Things To Know

Cafeteria / Food service

(651-450-3535; College Center - lower level) The Fresh Stop Cafe' provides a full complement of both hot and cold menu choices from Monday through Friday during fall and spring semesters. Some choices include soups, salad bar, wrapped sandwiches, pizza, hot entrees, grill items, fruit and beverages. Check with the food service staff for current hours of service. For the menu and/or coupons and other special offerings and announcements, visit their website at Fresh Stop Cafe'.

Campus security and security escort service

The college is deeply committed to ensuring the personal safety and well-being of the entire college community. The college maintains a full-time director of security to help accomplish this objective and also provides an escort service for students.

Awareness of security-related issues can considerably reduce crimes against persons and/or property. Students are encouraged to stop at the Dean of Students office to obtain a copy of Inver Hills "Crime Awareness and Campus Security" brochure. Campus crimes and emergencies should be reported immediately to the Director of Security or the Learning Center receptionist (evenings).

To request a security escort on campus: Students can request an escort, available evenings, through the receptionist in the Learning Center, second floor of the Library building. Call 651-450-3340 or from a campus phone, dial 0. A campus security escort is available to accompany you to parking lots and from building to building on campus. This service is only available during class contact times (no service when classes are not scheduled and during term breaks).

Child Care Center

Welcome to The Campus Child Care Center, a place where children have fun learning while their parents attend college classes. We provide quality child care, with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the student. Our program offers a variety of learning experiences for the children including storytime, art, science, cooking, music, movement, outdoor activities.

Additional information about the Child Care Center:

• Our teachers are first aid and CPR certified.
• We are located on the north side of the college campus.
• Care is provided Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• We care for children 16 months to 5 years (pre-Kindergarten)

Child care rate sheet (a pdf document)

Feel free to email Deb McCoy (dmccoy@inverhills.mnscu.edu) at the Child Care Center with any questions, or call (651) 450-3627.

Parking

Parking is available on campus for students, staff members and visitors. You do not need a special permit. You may park in any parking space not marked as reserved. Well-defined parking regulations are in effect and are enforced by the Inver Grove Heights Police Department. Reserved parking is available in the Liberal Arts and Fine Arts parking lots. Those with State of Minnesota Handicapped Parking Certificates may park in either the College Center or Fine Arts parking lots.

Parking fees are included as part of your tuition/fees assessment per credit. Staff also pay a parking fee. Parking fees may be waived by completing a Parking User Fee Exemption Request form available from the Business Office. To qualify for the exemption, the student or staff member must be a resident of the Hills Apartments, be a neighborhood resident who does not drive to campus, be a member of a car pool, or ride the bus to campus.

Transfer planning and assistance with DARS The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) is available to help you monitor your progress toward a degree. You can see where you're at in completing program requirements and prerequisites for transferring. See the DARS section of this website for details. Also see the Counseling website and Transfer Programs for additional information about transferring and planning for transfer.

Service Learning

Incorporating community service/volunteering into your education. Click here for more information.

Free Online Tax Filing

You may qualify to file your taxes online for FREE! You can file your income taxes online for free if you meet any of the following requirements:

• You were 22 or younger in 2003
• You were 62 or older in 2003
• You served on active military duty in 2003 (includes Reservists and National Guard)
• Your adjusted gross income was $33,000 or less
• You're eligible for the federal Earned Income Credit

For more details, or to learn about other online filing options, go to the Minnesota Department of Revenue's website at www.taxes.state.mn.us.

Housing

Inver Hills does not operate residence halls. Numerous housing options exist near the college including apartment complexes. See the housing options list (a pdf document).

Transportation

The use of Ride Share and public transportation is available to Inver Hills students. An MTC Bus Information Center is located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building and in the College Center building at the Info Center. Bus passes are sold in the Bookstore. Inver Hills will assist students in organizing Ride Share groups (car pools). Car pool information is available by contacting Michelle Loredo (651-450-3524). There is also a rideshare posting board is in the lower level of College Center, near Student Life.