Description:
Learn How to Ride & Earn Your Motorcycle License Endorsement!
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course was designed for beginning riders with no previous riding experience, and it's also recommended for returning riders. Minnesotans wishing to receive motorcycle license endorsement through the BRC must be age 18 or older and have a motorcycle instruction permit in hand. Riders under age 18 are required to take the course to obtain a motorcycle permit.
Course Overview
Online eCourse: You will be REQUIRED to complete a highly interactive 5-hour eCourse prior to the first day of class that provides riders of all skill levels with the basics of motorcycling.
Rider Training: You will participate in 11 hours of hands-on riding exercises on the outdoor riding range with 8-12 other students, guided by two MSF-certified Rider Coaches. These exercises will guide you through the basic skills of straight-line riding, stopping, shifting, and turning, gradually progressing to swerving and emergency braking.
Skills Test: At the end of the range training, you'll perform a skills test on the bike which must be passed in order to earn your endorsement. NOTE: Riders who have already failed a state and/or MMSC skills test twice are not eligible for the state skills test waiver and must skill test at a DVS exam station.
Motorcycles: Provided for all students enrolled in the Basic Rider Course. Motorcycles are standard-style with manual transmissions.
Course Requirements
Attendance: You must attend the entire course. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time, so class can begin on time. If you are late, you will be dismissed and forfeit your registration fee.
Ability & Safety: You must be able to ride and balance a bicycle. You must be able to safely control the motorcycle during every exercise. The instructor may dismiss you from the course if they feel you are a danger to your own safety or the safety of other students, and you will forfeit your registration fee.
Responsibilities: You are responsible for your own safety and learning. Discuss all questions or concerns with your instructors. If at any time during the course you experience fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, excessive physical or mental stress, or continued difficulty performing any exercise, stop immediately and notify your instructor. Notify them immediately of any hazards that you become aware of during the course.
Permits: Find full permit information at motorcyclesafety.org
Adults (18 )
If you intend to earn your motorcycle endorsement while taking this course, you MUST obtain a motorcycle instruction permit before your course begins. You will be asked to present the valid motorcycle permit to your instructor. Expired permits are accepted if they have been expired for less than one year.
Minors (16-17)
Valid vehicle driver's license REQUIRED. If you pass the course, you will receive course completion cards to allow you to take the motorcycle permit and skills test at a state exam station.
Reasonable accommodations must be requested through the SCC Customized Workforce Education office at least 10 business days prior to the class date.
Bring to Class:
eCourse Completion Certficate
You MUST bring your eCourse completion certificate to class (printed or digital/photo on your phone), or you will not be allowed to participate and forfeit your registration fee.
Instructions for completing the eCourse, which takes approximately 5 hours to complete, and accessing the completion certificate are provided under the heading Enroll and Access the eCourse towards the bottom of registration confirmation email you'll receive upon registering. If you don't receive the confirmation email, check your spam/junk mail. If it is not in your spam/junk mail, call 507-389-7203 or email cwe@southcentral.edu.
Permit (Age 18 )
If you are a MN resident, are age 18 or over, and intend to earn your motorcycle endorsement while taking this course, you MUST obtain a motorcycle instruction permit before your course begins.
Riding Gear
You are required to bring your own protective gear for the range exercises.
- DOT approved helmet
- Long sleeve shirt or jacket
- Over the ankle footwear
- Long pants with no tears or holes
- Full-fingered gloves
- Rain gear or cold weather gear is recommended depending on the weather. Class will be held rain or shine.
- Eye protection (glasses/sunglasses/full-face shield on helmet)
- Sufficient Beverages for weather conditions and snacks
Waiver(s)
You will receive an additional email approximately 1 week before the class date with waiver(s) to print & bring to class.
MINORS (16-17) - Participants under 18 years of age will be required to have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian in PERSON at the training location in front of the instructor, or it must be NOTARIZED. If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate.
Course Location
This course will be held in the Red Parking Lot at South Central College, 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato on the East side of the building. Park in the Orange Lot (the next lot over) and walk over to the motorcycle trailer in the Red Lot. A separate email will be sent to you about 1 week before the class date with a college map, waiver(s), and additional class information.
Course Start Time
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time, so class can begin on time. If you are late, you will be dismissed and forfeit your registration fee.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
South Central College reserves the right to cancel a class up to the day prior to the course start date. If a class is canceled within said time period, a full refund will be issued. If you are unable to attend a class you are registered for, a refund will only be issued if you notify our office at least 5 business days prior to the start date of the class, unless otherwise specified.
Please contact the Customized Workforce Education office at 507-389-7203 or cwe@southcentral.edu if you have any questions.
Registration Cutoff Date:
9/10/2025
Dates & Times:
9/20/2025 9:00AM - 2:30PM
9/21/2025 9:00AM - 2:30PM
