How To Enroll In
Enrollment Information
- First semester enrollment is open for grades K-12.
- Second semester enrollment is open for grades K-11.
- View upcoming deadlines and the latest enrollment updates.
Please do not withdraw your student from their current school until you have completed confirmation of enrollment.
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Enrollment Information for the 2025-26 School Year
Grades 9-12 Enrollment Deadlines
Grades 9-12 close enrollment for first semester on 11/14/2025 at 11:59 pm CT.
- The last day to create an application: 11/12/2025.
- The last day to complete enrollment: 11/14/25 at 11:59 pm CT.
Students in grades 9-11 not enrolled by 11/14/2025 will have the opportunity to enroll for second semester. Grade 12 will close enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
To ensure enough time for document processing, all documents should be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the last day to complete Get Ready for School.
Grades K-8 Enrollment Deadlines
Grades K-8 close enrollment for the first semester on 12/05/2025 at 11:59 pm CT.
- The last day to create an application: 12/03/2025.
- The last day to complete enrollment: 12/05/25 at 11:59 pm CT.
Students in grades K-8 not enrolled by 12/05/2025 will have the opportunity to enroll for second semester.
To ensure enough time for document processing, all documents should be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the last day to complete Get Ready for School.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
Start Your Family’s Learning Journey
Get ready to enroll in online school at Minnesota Connections Academy, serving grades K–12. Typically, the enrollment process takes just a few weeks to complete. But spots fill up quickly, so make sure you start as soon as you can. Here's how to get started:
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Minnesota Connections Academy. Online student eligibility requirements in Minnesota are determined by the Minnesota Transition Charter Board, which is the authorizing body for Minnesota Connections Academy. Before enrolling your child in virtual school, review the following Minnesota online school eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades K–12. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.
Note: Students who have been or are currently suspended or expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
Understand Your Commitment
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.
Step 4
Get Started and Create Account
Join the Connections Academy community and help your child go further in school and in their life ahead.
Give Us a Call
If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-833-591-0251.
Minnesota Connections Academy admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.
Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT