Student services
Degree and certificate
programs
Normandale offers a full-range
of student services including:
Degree programs
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is
Normandale’s liberal arts degree. It is designed to
provide a student with the first two years of the
general education coursework needed for a
Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) degree.
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Anthropology • Archaeology • Art
Art History • Bioscience • Business
Chemistry • Communication
Community Health Education
Community Health Worker • Family Studies
French • Geography • German
Global Studies • Health • Health Education
History • Japanese • Literary Studies
Mathematics • Multicultural Studies • Music
Philosophy • Photography • Physics
Political Science • Psychology • Sociology
Spanish • Theatre • Women’s Studies
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (A.F.A.) DEGREE
The Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree is
Normandale’s fine arts degree. It is designed to
provide a student with the first two years of the
general education coursework needed for a
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree.
• Art • Creative Writing • Music
• Theatre Performance • Theatre Production
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) DEGREE
Associate in Science (A.S.) degree prepares
individuals for professional careers and transfer by
specific agreement to a four-year major in a
related scientific or technical field. It is designed
to provide a student with the first two years of the
general education coursework needed for a
Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree.
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Accounting • Computer Science
Criminal Justice • Dental Hygiene
Elementary Education Foundations
Engineering Foundations • Food Science
Individualized Professional Studies
Law Enforcement • Nursing RN
Nursing PN Mobility
Special Education Foundations
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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees provide
concentrated career preparation and are intended
for students who desire immediate employment
upon graduation.
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• Full-time professional counselors
are available to help you create a
plan that fits your academic
needs, interests and abilities
• A full-service, career and
academic resource center open
to the public
• Tutoring Center, Writing Center,
Math Center, Peer Mentor
Program, TRIO programs, Office
for Students with Disabilities,
English for Academic Purposes
courses, and study skills classes
Business: Marketing and Management
Computer Technology
Computers/Information Management
Dietetic Technology • Exercise Science
Hospitality Management
Vacuum and Thin Film Technology
Health Systems Technology
Certificate programs
Certificates provide concentrated programs of
study in certain areas. Many are designed for
the development of vocational skills leading to
entry-level employment in specific career areas.
Others complement previous work experience or
college degrees.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CUSTOMIZED
TRAINING CERTIFICATES
• Entrepreneur & Small Business
• Career Development • Computer Applications
• Graphic Design • Healthcare
• Lean and Six Sigma
• Professional Certifications
• Teams and Agile Methods • and others
• Normandale is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of
Schools and Colleges assuring
maximum possible transferability
of academic credits
• Normandale’s student body
represents more than 200
communities, several states and
73 countries
• Normandale’s student population
is about evenly split between
traditional college age (18-25) and
students who are older
• Normandale offers an extensive
variety of courses during times
that fit your busy schedule—
daytime, late afternoon, evening
and weekends
• Normandale offers flexible
learning opportunities: cooperative
and service-learning that combine
academics with real world
experience; self-directed study
options; on-line and computerenhanced courses; and more
Call 952-358-8201, or go to www.normandale.edu
17-29 CREDIT CERTIFICATES
• Business • Computer Technology
• Computer Management • Creative Writing
• Exercise Specialist • Hospitality Management
• Law Enforcement • Management
• Vacuum Technology • and others
SHORTER CERTIFICATES
• Nursing Assistant • and others
More about
Normandale
9700 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431-4399
Normandale Community College is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity educator and employer.
Normandale Community College abides by the
provisions of Title IX and other federal and state
laws forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex,
race, color, national origin or handicap and all
other state and federal laws regarding equal
opportunity.
The information in this document is available in
alternative formats to individuals with disabilities,
and/or those who accordingly need a reasonable
accommodation; please contact Debbie Tillman at
(952) 358-8625, toll free at 1 (866) 880-8740 or
email osd@normandale.edu.
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Our campus
• No need to go outside—our
eight interconnected buildings
are fully accessible
• State-of-the-art classroom
technology, computer laboratories
and teaching laboratories
• Art studios, darkrooms and
concourse art exhibit areas
• Music practice rooms, piano and
computer labs, recording studio and
rehearsal hall
• Outdoor commons area, paved
trails and a Japanese Garden
• Language and learning labs
• Full-service cafeteria, “Java
Junction” beverage and snack area,
and a juice bar with a beautiful view
of our Japanese Garden and
surrounding wetlands and wildlife
• Exercise/workout facility, plus
a gymnasium and athletic fields
for our extensive intramural
recreation program
• Newly remodeled and expanded
student center with lounge areas,
game room, meeting rooms, clubs
and organizations offices
• New Partnership Center with
classrooms, engineering labs and
faculty offices as well as space for
universities to offer bachelor’s and
master’s degrees
Normandale Community College is the
largest community college in Minnesota.
academic preparation,
award-winning support programs,
reasonable tuition cost
and outstanding reputation
with four-year colleges as well
as potential employers,
Excellent
makes Normandale
the best educational
value in the Upper Midwest.
