Please note: 18th Avenue will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic from Nokomis Street to Jefferson Street on Saturday, October 10 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please plan alternate routes.
Join us for the Fall OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event was MADE for the public. This family-friendly event is bigger and better than ever!
Explore campus, chat with faculty and students, and check out a ton of activities, all open to the public!
- Free smoked pulled pork BBQ & 1919 Root Beer (courtesy of Polaris), plus ice cream, campfire s'mores, popcorn, and more
- Diesel and Truck Driving industry showcases
- Equipment displays from DeWalt, GCI, Caterpillar, Snap-on Tools, In Tune Marine, and KC Motorsports
- Police Training demonstrations, including K-9 demos, MILO Range Simulator, crime scene demo, and vehicle/facility tours
- Simulated birth demonstrations in the Nursing Lab
- Engineering robotic arm demonstration (courtesy of GCI)
- Grant Saulsbury UTV racing showcase
- Military Resource Center rock climbing wall and outdoor games
- Exercise Science grip strength challenge and kids' obstacle course
- Guided campus tours
- Motorcycle shop tours
- Liberal Arts selfie station
- Live radio broadcast with KXRA, KX92, and Z99
- Raffle contest featuring great prizes while supporting student clubs and Legends Athletics
- Opportunities to connect with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Success, Transfer Advising, Student Life, and more
- You don't have to be college-bound to attend, but if you are, our staff and faculty will be here to answer questions and help you explore your future at ATCC
- Visit programs across campus for demonstrations, simulations, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with instructors and learn about career paths at ATCC
High schoolers: Check out the PSEO info session to learn more about earning college credit while you finish high school, with no tuition or book costs!
Alumni: Stop by the alumni table near the outdoor food tent for a chance to connect and network with fellow alumni.
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Event Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 AM | Event Begins |
| 10:00 AM | Food Tent & Polaris BBQ Smoker Open |
| 10:30 AM | Birthing Simulation |
| 10:30 AM | Guided Tour of Campus |
| 10:30 AM | Police K9 Demonstration |
| 10:30 AM | Mechanical Bull Riding |
| 11:00 AM | Police Training Program Tour |
| 11:00 AM | Mechanical Bull Riding |
| 11:00 AM | Experience Engineering - GCI Robotic Arm Demonstration |
| 11:30 AM | Guided Tour of Campus |
| 11:30 AM | Birthing Simulation |
| 12:00 PM | PSEO Info Session |
| 12:30 PM | Guided Tour of Campus |
| 12:30 PM | Birthing Simulation |
| 12:30 PM | Experience Engineering - GCI Robotic Arm Demonstration |
| 1:30 PM | Mechanical Bull Riding (Last Call) |
| 2:00 PM | Event Ends - Be Sure to Return Your Punch Card to the Welcome Center |
Free Food & Drinks
Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ and 1919 Root Beer
Location: North side of 18th Avenue in the main building's south parking lot. Look for the big tent!
Enjoy free smoked pulled pork and 1919 Root Beer, courtesy of Polaris. Don't miss it! North side of 18th Avenue, in the main building's south parking lot. Look for the big tent.
We'll be serving up free pulled pork and 1919 Root Beer. Don't miss it!
Popcorn
Student Life will be handing out popcorn and bottled water while sharing information about campus life at ATCC and all that Alexandria has to offer students.
Location: 100 Wing, Main Building
Campfire S'mores
Enjoy s'mores around a campfire
Location: Carpentry Shop, 600 Wing (Main Building) / North Parking Lot
Ice Cream
Grab a tasty treat and check out the ice cream machine made from parts created in our Machine Tool program!
Location: Machine Tool Lab, 600 Wing (Main Building)
Kids' Activities
Kid-Size Powered Vehicles
Kids can climb in, explore, and enjoy a variety of kid-size powered vehicles.
Exercise Science Obstacle Course
Get moving and have fun with a kid-friendly obstacle course!
Location: Exercise Science Lab
Head Start Playground Open
Little ones and their families are invited to enjoy the Head Start playground.
Location: East Parking Lot
Demos & Attractions
Birth Simulations (Nursing)
Interested in healthcare? Check out a simulated birth in our Nursing simulation lab! You'll meet Noelle, a life-size manikin who is "about to give birth." Then watch our nursing students help bring a baby manikin into the world!
Time: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Location: Room 121 (Main Building)
Truck Driving Industry Showcase
Check out trucks, trailers, and other heavy equipment from our Professional Truck Driver program and industry partners!
Location: Truck Driving Building & Track (South Side of 18th Avenue)
Nail Driving Competition
You guessed it, we're driving nails with hammers! Think you can "nail" it?
Location: Carpentry Shop, 600 Wing (Main Building) / North Parking Lot
Mechatronics, Machining, and Welding Demonstrations
Check out industrial robotics demonstrations in our Mechatronics labs, welding demonstrations in the Welding lab, and machining demonstrations in the Machine Tool lab!
Location: Manufacturing Labs, 600 Wing (Main Building)
In Tune Marine / KC Motorsports
In Tune Marine of Richmond, MN will be on site with boats and powersports equipment. In Tune is owned and operated by ATCC alumni, and specializes in boat & pontoon sales, service, and high end rigging. The crew chief of KC Motorsports-Snocross will also be here!
