Vermilion Registration & Orientation - Minnesota North College

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 March 23, 2026, for fall 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 during your appointment, so have your schools send official transcripts to admissions@minnesotanorth.edu. 

Want to come visit the campus and register for classes on one of our in-person event days? Sign-up now to get on the list and more details:

April 10, 2026 Vermilion Campus Registration Day – Fill out form

May 15, 2026 Vermilion Campus Registration Day for Vet Tech Program Students Only – Contact Enrollment Specialist Todd Crego to sign up to attend.

July 13, 2026 Vermilion Campus Registration Day – Fill out form

If you have questions or need assistance, e-mail Vermilion’s Enrollment Specialist, Todd Crego at todd.crego@minnesotanorth.edu.

PSEO Students

Refer to the PSEO Application Process.

International Students

Please work with International Admissions Specialist Bill Marshall at william.marshall@minnesotanorth.edu on your admission requirements for Minnesota North College.

Boundary Waters College Outdoor Couse – New Student Opportunity!

Start your first year off with a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip! The Boundary Waters College Outdoor Orientation is a five-day, four-night canoe and camping trip into the BWCAW designed for students of all skill levels – no experience required. The overnight canoe trip will be held August 17-21 with departure from Vermilion gym at 8 AM on Aug 17. Connect with your advisor to register for PREP 0091-01 (course ID 000511). Last day to drop is August 3. Course fee is $365. There are additional fees for this course.

New Student Orientation

New student orientation is required for all new, incoming students on Monday, August 24^th – the first day of classes. 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 can be found in the Important Links below within Vermilion Campus Fall Start-Up and Orientation Information and a reminder 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.

If you have questions, contact admissions@minnesotanorth.edu or (888)-223-8068.