Like you many adult learners wonder how they can start or re-start their college education.
At First College we have dedicate team of advisors who are here to help you. Our advisors have come up with the key stages to your college life, and who will be there to help you get through these stages.
University Admission
You need to get admitted into Metropolitan State University before you can do anything. Meeting with a Admission Counselor is your first step. Admissions Counselors can tell you which of your post-secondary education credits (if you have any) will transfer over, and give you general information about Metropolitan State.
To arrange a visit with a Metropolitan State University admissions counselor call the Admissions Office in St. Paul at 651-793-1300 or E-mail at admission.metro@metrostate.edu
First College Admission
As part of your admission into Metropolitan State you will be required to attend new student orientation. As part of the orientation, you will have the chance to attend a First College Information Meeting.
At this meeting you will learn more about First College, its policies and procedures, and the philosophy of Individualized Learning.
Once you declared your desire to earn an Individualized Degree, you will be assigned a First College advisor to help you through your academic journey.
You will be required to take Perspectives: Educational Philosophy and Planning in your First Semester. This course will help you in designing your Individualized Degree.
Seeking Your Degree Through First College
As you’re adult learner journey takes you toward achieving your degree, a First College Advisor is there for you. Need to change your degree plan? Want advice on classes to take? Just need a willing listener? First College Advisors are there for you.
Graduation
Congratulation! You have reached your goal. However, you need to make sure following are taken care of before you make plans for your graduation party.
All Graduating Seniors are required to take the First College Capstone course.
Also students must contact their First College Advisor at the beginning of their final semester, so planning can begin for your graduation.
Keys dates for graduation planning are listed on the Academic Events Page. Be sure you familiarize yourself with them, so you don’t miss any of the graduation deadlines.
Degreed Life Long Learner
Once you get your degree remember your learning never stops. We hope you continue to learn from the various wonderful resources offered by the community you are involved in!
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The First College Advising Center is located at
St. John's Hall, First Floor
700 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106
Contact the First College Advising Center
Phone: 651- 793-1783
Fax: 651-793-1789
TTY: 651-772-1783
First College Academic Advising Staff
Marcia Anderson
Academic Advisor
612-659-7196
Marica.Anderson@metrostate.edu
Kim Doebbert, M.S.
Recruiter / Academic Advisor for the Aviation Management and Technical Management Programs
651-793-1780
Kim.Doebbert@metrostate.edu
Ping Wang, M.M.A.
Academic Advisor
651-793-1784
Ping.Wang@metrostate.edu
Lorri Skwira
Support Staff
651-793-1783
Leslie.Adams@metrostate.edu