Next Steps after Admission - International Students

Fall 2026 Orientation

All F-1 students: August, 10^th, 2026

What to expect at Orientation:

• Meet SCTCC staff and DSO’s 
• International Students Services Presentation
• Health Insurance Q&A
• Student Services, Resources, and Campus Tour
• Placement Testing
• Register for Classes

International students at St. Cloud Technical & Community College are required per MN State Policy (3.4.1, pt. 5, subp. B, #2) to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan for Minnesota Community and Technical Colleges: 

• 2025-2026 Summary Brochure
• Current Annual Cost (Individual): $2,499.00 USD

Students transferring from a Minnesota State System school who have paid their UHCSR annual health insurance fee in full may transfer their coverage to SCTCC if the transfer occurs within the coverage period.

UNITEDHEALTHCARE ACCOUNT INFORMATION 

Login to My Account to access and manage your policy 

• Create your account

• Print your insurance card

• View claims 

• Update your address 

Customer Service: 1-800-767-0700 or customerservice@uhcsr.com

Immunization

Minnesota Law (M.S. 135A.14) requires proof that all students born after 1956 are vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, allowing certain specified exemptions (born before 1957). Immunization Form

You will be required to use specific technology and platforms at SCTCC. From email to D2L, there's a lot of resources and plenty to learn. We're here to help! 

• Technology Services
• D2L Brightspace
  • Course Content, Course Assignments, Course Grades, Online Courses
• eServices
  • Account Management, Courses & Registration, Academic Record, Bills & Payments
• Email and Office 365
  • Student Email and Free Office 365 Applications

Some programs have specific laptop requirements. Learn more about the laptops and requirements

IT Student HelpDesk

• Visit the computer lab in Northway Building 1-405
• helpdesk@sctcc.edu
• (320) 308-6445

Location

1540 Northway Drive 
St. Cloud, MN 56303 

The St. Cloud Technical and Community College campus is in a residential neighborhood of St. Cloud, located in central Minnesota, and is about one hour Northwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The SCTCC campus consists of 5 buildings. 2 of these hold classes for academic students. The Northway Building is the largest building and contains Student Services, the Business Office, president’s office, Multicultural Center, dining, The BOOKstore, trades & industry labs, and most classes. The Health Sciences Building holds the health sciences and nursing programs. The Heartland Building & Library is located between Northway and Health Sciences and is open to all students.  

Campus Maps

Emergencies and Campus Safety 

For emergency needs, you are encouraged to call “911” first and then call Security.   

Emergency: 911 

Security Officer: 320-308-5700 

St. Cloud Technical & Community College is committed to providing a safe work and learning environment for employees, students, and visitors. Vehicle and foot patrols of campus are conducted by campus security personnel from 8:30a.m. – 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday.  After hour response to campus incidents and emergency is provided by the City of St. Cloud emergency response personnel. Students, faculty, staff, and guests of the College are encouraged to immediately report emergencies and criminal activity to the St. Cloud Police Department (911). 

Campus Safety

Learn more about the St. Cloud Community from St Cloud Shines

The climate of Minnesota is typical of a continental climate with very cold winters and hot, humid summers. The state's location in the Upper Midwest allows it to experience some of the widest variety of weather in the United States, with each of the four seasons having its own distinct characteristics. 

Normal daily temperatures 

Average Temperatures in Saint Cloud: Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F) 

Autumn in Minnesota begins with lingering summer-time heat and transitions towards cool, windy, and rainy, with possible snowfall. Trees and plants begin to change colors from summer green to eventually losing all color. The sun rises lower and lower each day so expect it to feel darker earlier.  

Winter in Minnesota is characterized by cold (below freezing) temperatures. Snow is the main form of winter precipitation, but freezing rain, ice, sleet, and occasional rain are all possible. Snowfalls occur from November to April. January and February tend to have less snow but can feel bitterly cold. At the start of winter, the sun sets around 4:30 PM so expect shorter amounts of daylight in the winter months.   

Spring in Minnesota is a time of major transition. Snowstorms are still common early in the spring (March and April), but by late-spring, temperatures begin to warm up and will include some rain and wind. Trees, plants, and grass begin to turn green again and temperatures start to feel more desirable. You will continue to experience increased daylight.   

Summer in Minnesota is known to be very pleasant. Heat and humidity are common in the southern part of the state, while warm and less humid conditions are generally present in the central to northern regions. Minnesota summers occasionally have thunderstorms. To avoid the hail, high winds, and lightning strikes from a storm, simply stay indoors and away from windows. The sun is at its highest point in the sky by Summer so enjoy the many extra hours of daylight.