and registration is free and easy.

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Myths and facts about private colleges

There are myths about private liberal arts colleges that circulate every year, so we’ve answered the most common ones.

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Our students enter the workforce sooner

Our students are more likely to graduate in four years than students at the U of M or Minnesota State universities.

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Students study innovation at medical startups

Teams of Minnesota private college students are paired with entrepreneurial companies to advance a product or innovation.

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Private colleges lead on campus voter turnout

Students worked to turn out their classmates last election cycle by encouraging them to embrace civic responsibility through voting.

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Summer 2023 recent campus news

Learn what’s happening at our colleges with a quick rundown of recent news.

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Summer 2023 worth reading

Check out some of the best recent articles that we’ve come across.

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We've gathered the information and links you need to find both in-person and virtual visit options at our 18 colleges and universities. Also be sure to check out our group event calendar, which features many (but not all) events offered by our institutions; new events are added regularly.

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Using high school work for college credit

We’ve compiled a list of what our colleges offer for credit, higher level course placement or advanced standing for work that students have completed in high school, including through AP, IB, PSEO, CLEP and concurrent enrollment.

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Consider summer experiences at our colleges

Our list of summer enrichment programs offered by our campuses provides a quick way for you find summer activities that may interest your high school student or younger kids. Some are away camps while others run during the day.

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Lay the groundwork for college in middle school

Middle school is an ideal time to make sure your student is on track academically and to begin thinking about your student’s interests and talents and how those might translate into a college major or a career.

Spring 2023

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Block out time for Minnesota Privates College Week

Our annual visit event returns June 26 to June 30, offering introductory visit sessions at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. with registration opening May 1. Make plans to visit one or more of our 18 colleges and universities.

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Creating a plan for four-year college transfer

Students who plan to attend a two-year community or technical college in Minnesota and then transfer to a four-year school can learn how courses in a specific major will transfer at 12 of our institutions.

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Five current students share advice on transferring

Students who transferred to Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College and Concordia College from other two- and four-year institutions share what they learned as they navigated that process.

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Computer science major sees growth in last decade

Explore how computer science majors are a natural fit with the liberal arts by learning about the programs at Carleton College and Concordia University, St. Paul.

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