Excellence.
Affordable quality.
Normandale.
Paying for college
Transfer options
Many students don’t realize that they qualify for free
federal and state monies to help pay their tuition and other
costs associated with attending college. All students,
regardless of income, should complete the federal Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Financial
Aid Office recommends that you complete the FAFSA
electronically at www.normandale.edu/financialaid
for the quickest processing of your application.
Normandale Community College makes transferring easy with the
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The MnTC is a general education
curriculum that transfers in its entirety to Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities System (MnSCU), four-year state universities and the University
of Minnesota. In addition, many agreements exist to simplify the process
for students transferring to most private colleges and universities.
Grants
Steps to enroll
Grants are given by the state or federal governments and
do not need to be repaid.
1) Visit the Normandale campus
Loans
We offer “Getting Started” information sessions, tours
and Open House events. The atmosphere is informal
with plenty of time for questions. Visit our website at
www.normandale.edu/visit for dates and times, or call
(952) 358-8201.
2) Apply for admission and financial aid
Complete the Application for Admission and pay the
required $20 non-refundable application fee online at
www.normandale.edu/admissions/apply.
Apply for financial aid at
www.normandale.edu/financialaid.
3) Take the Course Readiness Assessment
Your academic skills in math, reading and writing
will be assessed to determine the
right level of introductory courses for
you. These placement tests help assure
that as long as you apply yourself,
you will get your college career off
to the best possible start. Further
information about placement tests will
be sent with your admissions
acceptance letter. This letter will
provide information about when you
can take the required placement tests
at your convenience.
4) Attend an Advising and
Registration event and
complete the online orientation
Advising and Registration events have two parts.
The first session provides general information about
academic expectations, student activities and
academic support services at Normandale. Then,
students meet with counselors in small groups for
advising and assistance in their initial course selection
and registration. Specific information about college
policies, procedures, transportation options, paying
tuition and much more is provided 24/7/365 through
our online orientation.
Our low cost makes exploration much more affordable, and our career
planning experts, student services advisors and counselors can help you
identify your educational and career goals along the way.
Loans are given by banks, private lending institutions or, in
some cases, the state or federal government and must be
repaid after you leave college.
Normandale is the largest provider of transfer students to many area
public and private colleges and universities such as:
• University of Minnesota
• Minnesota State University—Mankato
• St. Cloud State University
• Hamline University
• University of St. Thomas
Work study
Guaranteed admission to the U of M
Work study allows students to apply for paid employment
and work experience on the college campus.
Through the Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program (MnCAP), you will
be guaranteed transfer admission to one of the participating colleges of the
University of Minnesota, as long as you complete your Associate of Arts (A.A.)
degree or the MnTC at Normandale and maintain a cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of C or higher. Speak with one of our Admissions
Representatives at (952) 358-8201 for more information.
Scholarships
Scholarships for new entering students are also available
due to many generous donations given
to the Normandale Community College Foundation.
Scholarships do not have to be repaid.
Financial aid and scholarship information
Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at
(952) 358-8250, by email at finaid@normandale.edu, or by
visiting www.normandale.edu/financialaid.
Complete your 4-year bachelor’s degree at Normandale!
You can continue your college education on the Normandale campus.
Normandale students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Nursing or
Dental Hygiene as well as an MS in Advanced Dental Therapy or Post
Baccalaureate Certificate in Collaborative Dental Hygiene Practice from
Metropolitan State University. Also on the Normandale campus, a
Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in Communication Studies or a
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Elementary Education or
Special Education from Minnesota State University—Mankato.
In addition, Normandale offers the first two years of courses towards
a K-6 teacher’s license. Those courses transfer to an online teacher
education program leading to a four-year teacher education degree
offered by Bemidji State University.
Application information
Please visit www.normandale.edu/financialaid.
Payment plan
A monthly payment plan is available through Nelnet
Business Solutions and the Normandale Business Office.
This is not a loan program, but a budget plan allowing you
to spread your payments over the semester. There is a
small administrative fee but you have no debt or credit and
there are no interest or finance charges. Further
information on the Nelnet tuition plan is available at
www.normandale.edu/payments.