Everything you need to know about academics, student services, on-campus services, and more is located on this page. We look forward to seeing you either in person or online for classes!

Academics

When it comes to your classes, the best way to find out if they'll be online or in person is to check "Delivery Method" when registering in eServices. In addition, check the NOTES section. You will learn a lot more specifics about how the class is being offered in the notes section.

If the Delivery Method is blank, that means your class will be face-to-face or in person.  

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What do each of the Delivery Methods mean?

Online – asynchronous: A traditional online course. You can learn at your own pace and when it's convenient for you by logging in any day at any time to do your work, as long as you complete assignments and exams by their due dates.

Online – synchronous: Class will meet online during dates and times listed. 

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Mostly Online: Students will have 1-4 meetings face-to-face over the course of the semester. Dates are listed on schedule. Some of these meetings may be for exams.

Blended/Hybrid: Class will meet with a mixture of online and face-to-face. Face-to-face meeting dates are listed on the schedule. Some courses may be divided into groups and students may only have to come to class some of the course days listed. Unless otherwise instructed, students should come to class on campus the first day and teachers will explain how the semester will work. As we get closer to the first day of classes, be sure to monitor your e-mail and D2L for more specific information about your classes.

HyFlex: Students can opt to take the class face-to-face, online, or hybrid, as it works for your schedule. Lectures will be streamed so you can participate synchronously – checking the NOTES section of the class when you register is helpful to learn more about how each class will be offered. This is a very flexible way for students to take classes, as you can move between different ways of learning and find out what works best for you.

Face-to-face: A traditional on campus class that meets in person. Students and instructors in the classroom will follow social distancing guidelines.

No delivery method listed? Your class will be face-to-face or in person.

Student Support Services

Once you've started your classes, what happens if you need some tutoring? Have questions about Financial Aid? Need to visit Career Services?

SCTCC has a LOT of services available to students: check out how to access them below.

The Academic Advising Center team is available to help students in person or by Zoom, phone, and email. We will be able to meet with you in the method that works best for you!

If you are a new or returning student (after being away) and you need to get registered, you can learn more about How to Get Registered for Classes.  

If you are a continuing student (you are currently enrolled) and you need to get registered, you can Visit the Advising Webpage. 

If you have any questions you can:

Visit the Advising page

Please connect with Avery or Dean for any accommodation needs before the start of the semester.

Visit the Accessibility Services webpage.

Testing Services will offer the Accuplacer Assessment test to students in-person on the SCTCC campus. Physical distancing guidelines will be observed.

If you are unable to register using the web registration system, please call the Admissions Office at 320-308-5089 for assistance. 

Testing is usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

To schedule an appointment for the Accuplacer:

  • Visit the Accuplacer Sign-up link
  • Refer to the New Student Checklist you received in the mail for additional information

For more information on the Accuplacer, as well as links regarding how to study for it, visit the Accuplacer page.

If you need accessibility services for the Accuplacer, please email acc@sctcc.edu.

Admissions is open on campus Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Make an appointment, drop-in, call, or email Admissions for help with your application, campus tours, assessment tests, and more.

Visit the Admissions page

The Campus Life office is open for in-person or online appointments with students.

Email skeeley@sctcc.edu for an appointment or call 320-308-5922 to make an appointment in advance.

The Student Senate Cabinet meetings will occur in-person. ​The full Senate meetings will be held in-person and streamed synchronously every other Wednesday afternoon in Heartland room 116 or via Zoom. You can contact Shaun in Campus Life for the Zoom link.

Visit the Campus Life webpage.

Shaun in Campus Life is available on campus in Room B024 in the basement of the Heartland Building for appointments Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Make an appointment in advance by calling 320-308-5922 or email skeeley@sctcc.edu.

Career Services can help you with exploring careers and majors for transfer, and job search help with your resume, cover letters, networking, and interviews.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Visit the Career Services webpage.

Cyclones Athletics are members of MCAC and the NJCAA: Volleyball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, and Softball.

