Riverland Community College

I have earned college-level course credit at another college/university and now wish to complete a degree/program at Riverland.

  Step 1:  Apply Online

• Start by filling out the online application form. It’s simple and free!

  Step 2: Send official college transcripts

• If you attended colleges outside of the Minnesota State system, have your transcripts sent to Riverland.
• If transferring from a Minnesota State College or University, Riverland will access your transcript with your application (unless there's a hold on your account).
• Send transcripts to:
  Riverland Community College
  Attention: Records & Registration
  1900 8th Ave NW
  Austin, MN 55912
• How will your credits transfer? Learn more through DARS and Transferology.

  Step 3: Learn how credits transfer

• Riverland's Transfer Resources page provides information on how students can transfer credits to the college, including options like AP, CLEP, military credits, and Minnesota transfer programs. For more details, visit the Transfer Resources page.
• Riverland's Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) page explains how students can earn college credits for life, work, or military experience. Options include passing standardized exams, submitting military or industry credentials, or building a portfolio for review. This can save time and money while pursuing a degree. For more details, visit the CPL page.

  Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid

• There is no fee to complete the FAFSA.
• Completing the FAFSA doesn’t commit you to attending any school.
• You and your parents are not committed to taking a student loan by filling out the FAFSA.

  Step 5:  Online Orientation

• Complete the Online Orientation before your advising and registration appointment.
• Find the link to the orientation in your acceptance letter.
• Finish the orientation to move forward with the next steps.

  Step 6:  Advising & Registration Appointment

• After Online Orientation, you'll set up an Advising & Registration Appointment with your assigned advisor.
• Before your appointment, make sure Riverland has at least one of the following:
  • High school transcript (if you graduated in the last 10 years)
  • ACT, SAT, MCA, or Accuplacer scores (from the last 5 years)
  • Transcripts from any college-level courses
• At your appointment, you'll create an academic plan and register for classes.
• Questions? Email advisors@riverland.edu

  Step 7:  Apply for Riverland Scholarships

• Scholarships are designed to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Scholarships can cover tuition and fees and do not need to be repaid.

  Step 8:  Buy Your Books!

• All registered students can charge required textbooks and supplies to their college bill through the Bookstore.
• Financial aid charging allows up to $800 in charges at the Bookstore, added to tuition and fees.
• Charging periods:
  • Fall/Spring: Starts two weeks before classes.
  • Summer: Starts two weeks before the first session.