Thursday, August 5, 2021 • 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. • What to Expect for Fall
Inver Hills Community College is hosting a Virtual Open House 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021. Designed to tell you everything you need to know about attending Inver Hills this fall semester, the event takes place online via a Zoom link. Final event details will be emailed the day before and the day of the event to attendees who RSVP.
When you RSVP and attend our Virtual Open House, you will be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship. You can also apply to Inver Hills for FREE during the event.
The Inver Hills campus community is committed to seeing your academic and career goals forward through this difficult time. Inver Hills provides a variety of program options for you to start a new career or transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue your long-range academic goals.
Fall semester courses start August 23, 2021, and will follow health guidelines while providing a rich learning experience. Check out the Inver Hills campus by taking a virtual tour. Find out why Inver Hills—one of Minnesota’s top community colleges—is a great place to launch the next, best chapter of your life.
WHAT: Virtual Open House
WHEN: Thursday, August 5, 2021
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.WHERE: ONLINE via Zoom Link¹
RSVP today!
- RSVP and attend our Virtual Open House to be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship
- You can apply to Inver Hills for FREE during our Virtual Open House
¹ Final event details will be emailed the day before and the day of the event to attendees who RSVP.
Open House Scholarship recipient perspectives
Michael Gapp
Michael Gapp, 20, received a $500 Inver Hills Open House Scholarship for spring semester 2020. Originally from Hastings, Minnesota, Michael is earning an Associate of Arts (A.A.) at Inver Hills. The A.A. degree is an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to a four-year college or university.
Michael works while going to college as a flight medic at the Minneapolis–St. Paul Air Reserve Station. He is certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
In his free time, Michael enjoys tinkering with computers and cars, flying drones and watching Disney+. He resides in Hastings with his mom, dad, three brothers, two sisters, and his brother’s two pugs, Rosie and Penny.
On receiving a $500 Inver Hills Open House Scholarship:
“Scholarships and grants like these enable me to put more focus on my homework, and ease the financial stress of college. I am thrilled because I didn’t see this coming!”
Michael Gapp
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Major
Inver Hills Community College
Oluwafisayo Ola
Oluwafisayo Ola, 20, started her higher education career at Inver Hills Community College spring semester 2021. Oluwafisayo is earning her Art Transfer Pathway Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Art with plans to graduate in May 2023.
A 2019 graduate of Metro Deaf School, Oluwafisayo is leaning toward a career as an art therapist, a path that includes studying early childhood development.
“Art therapy combine my two biggest interests, art and working with children,” Oluwafisayo said. “Art therapy is for everyone of all ages, but I personally hope to work with children.”
Oluwafisayo added that she communicates in American Sign Language. “I do not ‘speak’ English, but I am learning it intensively so I can also communicate in standard English.”
On receiving a $500 Inver Hills Open House Scholarship:
“Winning a scholarship was very unexpected. I attended the Virtual Open House with my sister, but I did not think I would be a recipient. My family was really excited, and they said, ‘This would be the first of many scholarships.’”
Oluwafisayo Ola
Art Transfer Pathway Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Art Major
Inver Hills Community College
Emmaline Nichole Horner
Originally from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Emmaline Nichole Horner, 18, graduated from Simley High School in 2020. Emmaline started classes at Inver Hills Community College in fall semester that same year. She is interested in earning her Transfer Pathway Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in either Art or Theatre.
After graduating from Inver, Emmaline has plans to study art at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. Her career goals are focused on making a living as a freelance artist. She related that while freelancing offers the opportunity to make her own schedule and be her own boss, she also sees how that approach to her art requires learning a host of skills to be successful.
“I’ve always enjoyed working by myself with clients/customers to bring their characters to life,” she said. “When I was younger, I took on requests from a social media platform, taking no payment other than being credited for the work I made. During that time, I would create a multitude of work, including a couple’s art piece that a man was gifting to his girlfriend. It’s this ability to make people smile from the comfort of my own home that motivates me to pursue this career path. I want to do what I love without someone else telling me how or when I can do it—for me it’s all about the freedom!”
On receiving a $500 Inver Hills Open House Scholarship:
“Receiving this scholarship allowed me to acquire my course materials for the semester. For me, the scholarship was confirmation that I had a chance at success in college. I couldn’t be more honored to have received this scholarship, and I hope to thank the donors in person one day.”
Emmaline Nichole Horner
Art Transfer Pathway Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Art Major
Inver Hills Community College
Learn more about the Virtual Open House Summer 2021 at Inver Hills by contacting:
Admissions Team
651-450-3902
866-576-0689
College Center
- Want more information? Fill out an inquiry form.
- Ready to apply? Fill out an application.
- Want to virtually visit campus? Check out our upcoming visit opportunities.
- Can’t make it to campus? Take our virtual tour.
- Want to connect with an advisor? Check out our virtual drop-in hours or email admissions@inverhills.edu to request an appointment outside the listed times.
