Welcome to Ridgewater College!

Ridgewater offers programs for people who want to explore new educational areas and develop their skills for both professional and personal reasons. Every effort is made to create an environment that is affable and enhances the learning experience.

Ridgewater College develops and administers classes, workshops, licensure and re-licensure classes, skills upgrading and leisure time offerings each year. Programs vary in length and time and are usually offered as part of a term. Ridgewater welcomes and encourages inquirieis and suggestions from the community regarding planning of future classes and programs. Programs are added as needs and interests are identified. If you have a new course idea, or have a friend/associate who would like to teach, you are encouraged to contact Ridgewater College to explore the possibility of offering the class.

The particiapants of Ridgewater classes include employees of business, industry, and non-profit organizations, professionals and anyone in the community wishing self-improvement or leisure time enjoyment and learning.  Learners range from kindergarden to senior citizens.

Classes are held mainly at Ridgewater's campuses in Hutchinson and Willmar, but can also be held in other locations.

The fees for Ridgewater classes vary according to  number of class hours, facilitator costs, and materials. Every effort is made to keep fees affordable for our students.

Ridgewater markets classes in a variety of ways, including course catalogs, email notices, mailed flyers and brochures, and online. Learners have a variety of options available to register for our classes: by phone, by mail, by fax, in-person, and online.

You will be paid for your class after it is completed. 

Please use the links below to submit your proposal.