Now that you are admitted, below are your next steps to begin your academic career at SCC:
Fall Admits (for enrollment beginning in August):
- Online Orientation available in March
- Advising and Registration sign-up available in March
Spring Admits (for enrollment beginning in January):
- Online Orientation available in June
- Advising and Registration sign-up available in October
Summer Admits (for enrollment beginning in June):
- Online Orientation available in January
- Advising and Registration sign-up available in March
Enrollment Checklist:
- Your STAR ID is the username you'll need to login and maintain your academic record (example: ac1234cd).
- If you have not activated your STAR ID or you have forgotten it or your password, visit https://starid.minnstate.edu.
- Your STAR ID and password are used to complete the online orientation, register for classes, and to log in to a variety of services.
- If you have trouble finding or activating your STAR ID contact the helpdesk at 507 389-7280 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Apply for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.gov
By completing a FAFSA (Free Application to Federal Student Aid) you will secure your course registration and be allowed to charge your textbooks and school supplies through the college bookstore each term. - Text Messaging - Turn on text messaging in e-Services to receive important reminders and communications from SCC. See instructions in the sidebar of this page.
- SCC Email is the main form of communication used by the college.
- Use the log-in instructions to help set-up your SCC email
- Secure your account with Multi-Factor Authentication
- If needed, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is available.
- Online Orientation
- All new students must complete the online orientation. Go to https://southcentral.learn.minnstate.edu/
- Your Online Orientation hold will be removed within 2 days of completion.
- For more information about logging into D2L, visit http://online.southcentral.edu/students/login.pdf
- Determine Course Placement
- Various methods are being used to assess proper course placement
- If it is determined that you need a course placement assessment, you will receive an email to the email address entered on your admission application.
- Due to COVID-19, Accuplacer is not being offered at this time
- Advising and Registration
Schedule your Advising and Registration Session. During this session, you will meet with your Faculty and Academic Advisor to discuss your program and register for classes.