Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)
Minot State University is committed to providing Airmen and Guardians opportunities to pursue advanced education beyond their associate degree.
Why choose Minot State?
- We are a public, regionally accredited institution.
- We have a long-standing relationship with the United States Air Force and Space Force through our office which has been on the Minot AFB for 50+ years.
- We have a team of dedicated staff members to help both active duty and veterans through our office on the Minot AFB and through our Military Resource Center.
- The application fee is waived for all Air Force and Space Force Active Duty and North Dakota Air National Guard members.
- Some college fees are waived for Air Force and Space Force Active Duty members enrolled in online courses.
- Our online degrees do not require students to come to campus at any time.
- We offer the following AU-ABC programs:
- Category I
- Bachelor of General Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a major in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Category II
- Bachelor of Science in Management
- Category I
Have you previously attended Minot State as a non-degree seeking student?
- Complete the Application for Status Change From Non-Degree to Degree Seeking
- For the question 'Are you applying to an Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program?', make sure to mark YES.
- Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended to:
- Minot State University
Registrar's Office
500 University Ave West
Minot, ND 58707
- Minot State University
Are you a new student to Minot State? The first step is to fill out an online application for admission.
Online Admission Application - Click on the APPLY link on the right
- For the questions about Major/Program and Degree/Plan, indicate your desired major. Only programs listed under the Programs section below have a defined AU-ABC program plan.
- For the question about military service, make sure to mark YES and answer the additional questions about your status and branch of service.
- For the question about the AU-ABC program, make sure to mark YES.
- The application fee is waived for all Air Force and Space Force Active Duty and North Dakota Air National Guard members.
- Student Health Records:
- If you are enrolling in online courses only and do not plan to attend classes on the Minot State campus, you do not need supply any immunization records.
- If you plan to enroll in courses on the Minot State campus now or in the future, you are required to submit:
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) - Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella requires two doses of vaccine given no less than one month apart, or positive serologic tests.
- Students ages 21 and younger must provide documentation of immunity against meningococcal disease given at or after age 16.
- All students must complete the tuberculosis questionnaire.
- To submit the required documentation, go to Student Health Health Record Requirements page.
- No student will be permitted to enroll in a subsequent term until immunization records have been received.
If you have any questions about the status of your Minot State application, please contact Enrollment Services:
Minot State Enrollment Services
701-858-3350 or 800-777-0750 Ext. 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Once you have been admitted to Minot State, you will receive an acceptance email with instructions. The following items will need to be completed:
- Claim your account for Campus Connection (You will need the Student ID/EMPLID number sent by the Enrollment Services Office.)
- Login to Campus Connection and complete your Financial Obligation Agreement
- Register to attend Priority Transfer Orientation (PTO) or Online Orientation
- New students are assessed a one-time new student fee of no more than $125 due with your tuition and fee payment to support new student programs.
- Contact your Academic Advisor and arrange a meeting to review your program requirements and plan your schedule
- Register for classes through Campus Connection
- Set up your Minot State email account which is REQUIRED for all Minot State courses
- Check for specific course requirements such as proctors, web cams, microphones, etc.
- Order textbooks through the Minot State Bookstore
- If you are taking an online course for the first time, it is recommended that you complete the Online Tutorial.
Bachelor of General Studies (Category I)
Requirements: CCAF degree in any area
For more information, please contact:
Sophia Rammell
Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
Charlotte.Rammell@minotstateu.edu | 701-858-4265
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Category I)
Requirements: CCAF degree in one of the areas identified in the program plan file
Program Plan File
For more information, please contact:
Criminal Justice Department
701-858-3303
Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a major in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Category I)
Requirements: CCAF degree in one of the areas identified in the program plan file
Program Plan File
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Evan D. Borisinkoff
Assistant Professor
Evan.Borisinkoff@minotstateu.edu | 701-858-3055
Bachelor of Science in Management (Category II)
Requirements: CCAF degree in any area
For more information, please contact:
Eileen Solberg
Department of Business Undergraduate Advisor
Eileen.Solberg@minotstateu.edu | 701-858-3689
Undergraduate for Active Duty service members, National Guard, and Reservists - $250.00 per credit
*The College, NDSA, Tech, and Connect ND fees are waived for Active Duty service members, National Guard, and Reservists.
New Student Fees - New students are assessed a one-time new student fee of no more than $125 due with your tuition and fee payment to support new student programs.
Important Business Office Payment and Refund Dates:
Military Tuition Assistance Refund PolicyMinot State provides a number of support services for our online students. If you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in the list below, please contact Jolina Miller, the Online Program Coordinator, at the number or email address listed below.
Minot State Services
Blackboard and Online Courses
Blackboard Collaborate Tutorials
Office 365 ProPlus for Enrolled Students
Academic Support Services
Accessing the library off-campus
The Military Resource Center is your point of contact for Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits.
Military Resource Center - all service branches
Andy Heitkamp (701) 858-4003 or MRC@minotstateu.edu
MAFB - US Air Force and Space Force active duty
Brigitte Mikula (701)727-9044 or MAFBcord@minotstateu.edu
GEM and AU-ABC - US Air Force and Space Force active duty
Jolina Miller (701) 858-3218 or online@minotstateu.edu
