Non-Traditional Students Club is open to those students who have not recently attended school. The club provides social and recreational activities for its members on the Willmar campus. Phi Theta Kappa is Ridgewater's local chapter of the international honor society for two-year colleges which recognizes scholarship among students with a 3.5 grade point average and above. Ridgewater Review - Students are invited to participate in the production of Ridgewater Review, a monthly student newspaper. The staff consists of reporters, editors, photographers, cartoonists, ad designers and ad representatives.
Participation is open to all students.
Student Senate Representatives are elected at large and represents the student body on college policies. The senate sponsors social events, takes an active role in student life and participates in orientation. Connections is a place for students to meet and connect with community resources. It provides support and services to students who are single parents, single pregnant women, displaced in a non-traditional program.