Location: East Parking Lot
Diesel Industry Showcase
- RDO Equipment will be here with a full-size John-Deere Gator with demo driving, and a John Deere loader.
- Ziegler CAT will have Caterpillar loaders and equipment on display.
Location: East Parking Lot
"No Bull" Mechanical Bull Riding
Come ride the mechanical bull
Location: West side of 700 Building
Truck Driving Simulators
Try driving a big rig on our state-of-the-art virtual simulators!
Location: Truck Driving Building, (South Side of 18th Avenue)
Welding Simulators
Location: Welding Lab, 600 Wing (Main Building)
Come try your welding skills on our simulator!
Police Training Education Program Activities
Our Police Training & Education program will feature a K-9 demonstration, MILO Range Simulator, crime scene demonstration, and vehicle and facility tours.
K9 Demo Time: 10:30 am
Location: Tactical Warehouse (Law Enforcement Training Center in 700 Building)
Grant Saulsbury Performance UTV Racing
Grant Saulsbury is the owner of Saulsbury Performance and is employed by Wernert Racing/Promotions, and is a graduate of ATCC. He will be here displaying his racing UTV!
Location: East Parking Lot
Exercise Science Program Activities
Put your grip strength to the test, while younger visitors can enjoy a fun obstacle course designed just for kids.
Location: Exercise Science Lab
Military Resource Center Showcase
Test your skills and have some fun with a variety of outdoor activities including:
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Spikeball
- Bucket Golf
- Basketball Toss
Location: Outside in the parking lot at the southwest corner of the Main Building.
DeWalt Tools
DeWalt Tools will be on site near our Carpentry shop providing tool demos and more!
Location: North Parking Lot
Experience Engineering - Robotic Arm Demo
The Engineering Program has partnered with GCI to bring you a robotic arm demonstration!
Location: TBD
Blood Typing & Urinalysis Simulations
Location: Room 105 (main building)
Our Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomy students will show you how blood typing works in this interactive activity.
Snap-On Tools
Snap-On Tools will be on site near our Diesel shops showing off a variety of performance tools!
Location: East Parking Lot
Guided Campus Tours
Tours Start @ 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM from Good Ways Cafe in the Main Building
Available in English Only This Year | Disponible solo en inglés este año
Join the Alexandria College admissions team for a quick walking tour of the campus. If you aren't sure where to start or what to check out, this is a great option to see all the highlights!
Este año no se ofrecerán recorridos en español. Si desea programar una visita en español, comuníquese con nosotros y con gusto haremos los arreglos necesarios.
PSEO Info Session
11:00 AM, Room 205 (main building)
Learn how PSEO allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take college courses with no tuition or book costs, saving both time and money on completing a college degree.
Alumni Connection
Location: Next to the Food Tent Near the Main Building East Parking Lot
Calling all alumni! How long has it been since you've been back on campus? Come catch up with faculty and classmates, and see how the college has changed. Stay to mingle or head out to explore campus and all the fun activities going on.
Legends Raffle
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes and support clubs and athletics at Alexandria College!
We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Alexandria Technical & Community College Foundation raffle. Here is your chance to win amazing prizes while supporting student clubs and Legends athletics.
Details
- Ticket Sales Dates: Now – November 20, 2026
- Ticket Price: $20 per ticket
- Where to buy: ATCC Welcome Center 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, Minn. Door C/Main Entrance or Foundation Office 318 17th Ave East Alexandria, Minn.
- Drawing: 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the ATCC Foundation: 318 17th Ave East Alexandria, MN. You do not need to be present to win.
Prizes
- 2026 Kawasaki Ridge ST HVAC Performance Utility — Value $24,000
- $1,000 Amazon Gift Card — Value $1,000
- Cash Prize — Value $500
- Yeti Package — Value $400
- $250 Scheels Gift Card – Value $250
Don’t miss out on your chance to win! Stop at the Alexandria College Welcome Center or Alexandria College Foundation Office to purchase your ticket and support ATCC students!
Raffle License # X-95221-25-003
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Academics, Athletics, Activities, & More!
Location: 100 Wing (Main Building)
Program Areas of Study
Not sure exactly what you want to do? Chat with faculty and students from all our areas of study to find programs that you're interested in!
Student Life
From intramural sports to student senate to grocery bingo, Student Life activities add excitement and opportunities to meet others! Goodies and giveaways.
Athletics
Legends varsity sports include archery, baseball, clay target, eSports, fishing, golf, soccer, volleyball, and—new this year—women's flag football!
Student Housing
ATCC Foundation Student Housing features apartment-style student housing for 300 students adjacent to campus. The ATCC Foundation operates two buildings: Foundation Hall has 2- and 4-BR apartments, and J.A. Wedum Foundation Hall (opened Fall 2024) has 2-BR apartments and 1-BR studio units.
Tour a student apartment
Come see what it's like to live on campus as a Legend!
- Foundation Hall, 17th Avenue, across Jefferson Street from the college
- J.A. Wedum Foundation Hall, Jefferson Street, north of the college
Scholarships
The Alexandria College Foundation awards more than $700,000 in scholarships each year. Come learn about scholarship opportunities!
If you have questions or would like more information about this event, please call 320-762-0221 or email go@alextech.edu.
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