Dakota County Technical College

10/16/2026

💰 Free money for college? It's worth the application.

This week's reminder: Scholarship applications are open now through October 22. Take advantage of funding opportunities that can help you reach your educational goals.

Future you will be glad you did.

DCTC application & other details: https://bit.ly/3532ZON

10/16/2026

Want to improve your scholarship application?

One of the biggest mistakes students make is focusing only on grades, activities, and achievements. Scholarship reviewers want to get to know YOU!

In this video, learn how to write a strong scholarship narrative that tells your story, highlights your experiences, and helps reviewers understand your goals, challenges, and what makes you unique.

The Inver Hills & DCTC scholarship application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CST on October 22, 2026. Don't wait until the deadline to start yours!

10/15/2026

You gotta come try this out! The Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop at DCTC Open House, until 2 p.m.

10/15/2026

Let's normalize getting help before you're completely lost.

Tutoring isn't just for when you're struggling. It's a resource for studying smarter, understanding difficult concepts, and building confidence in your classes.

Take a tour of the Center for Student Success and see what support is available to you.

10/14/2026

It's tomorrow! Come explore tech careers through hands-on simulations and see where you may find a good fit. Open House at DCTC, Thurs 10/15, 11a-2p. Learn more and RSVP at DCTC.edu/OpenHouse

10/14/2026

Pres. Michael Berndt welcomed U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to campus today and toured three programs: Veterinary Technician (where they were working with baby kangaroos!), Process Technology and Electrical Lineworker. The visit is part of a multi-state tour of secondary and post-secondary institutions.

10/14/2026

See you tomorrow!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN

Explore hands-on technical education, tour campus, meet faculty and staff, and get your questions answered.

✔️ Application fee waived when you apply that day
✔️ Learn about scholarships and financial aid
✔️ Explore PSEO opportunities
✔️ Take the first step toward a new career

Spring classes begin January 11, 2027.

RSVP today and discover what DCTC has to offer!
🔗 dctc.edu/open-house

10/14/2026

Come cheer on the Blue Knights! Check GoBlueKnights.com for latest schedules.

10/13/2026

You can't predict an emergency, but you can make sure you're in the loop.

Sign up for Alertus to receive important campus alerts right away, because hearing about it from a friend three hours later isn't the goal.

10/13/2026

Dakota County Technical College is holding an Open House Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the college’s campus in Rosemount, Minnesota. Explore what technical education has to offer and take the first steps toward a new career or career advancement.

Your application fee will be waived when you apply to the college that day, plus get help filling out your application.

RSVP to attend Open House to accomplish the following:
- Tour the campus and meet faculty and staff
- Learn about admissions and get your college questions answered
- Get help with your application and apply for free
- Talk to a transfer specialist and see how previous college credits will count
- Explore starting college mid-semester with a chance to win a $600 scholarship for business classes
- Learn more about Post Secondary Education Options (PSEO)

RSVP here:

Discover how a technical education can fast-track your future • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dakota County Technical College is holding an Open House...