Programs and Services
If you are an ethnic minority or international student, the Multicultural Student Center at Century College is for you. We help you make a successful transition to college through various programs and services designed to enrich your campus experience and complement your learning including:
- Cultural awareness programming
- Guest speakers
- Information and referral
- Advocacy for students
- Student recruitment
Appreciate, Encourage and Celebrate Diversity
At Century College, we appreciate, encourage, and celebrate diversity. The Multicultural Student Center provides a place where you can:
- Access a computer
- Study quietly
- Lounge with TV/VCR
- Visit the Resource Center
- Receive advising and related services
Center Goals
- Increase cultural awareness and foster an understanding and appreciation of diversity to help produce better citizens and global thinkers.
- Provide cultural and educational programs about experiences and perspectives of underserved populations.
- Recruit and retain students of color.
- Provide academic advising, liaison, and referral services to students of color and international students.
Services for International Students
- Counseling on immigration and visa regulations
- Employment
- Personal and academic advising
- Other issues affecting academic success
Health Insurance
If you’re an international student on a Century College I-20, you are required to purchase the system-approved student health insurance. (You are exempted if your sponsoring agency or government certifies in writing that you are covered under a plan provided by the sponsoring agency or government).
Forms are available in the Business Office and Multicultural Student Center.
You must submit a completed form with payment to the Century College Business Office (having alternative insurance from a parent, spouse, or sponsor does NOT waive your requirement to purchase the system policy).
Questions
Contact student insurance advocate:
- Heather Oehrlein
- 320-308-4855
- hloehrlein@stcloudstate.edu
Appointments
Stop by the Multicultural Student Center at W2250 or call 651-779-3312 to schedule an appointment.
Resources
- Cultural Resource Library
- Scholarship information and application
- Information regarding community resources
- Computer lab
Asian Student Association
The Asian Student Association (ASA) helps Asian students:
- Make a successful transition to campus life at Century College.
- Network and participate in organized cultural and recreational activities.
- Learn about cultural traditions and experiences of different Asian cultures.
- Discover possible careers, majors, and scholarships.
- Connect students with Asian resources on campus and in the community.
Association Activities
- Annual multicultural talent show
- Sports tournaments
- Hmong New Year
- Holiday events and activities for the community
- College dances and parties
- Political rallies, marches, and events in the Twin Cities
- “Asian Experience” A.S.A. newsletter
- Assisting student senate with campus activities
The Asian Experience Newsletter
The Asian Experience newsletter is published twice a year and provides updates on club progress and upcoming A.S.A events.
A.S.A. contact
- Blong Yang
- ASA Advisor
- Century College
- 3300 Century Ave. North White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- 651-773-1793
- E-mail: b.yang@century.edu
- asa@century.edu
Contact
- Multicultural Student Center
- West Campus room W2250
- 651-773-1794