Student Life

Athletics

Anoka-Ramsey has a number of intercollegiate teams -- men's soccer, basketball, & baseball, and women's soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/studentActivities/athletics/index.cfm

Child Care Funding Program

Funds are available under the Post-Secondary Childcare Grant Program. Students must complete a separate application and be a Minnesota resident. See the Financial Aid office for more information. http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=140

Counseling

Counseling services are designed to assist you when you are dealing with personal concerns that might interfere with your academic work. Counselors also provide career counseling and interpretation of career assessments. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/academicadvising/counseling_services.cfm

Cafeteria

Both campuses offer a full cafeteria for staff and students, Monday-Friday and catering services for campus events.

Health Insurance

Students are encouraged to have some type of health insurance to help pay for health care. ARCC does not provide health or accident insurance to students and, therefore, assumes no responsibility for medical expenses. However, an insurance plan designed for MnSCU students is available for students through the Information Desk on the Cambridge campus and the Office of Student Life on the Coon Rapids campus.  http://www.anokaramsey.edu/StudentServices/college_services_B.cfm#health

Housing

The Coon Rapids Campus maintains a listing of apartments and rooms for rent. The college does not have residence halls and does not screen or endorse listings for housing or roommates. View the housing list at: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/studentservices/college_services_B.cfm#housing.

Job Placement Services

Counselors and Academic Advisors are available to offer assistance with job searches, including resume writing, interviewing types and online search strategies. A limited number of on-campus work study positions are available and are posted on the board outside of Financial Aid. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/academicadvising/career_services.cfm

Safety

Escorts are available to walk students to their cars or classes in the evenings from 6:30 p.m. -10:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday. To request this services, stop by the Information Desk or pick up an emergency/information telephone at the various entrances before 10:00 p.m. The Coon Rapids Campus offers a free car-starting services to students. Students need to present their Student ID card to access these services. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/safety/

Star Alert

Star Alerts are emergency messages. They are sent to you through text message and email during emergencies that threaten life, safety, or severely impact normal campus operations. They are also sent for weather related warnings involving flash floods, severe thunderstorms, winter storms and tornadoes. Everyone affiliated with Anoka-Ramsey Community College is urged to register for this valuable service.

Register Here: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/safety/star_alert.cfm

Student Clubs & Organizations

Students have the opportunity to participate in clubs and organizations, intramural and recreational sports, and a wide variety of social and cultural activities. For a full list, go to: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/studentactivities/.

Student Employment

There are limited opportunities available for student employment on campus. Students must submit a FAFSA application and qualify for work-study funds. All opportunities are found on the board by Financial Aid or on our website. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/financialMatters/employment.cfm#employment

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is an academic support program providing advising, career exploration activities and tutoring through a federally-funded grant. Participants must be first generation college students, have a modest income, and/or have a documented disability. http://www.ar.cc.mn.us/sss/

Veterans Services

Stop by our Records Office to discuss veteran benefit information and seek referral services. We also have a Veterans Regional Regional Coordinator available to assist with veteran benefits and services. Our Military Education Resource Center (MERC) is a drop-in center for vets to receive information on benefits and services. Designated advisors are also available to work with veterans. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/studentservices/veteran.cfm