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1. Apply to Â鶹ֱ²¥
- Apply to Â鶹ֱ²¥
- Send official transcripts to be evaluated for course placement and transfer credits
- Establish college placement
2. Register for Classes
- Log in to using your starID and password and register for courses
- Need help? Learn how to register.
3. Activate Â鶹ֱ²¥ Email
- Log in to your Â鶹ֱ²¥ email account:
- Go to the Current Students webpage and from the green bar, select "Email"
- Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu (this is one of your email addresses)
- Password: StarID password
- Authenticate login using MFA -
Your email address is different than your username and cannot be used as the username to sign in to your email account. View your email address at
Note: it may take up to 24 hours after registering for classes to gain access to your Â鶹ֱ²¥ email account.
4. Complete Orientation
- Log in to your account and upon login, click on New Student Orientation. Complete all lessons within 2 weeks of registering for classes.
- Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
Password: StarID password
​â¶Ä‹Note: it may take up to 24 hours after registering for classes to gain access to the New Student Orientation.
- Attend a First Light Orientation program to become more familiar with campus, your academic program, student technology systems, and campus resources and involvement opportunities. Details and registration are available here.
5. Pay for College
Fall 2026 Tuition Due Date: August 3, 2026
- There are several options to meet this due date: Tuition Payment Options
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); assistance available from TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
- for additional financial aid steps and to review and accept your award
- Apply for Scholarships
6. Prepare to Begin the Semester
- Order textbooks and course supplies from the
- Get your Campus ID Card
- Attend a D2L Workshop and review institutional policies and procedures and complete by logging into D2L (in the top right corner, click the "Select a Course" widget to find the workshop).
7. Have a Successful Semester
- Use the Current Students webpage for quick access to check your and daily, as well as for updates on college activities and resources. You are responsible for checking your college email.
- Read your syllabus for each class and attend your instructors' office hours