College and University Solutions
Minnesota State offers numerous ways to support workers in transition. Whether you’re seeking a degree, an opportunity to level up a skill, or want to begin a career in education, we’re excited to support your future goals.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or formal learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree.
Customized Training and Continuing Education
With 33 colleges and universities across 54 campuses, we offer training to help you achieve your career goals. What we offer:
- Flexible scheduling options – many classes are “open enrollment” throughout the year.
- Short-term training – gain skills in just a few weeks or months
- Industry certifications and certificates that demonstrate to an employer that you have the skills needed for a job.
- Simple to apply - no application fee
- Minnesota State - Continuing Education for Job Seekers and Professionals
- Minnesota State Continuing Education and Training Courses
Minnesota State Programs and Degrees
Minnesota State consists of 26 colleges and 7 universities with 54 campuses throughout the state and offers 3,885 academic programs taught by exceptional faculty. Here you can explore your educational options by campuses, programs or courses.
- Minnesota State - Campus/Program/Course Search
- Scholarship Opportunities
Connect to Your Local Campus Directly
Start with the admissions office and ask to meet with the faculty or dean of the program you might be interested in. Let them know why you’re coming back or checking out a new program.
- Ask about Credit for Prior Learning
- Ask about teaching opportunities
- Working at Minnesota State: Career Site
- Connect with Human Resources or the Dean
Connect to the Energy Center of Excellence
The office can help connect you directly to folks on your local campuses if you need help bridging that gap. Their mission is to engage and enhance MN’s energy workforce. They’re here to help you power our communities.
- Director, Logan Schrader: logan.schrader@minnstate.edu
- General Contact: energycenter@minnstate.edu