Events

Upcoming

Transfer Days

Each year, representatives from Minnesota's private colleges and universities travel to community colleges throughout the state to talk to students interested in transferring to a Minnesota private college or university. Transfer Days occur at metro locations in the fall and at out-state locations in the spring. Fall Transfer Days 2008 are now being scheduled. | More information about Transfer Days

Recent events

Minnesota Private College Week

This free, week-long introduction to the 17 colleges and universities of the Minnesota Private College Council encourages students to explore their college options with campus tours and general information sessions offered at each campus. Held June 23-27, 2008.| More information about Minnesota Private College Week

Day at the Capitol 2008

Minnesota private college and university financial aid supporters went to the Capitol to advocate for student financial aid, specifically the Minnesota State Grant Program in February, March and April. Participants learn how to become effective citizen lobbyists and urge their hometown legislators to support need-based aid for Minnesota students. | More information about Day at the Capitol

Counselor Breakfast

Counselors from Minnesota high schools who help students with college decisions were invited to a breakfast Mar. 25 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Center to learn about our 17 private colleges and universities. | More about the Counselor breakfast

Job and Internship Fair

Employers and students from the 17 institutions of the Minnesota Private College Council met and interviewed at this annual event on February 19-21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Students attend for free but must register beforehand with their schools' career services department. More information about the Job and Internship Fair The next fair is planned for Feb. 17-18, 2009.

Scholars at the Capitol

Private college and university students and faculty advisors from Minnesota's private colleges and universities presented results of research and creative scholarship projects at the State Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 21, 2008. | More information about Scholars at the Capitol