Congratulations! We look forward to supporting you through the graduation process and awarding your credentials at the next commencement ceremony.
Included here is information about planning for graduation and the commencement ceremony. You will also find helpful information about what happens after graduation, job placement and career services, and financial aid repayment options.
Anoka Technical College reserves the right to change commencement information as necessary. Should a change occur, we will notify graduates by email and in a message on the home page of this site.
The video of the Spring 2018 graduation will be on YouTube and can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LO-RujRG30
Planning For Graduation
Are you on track to graduate? Check your Interactive Degree Audit (DARS) in your eServices.
We require all graduating students to complete a free graduation application. Have you completed yours? If not, you can find it here. When you have completed the form, please turn it into the Records Office. You will receive an email with next steps.
Anoka Technical College has formal graduation ceremonies after fall and spring semesters.
Commencement Details
Spring Semester Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 10, 2018
7 pm
Venue
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Field House and Gym
11200 Mississippi Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55443
763-433-1100
Directions to Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Graduation Ceremony
Graduates, please arrive at the fieldhouse at Anoka-Ramsey Community College no later than 6:15 pm. You will line up inside the fieldhouse by program.
Guests of graduates may proceed directly to the seating area inside the gym.
Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive prior to 7 pm to be seated before the procession begins.
Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lots surrounding the building.
Special Accommodations
Special requests for reasonable accommodations for individuals with mobility issues can be requested by contacting Mary Allenson at 763-576-4094 or mallenson@anokatech.edu. Please make your request for accommodations no later than 2 pm on May 2.
Cap and Gown
Students will purchase their cap and gown from the bookstore starting the first week of April.
Awards
You will receive an empty award cover at commencement. We will mail your certificate, diploma, or AAS degree within six weeks after graduation once we have verified that you successfully completed all graduation requirements.
After Graduation
Graduate Follow-up Survey
You will receive an email asking you to complete a follow-up survey. We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to complete the survey so we can improve what we do.
ATC Alumni
Now that you have graduated from Anoka Technical College, you automatically become a member of the Anoka Technical College Alumni Association. Click here to learn more.
Awards
You will receive an empty award cover at commencement. We will mail your certificate, diploma or AAS degree within six weeks after graduation once we have verified that you successfully completed all graduation requirements.
Repaying Financial Aid
Financial Aid is a huge part of most students' success at Anoka Technical College. We want to make sure that you have adequate information regarding the financial aid that you are required to repay. Please review this information to become familiar with your repayment options. Make every effort to not default on your loans.
Access the National Student Loan Database System to view your loans and contact your servicer to determine and set up repayment options and complete exit counseling.
Click on the following link for more information on Student Loans, Consolidation, and Repayment Estimator.
Job Placement/Career Services
The Job Placement/Career Services Office at Anoka Technical College assists students and alumni with job searches including development of cover letters, resumes, interviewing skills and networking necessary to seek internships and employment.
We are located in the Student Success Center, Rm 190F and can be reached by phone (763) 576-7780 or email.
Office hours: Tuesdays, 12 pm - 2:45 pm
Appointments are encouraged by contacting Jenilee Drilling at jenilee.drilling@co.anoka.mn.us.
Office hours: Thursday, 8:00 am - 4 pm
Appointments are encouraged by contacting Troy Scheffel at troy.scheffel@co.anoka.mn.us.
Below is information to help you find your next career opportunity:
****Please visit Anoka Technical College's calendar for the annual spring job fair on campus; dates are subject to change each year.