Tech Prep Student Admission Procedures
St. Cloud Technical College is working with area high schools to provide educational pathways in technical programs for students. Students participate in college-level course work to earn a certificate that transfers to the college. Success in certain high school courses may qualify students for advanced standing atSt. Cloud Technical College.

Acceptance of Tech Prep Certificates
Tech Prep certificates will be accepted according to the terms of the agreement between the high school and SCTC. An in-coming student should present the earned certificate to the college during registration. After the student has enrolled and satisfactorily completed one semester of study, the indicated course will be listed on the student transcript as (TP) credit by “Tech Prep.” Grades will not be listed.

Acceptance of Articulation Agreements Non-Member Districts
St. Cloud Technical College will consider accepting agreements from other Minnesota Tech Prep consortia. The high school or student must submit a copy of the articulation agreement. The Registrar will review the agreement to determine if the content is applicable to an SCTC course and will then forward to the appropriate faculty member for approval. The Office of Records and Registration will contact the student in writing with the results of the review.