Contact Nate Hiestand in the Cyclones Athletics Office:

Visit the Cyclones Athletics webpage.

Cyclones Cupboard provides FREE nutritious, non-perishable food options to students to help support their health, learning, and success. All SCTCC students are welcome and have access to the Cyclones Cupboard.

To provide a safe environment for our pantry guests and staff, the Cyclones Cupboard is currently doing pre-packaged orders for students as a contactless pickup.

Request a Meal

  • Students may fill out a meal request form and schedule a time for food pickup.
  • Students are allowed to make one order per week.
  • At the current time, the Cyclones Cupboard is operating on a “by request” format for pickup of orders. Current food pickup options will be available on the order form.
  • Orders will be fulfilled within 24 hours of request.

Cyclones Cupboard
foodpantry@sctcc.edu
320-308-5922

Appointments can be made through the CAS website www.sctcc.edu/cas. Students can make either an in-person or online appointment during the appointment scheduling hours. Another option is to stop into the CAS to make an appointment with a front desk employee.

Students can drop in anytime to work whenever the CAS is open. We will try to have student staff available all the times to assist students. When CAS professional staff are not on appointments, they will help with drop in tutors.

Contact the CAS:

​​​​​​​Visit the Mary Stangler Center for Academic Success webpage

Financial Services can help you learn more about types of loans and grants, rights and responsibilities of aid recipients, federal and college policies about awards, and steps to get started applying for financial aid. Financial Services can help answer your financial aid and payment questions.

eServices is the best way to make a payment as well as apply for financial aid.

Visit the Financial Services webpage.

If you need assistance with registration, transfer of credit, graduation, and curriculum support, or have questions about your academic records, or anything related, the Records and Registration Office can help. Visit the Records and Registration webpage.

For quick questions, please call us at 320-308-5075 or registration@sctcc.edu or feel free to stop by campus.

If you'd like a longer meeting for discussion of your transfer credits, academic record, etc. please call or e-mail ahead to schedule an appointment.

Students who are in TRIO can connect with the TRIO office several ways. The TRIO office is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit the TRIO Student Support Services webpage.

The SCTCC Veterans Resource Center is open in room 1-328 and staffed by the MCVA Regional Coordinator and work study students.

You can email the coordinator at Jason.l.wehry@state.mn.us.

For more info on Veterans Resources, please visit this page.

Wellness Resource Services is here to provide non-academic support and short-term mental health services to help improve personal wellness and academic success. Could you benefit from talking to someone about finances, food, housing, childcare, mental health, or other personal topics? Contact Carly or Jeanna, our Wellness Resource Services team, for support. We are here to help!

Wellness Resource Services will be staffed Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Email: wellness@sctcc.edu
Call 320-308-5096
Visit the Wellness Resource Services webpage.

Non-academic Student Support 

Meet with the Student Support Manager, to talk to someone about food access, housing, transportation, pregnancy, parenting, childcare, financial assistance, relationship concerns or any other personal topics.

Email  wellness@sctcc.edu
Call 320-308-5096
Visit the Cyclone Support- Non-Academic Support and Basic Needs webpage

Mental Health Services 

Your wellness is important to us! SCTCC’s Mental Health Professional, Jeanna Franklin, MS, LPCC, is here to provide free, short-term mental health services to students dealing with a variety of life issues. Students can request an appointment by completing a Mental Health Services Request form.  Someone from the Wellness Resource Services team will be in touch with you to discuss scheduling.

Appointments are available via Zoom for Healthcare or via phone.
Email Jeanna.franklin@sctcc.edu
Call 320-308-5006
Visit the Mental Health Services webpage.

If you are eligible for work study, there are several positions available to work on campus.

Job opportunities will be posted on JobNet - visit the Career Services page for more info on how to access JobNet, then search for a work study position.

You've got your classes all set and figured out how to access the services to help you with your education. Now what about all the other services that you need to be successful?

