Returning Student Application

Welcome back to Northland! If you have previously attended Northland and are returning after a break in enrollment, you are considered a returning student.

Before You Begin

  • Online Students: After submitting your online application, a Distance Minnesota Advisor will contact you. For more information on online learning, please visit Distance Minnesota.
  • International Students: You can use the online application or visit our international student admissions page for more information on applying to Northland.
  • Post-Secondary Enrollment (PSEO) Students: You are required to submit additional information. Please see our PSEO application requirements for more details.

How to Reapply to Northland

Complete the following to reapply to Northland Community & Technical College as a returning student. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

1. Fill out and submit an online application.

You can complete your application in any order, save your work, and come back to it later, even from a different computer. Make sure to review your application carefully before submitting it.

Please note the following:

  • After submitting your application, you will be informed of any additional requirements needed to complete your admission. Make sure to fulfill these requirements and submit your application by the deadline.
  • You will receive an email notification with your Student ID number.
  • If your application is denied, you can refer to the Northland Admissions Procedure for information on how to appeal the decision.

Check Your Application Status

Sign in to your eServices account to see all the applications you have started or submitted to any school system, or to request additional applications. You can sign in to your account periodically to check the status of your application. You should also expect to receive a letter from Northland within two weeks of submitting your application.

Steps to Enroll

1. Send Northland your college transcripts.

Send us your official transcripts from ALL colleges attended outside the Minnesota State System. Many colleges require a fee before mailing out an official transcript. You may wish to contact the college(s) you have attended to inquire about a possible transcript fee.

2. Contact Northland admissions to inquire whether an assessment is required.

3. If applicable, complete the Immunization Form.

The Immunization Record for Students Attending Post-Secondary Schools in Minnesota form is meant to provide the school with the necessary information required by law. This information will be available for review by the Minnesota Department of Health and the local community health agency. According to Minnesota law (M.S. 135A.14), all students born after 1956 must provide proof of vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, unless they have been granted certain specified exemptions.

4. If applicable, complete an Out-of-State Reciprocity Application Form.

North Dakota & Wisconsin residents only. The Online Reciprocity Application Form is designed for North Dakota and Wisconsin residents attending public colleges and universities in Minnesota. This form is the way to apply for reciprocity benefits.

5. File for financial aid.

You may also apply for financial aid online. The Federal Financial Aid school code number for Northland is 002385.