Online Application at Inver Hills Community College

Online application is convenient and can save you time and effort. See important details below. The link to the online application form is at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply online?

Online application is for students who want to enroll at Inver Hills through the Regular Admission process and for students registering through Limited Enrollment.

Regular Admission is for students who:

• will attend either part time or full time and are interested in continuing at Inver Hills for more than one term or want to complete a degree.
• plan to apply for financial aid or veterans benefits.
• want to register with the assistance of an academic counselor during a registration/orientation session.

Limited Enrollment registration is for students who:

• want to take just one or two classes (8 credits or fewer)
• do not plan to complete a degree
• choose to self-register under Limited Enrollment during open registration (restrictions apply).

Do not use this form if your are:

• currently enrolled in high school and want to enroll through PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option).
• applying to the nursing, accelerated nursing, or emergency health services program.
• an international student (and not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Additional admission criteria and application forms are required for these programs. See the Getting Started section of this website for application procedures.

Summer-only students may register either through Limited Enrollment or Regular Admission.

Online Application Instructions

If you have questions or concerns once you submit the form electronically, you may call the Enrollment Center at Inver Hills, 651/450-8503, email admissions@inverhills.edu or submit your question electronically via this website.

The information you provide will be put directly into the Inver Hills student database; we will use this information for all contact with you. Be sure it is accurate. Do not enter information in all capital letters.

 
Directions

Step 1
Create your MnSCU Inver Hills account

• You first must create a MnSCU Inver Hills account before applying.
• Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
• So that we can identify your student record better and assist you better in knowing about college opportunities, we urge you to complete all fields including date of birth and social security number; gender; cultural/ethnic background; level of parent education; and other information considered optional.  
• An email confirmation will be sent to the address you entered.

Step 2

Apply to Inver Hills

• You will be returned to the log-in page after creating your student record account. Proceed with the application process.
• Verify your contact information and edit if necessary.
• Select Location, Type of Major, Intended Area of Study, and Intended Degree/Award. Also select your Educational Intent and Full/Part-Time status.
• Complete your high school history and "Add a College" if you have attended a previous institution. You can add multiple colleges.
• Verify the optional demographic information given in Step 1.  
• Verify the required information and submit.
• Your Student ID number will be sent to the email address you entered.
• Do not reply to the final confirmation you receive by email. Instead, send any inquiries to the college using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. 

Step 3

Complete remaining application steps

Submission of the application form is the first step in the admissions process. Other steps may include completion of assessment tests, submission of high school or college transcripts, submission of the immunization form, and payment of the $20 application fee. See Application steps for complete details.

A log-in screen will open; you will be creating a new student account first. Once you create that account, you will be returned to the log-in screen. Log in and then complete the steps for online application.