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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:10 AMPage IFC2Northland Community & Technical CollegeBuilding Futures . TogetherEast Grand ForksThief River Falls2022 Central Avenue NortheastEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(218) 773-3441 or 1-800-451-3441TTD: (218) 773-4541Email: admissions@northlandcollege.edu1101 Highway One EastThief River Falls, MN 56701(218) 681-0701 or 1-800-959-6282TTY: (218) 681-0990Email: e.edu1

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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:10 AMPage 2Why NCTCCollege is a time for you to soar and explore. Your college experience lasts a lifetime,giving you the opportunity to learn, make life-long friendships, and prepare yourself for the future.At Northland Community and Technical College, you’ll find opportunities to excel, to actively participate in classroom discussion, toexpress your thoughts and communicate your ideas. You’ll experience learning through hands-on activities, internships and workexperience. You’ll discover new ways of thinking and gain a global perspective. You WILL achieve things that, up until now, you couldonly imagine. All things are possible at Northland Community and Technical College!3

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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 4The CollegeNorthland Community and Technical College students are as diverse as their interests. Many students arerecent high school graduates, some are employees interested in expanding or updating their skills, some aretaking courses for personal enrichment; others are getting the education they never got after high school.Whatever the goal . Northland Community and Technical College offers the affordability, flexibility andopportunity for success.5College Colors:College Mascot:Enrollment EGF:Faculty-Student Ratio EGF:Enrollment TRF:Faculty-Student Ratio TRF:Navy and ScarletPioneers1,5061:201,9061:22Our EGF Student BodyOur TRF Student Body 38% male62% female63% are from North Dakota34% are from MinnesotaLess than 1% are international students8% are students of colorEnrolled full-time: 1,073Enrolled part-time: 43356% male44% female7% are from North Dakota89% are from Minnesota4% from out-of-stateLess than 1% are international students7% are students of colorEnrolled full-time: 933Enrolled part-time: 1,032

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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 6The East Grand Forks CommunityEast Grand Forks lies at the confluence of the Red Lake River and the Red River of the North, with excellent catfish fishing, boating,and other recreational opportunities. In the heart of the Red River Valley, East Grand Forks produces an abundance of grains, sugarbeets, and potatoes each year.Recreation is available at many state park systems within a one-hour drive. The neighbor across the Red River is Grand Forks, NorthDakota which includes the Grand Forks Air Force Base, Alerus Center, Ralph Engelstad Arena and University of North Dakota.There is a Grand Cities population of 57,000 with a surrounding area population of over 80,000. The Grand Forks International Airportis only five miles away.Downtown East Grand Forks has been completely revitalized through a new urban development program that features the historicWhitey’s, Blue Moose, Cabela’s and other new businesses that serve the community.7

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 7The Thief River Falls CommunityThief River Falls is the hub of northwestern Minnesota. The area abounds with a variety of activities. Thief River Falls is alsolocated on the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, and only 21 miles from the largest wildlife refuge in Minnesota. Whatever your interest- biking, camping, golfing, snowmobiling, skiing, river fishing, tubing, hunting, or just plain relaxing - it can be found in and aroundThief River Falls.Thief River Falls has a small-town atmosphere with safe, friendly neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent medical care, aswell as a variety of shopping, restaurants, hotels, and employment opportunities for students.Thief River Falls is the regional center for manufacturing, healthcare, retail and is also home of the Ralph Engelstad Arena- ThiefRiver Falls.Until 1904, an Ojibwe village of 40 families was located where the Thief River and Red Lake Rivers meet. This is the current siteof the Thief River Falls campus.8

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 8Students FirstNorthland Community and Technical College caters to the needs of students.A variety of services are available, and they are all free.9 The Career Placement Offices assist students and graduates with current job listings, trade newsletters, internet job searches,as well as résumé application preparation. The Counseling Departments offer professional counseling to aid with academic, career and personal concerns. The Learning Centers provide an excellent and friendly environment for tutoring and study labs; these are available for allstudents in all subject areas, as well as providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The Learning Resource Centers provide a wide variety of instructional materials, equipment and services tostudents and faculty. The Multicultural Diversity Offices have a strong commitment to serving students of diverse cultures, and offer supportand assistance to our diverse student population. The New Venture Center on the TRF campus and the Equity Coordinator on the EGF campus are resources providing advocacyand support for students in nontraditional career fields, single parents, displaced homemakers, and single pregnant women. The Wellness Center on the TRF campus features free weights, cardiovascular machines and other equipment. Plus, there areopen gym opportunities, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, intercollegiate athletics, intramural sportsand scenic trails. On the campuses, the gymnasium, student commons and cyber cafes are available most weekends. The NCTC-TRF “Discovery Place On Campus” childcare center is located on campus and provides licensed day care for childrenwho are at least sixteen months old through six years of age.

