Registration & Orientation
Welcome to Minnesota North – Vermilion Campus! We are excited you chose to HEAD NORTH to Ely, MN. Faculty and staff welcome you to our academic learning community and feel confident by being part of the Minnesota North – Vermilion student body, your future educational goals will be met.
Registration
New Student Registration
New student registration begins November 17, 2025, for spring semester 2026.
Let’s help you get started. After you have applied and been accepted, schedule to visit campus or talk with an enrollment specialist to receive an appointment booking link to get registered by a Vermilion Campus academic advisor. You can make a registration appointment in-person, by phone, or by Teams video chatting option to meet one-on-one with an academic advisor.
We’ll also assign you an academic advisor, so look for their e-mail with their appointment booking link and additional details on how to prepare to register for the first time. When you meet with an advisor, together you will review your academic plans and register you for courses. It is important that we have all your transcripts (high school and any college you attended) ahead of time to place you appropriately into courses.
If you have questions or need assistance, e-mail Vermilion’s Enrollment Specialist, Todd Crego at todd.crego@minnesotanorth.edu.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please work with International Admissions Specialist Bill Marshall at william.marshall@minnesotanorth.edu on your admission requirements for Minnesota North College.
New Student Orientation
New student orientation is required for all new, incoming students. We are very excited to welcome you to the Vermilion Campus! Our in-person new student orientation will provide you with essential information about academic requirements and available resources. You will also make valuable connections with faculty, staff, and fellow students that day. More details will be sent to all new students before the semester begins. We look forward to meeting you!
Returning Student Registration
Make an appointment (in-person, phone, or virtual) with a counselor/advisor by scheduling online (scroll down to “Advising Staff”, click “Vermilion” and then “Book an Appointment” under your advisor’s name or contact the Minnesota North Solution Center at 218-293-6850 or info@minnesotanorth.edu.
Ironhawks Athletics Information
- Student Athlete Welcome Letter
- Vermilion NJCAA Physical Form
- Ironhawk Athlete To-Do List
Health Insurance Required: Per Minnesota State Board Policy 2.6 Intercollegiate Athletics, Part 3. Student Athlete Health Insurance, students participating in intercollegiate athletics are required to maintain health insurance through a plan or rider that includes coverage for participation in intercollegiate athletics. Provide your head coach with a copy of your insurance card as proof of coverage. - Find Vermilion Campus Athletics teams, news, and other highlights at: vermilionathletics.com
Important Links
Below you will find important links to the welcome packet as a new or returning student. Please review each link to find important information to prepare for fall semester.
- Vermilion Campus Orientation
- Vermilion Campus Map
- Welcome letter from President Mike Raich
- Student Calendar
- FAFSA Tips
- College Store
- Managing your Student Account
- Scholarships
- Student Work-Study Steps
- Technology Guide
- TRIO Student Support Services
If you have questions, contact admissions@minnesotanorth.edu or (888)-223-8068.