The best way to get your textbooks is to order them online through the SCTCC BOOKStore. To avoid lines and to get the best selections of used textbooks, we encourage students to buy early and buy online. Please provide a valid street address with all orders, for shipping purposes.

You have 2 ways to pick up your order:

  1. Pay online, shipped to your home.
  2. Pay online, pick up in store.

If you’re coming on campus to get your books, please bring a copy of your class schedule to drop off at the Bookstore. Your books will be picked by the Bookstore staff – only Bookstore staff will be allowed in the textbook aisles. PSEO books will be packed by the Bookstore and students will be notified when they can pick them up.

The Commons space will be open for students to use during building hours. The Common Grounds Coffee Shop is currently open as a student lounge. Coffee can be purchased at the Commons Dining Services.

There are three computer labs available on campus:

Visit the Technology Services Page to learn more about what's available to students!

Culinary is currently serving on campus. Watch the CycloneSpin Friday Newsletter in your email for the menu.

Customized Training offers continuing education classes in a range of subjects, both in-person and online. 

For more information please visit our website at Customized Training or contact training@sctcc.edu or 320-308-0015.

If you're planning on moving to St. Cloud for college, there are several housing options.

To learn more about other housing options and how to use the SCTCC app to find a roommate, check out the Housing page.

If you're in need of a laptop to complete your coursework, SCTCC has a limited number of laptops for student academic use.

A limited number of laptops will be available for checkout for student checkout. Laptops may be checked out during regular computer lab hours in the 1-405 Computer Lab.

For information on email setup, Zoom, D2L Brightspace, and more, check out the Technology Services Page.

Please contact helpdesk@SCTCC.edu for tech support.

Phone: 320-308-6445

Study rooms can be reserved for up to 3 people, and computers are available for use.

Curbside Checkout

We also offer Curbside Checkout service, so you can get material without coming inside. Email library@sctcc.edu or call 320-308-5141 to get your materials.  

Online Services

The library services are open to you online. We have thousands of articles and books available to you in our catalog any time: Library

Events

The library will be offering regular online and in-person events, available to any member of the SCTCC community. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/SctccL

Debra Leigh Vice President for Cultural Fluency, Equity and Inclusion: debra.leigh@sctcc.edu

Njeri ‘Jeri’ Clement Director for Cultural Fluency, Equity and Inclusion Director- Multicultural Center: njeri.clement@sctcc.edu

MCC webpage

Student parking fees are automatically calculated as part of your fees.

Taking all online classes? Parking is not included in your fees, so no worries about paying for something you're not going to use. If you're on extended internships or other off-campus situations, you can request a waiver.

How to get your Parking Permit

  • Register your car at this webpage.
  • You'll login with your StarID and password, and enter your car make/model and your license plate number.
  • Two days after you register your vehicle, your permit will be ready to pick up.

Ready to pick up?

Your permit will be in the Library in the Heartland Building. Campus Maps

If you are a returning student and have a parking permit sticker on your car's windshield, you can use that permit.

Parking is enforced starting a couple weeks after the semester start; watch for signage. Students, faculty and staff are all required to display a parking permit.

During semesters, all doors are open 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Find summer and winter break building hours, maps and more on this webpage

Are you ready to get those student discounts?

Here's how to get your student ID if you are a new student:

  1. Get a copy of your class schedule.
  2. Stop by Northway Computer Lab, room 1-405 and show them your class schedule and a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
  3. They will take your picture and print your student ID.
  4. Ready to pick up? Your ID will be in the Computer Lab, room 1-405 in the Main/Northway Building.

Ready to pick up?

Your ID will be in the 1-405 Computer Lab in Northway.

If you are a returning student and still have your SCTCC ID, you are able to use that ID, even if you haven't been an SCTCC student for a few semesters.

More information about Cyclone ID Card here!

The Veterans Resource Center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Quiet Room and Lactation Room will be open weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Still have questions? We're here to help!

All information will be updated to the best of our abilities. The best way to know what to expect in classes is to check your course schedule and keep in touch with your instructors.