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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 10MakingCollegeAffordableA college education is the best investment you can make.The Financial Aid Office advises these simple tasks to making college affordable:1. Complete the FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/2. Apply for local scholarships.3. Check the website www.finaid.org for access to an online searchable database for scholarships.4. Visit with Financial Aid Staff for more information.11

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 11Coststo AttendThe 2005-2006 cost to attend NCTC is 128.00 per credit plus fees.Students average 16 credits per term while attending Northland.Please note that some programs have additional costs, fees and requirements and it is advised to contact your campus of choicefor more information by calling EGF at 1-800-451-3441 or TRF at 1-800-959-6282.Eighty-nine percent of students at Northland Community and Technical College receive some federal and/or state aid.12

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 12More Than The ClassroomAsk any graduate, and you’ll hear that college isn’t just lectures, papers and reading. NorthlandCommunity and Technical College offers a variety of diverse programs that may have you broadcastinglive on the College radio station, racing to the scene of an accident to perform life saving skills, orhelping a child learn to read.In Northland’s renowned allied health programs, students work in hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities around the region toreceive state-of-the-art hands-on training.Northland serves the booming construction industry with programs in architectural technology, carpentry, construction electricity,heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing technology.Through Northland's Liberal Arts program students have the opportunity to complete their Associates in Arts degree. The program includes the first two years of most bachelor’s degrees and is designed for transfer to a four-year institution.NCTC also boasts partnerships with such distinguished businesses as Northwest Airlines, American Airlines, Arctic Cat, Digi-Key,Altru Health Systems, Forx Builders Association, Polaris Industries, and many more. College is not only classroom time, NCTCincludes on-line, ITV and evening classes, and has satellite sites in Roseau, Moorhead, Brainerd, Virginia, Duluth, Hibbing,Perham, International Falls, Detroit Lakes, Wadena and Bemidji.13

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122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 14Play SportsNorthland Community and Technical College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association(www.njcaa.org) and the Minnesota Community College Conference. Northland offers intercollegiate sportsfor both men and women, including: men’s golf, football, basketball and baseball, and women’s golf, volleyball, basketball and softball. Athletic facilities are located on the Thief River Falls campus. Both campuseshost a number of intramural sports and activities with something for everyone.15

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 15Recent Northland Pioneer ChampionshipsGolfSoftballIndividual National Qualifiers2004 Thief River Falls Invitational Team Win1998 MCCC State ChampionsFootballVolleyball1999/2000/2002 MCCC Northern Division Champions2002 Graphic Edge Bowl Participants2004 MCCC State Tournament, Third Place2001 MCCC Consolation Champions1999/2001 MCCC Academic Team of the YearMen’s BasketballWomen’s Basketball2005 MCCC Northern Division Co-Champions2002 MCCC Academic Team of the Year2002 MCCC Champions2002 Region XIIIB Champions2002 NJCAA Division III Runner’s Up16

122290 Northland.qxd8/31/0510:11 AMPage 16Get InvolvedStudents who get involved in clubs and activities while enrolled in college-level courses have greatersuccess in their studies, and in their professional careers. Northland Community and Technical Collegeprovides countless opportunities for students to get involved in leadership, decision-making, and servicelearning . all while meeting new people, make friends and having fun. Some clubs even travel to citiessuch as Winnipeg, Chicago, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.Ambassadors, Auto Tech I & Auto Tech II Club, Art Club, Campus Recreation & Intramurals, Carpentry Student Chapter Club,Construction Electricity Club, Cosmetology Club, Criminal Justice Club, Dance Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, Environmental Club, HeatingVentilation & Air Conditioning Club (HVAC), Martial Arts Club, Multicultural Club, Music: Choir, Band & Musicals, Northern LightNewspaper, Nursing Association Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, Pharmacy Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Pioneer 90.1College Radio Station, Practical Nursing Club, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association, Radiologic Technology Club, StudentSenate, Theater Arts, UMOJA, VICA, Welding Club, Who’s Who Among Students of America17

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