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BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE

NORTH DAKOTA’S POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION

EXCELLENCE. INNOVATION. LEARNING. INTEGRITY. PEOPLE.

DONE RIGHT.

MISSION

As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION

Bismarck State College is a leader in polytechnic education, improving lives and building sustainable communities.

POLYTECHNIC

With hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology, BSC graduates are workforce ready on Day One of their new careers thanks to real-world skills and experiences obtained through internships and job shadowing, and classes grounded in STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics). The polytechnic model gives students the opportunity to build their pathways with stackable certificates, two- and four- year degrees, or seamless transfer options to further their education.

BSC was established as Bismarck Junior College in 1939. With only 107 students and 12 instructors, the first class met on the third floor of Bismarck High School. In 1960, the college broke ground on our current location – 70 acres of land donated by Harold Schafer. With a new polytechnic mission as our focus, BSC is evolving to meet the needs of our community, state and country by expanding our campus and program offerings.

TEAMWORK

We value collaboration in the pursuit of common goals.

PARTNERSHIPS

We value interconnected and mutually beneficial relationships with local, state, national and international stakeholders.

INCLUSION

We value authentic engagement with diverse people, beliefs and ideas.

INTEGRITY

We value ethical and reliable practices.

CAREER PATHWAYS

With bachelor’s and associate degrees, and stackable certificate options

My favorite thing about attending BSC is the atmosphere. BSC’s campus is the perfect size. A small student-to-faculty ratio makes it easy to communicate with faculty and get extra help if needed. All of my hands-on learning experiences at BSC have been extremely helpful and informative. Everyone I have worked with wants to see students succeed and are willing to lend a helping hand to make it happen.

FACULTY RATIO

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Industry and Technology (Agronomy)

Custom Applicator

Farm & Ranch Management

Ranch Operations

BUSINESS & LAW

Accounting

Administrative Assistant

Criminal Justice

Entrepreneurship

Financial Technologies

Human Services/Eligibility Worker

Insurance

Integrated Studies

Leadership

Management

Management (Technical)

Management Entrepreneurship

COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Communications and Humanities

College Studies

Digital Broadcasting

Graphic Design and Communications

Integrated Studies

Mass Communications

Mobile Application Development

Spanish

Print and Digital Publications

Web Page Development and Design

CYBERSECURITY

Advanced Digital Technologies

Computer Networking

Cybersecurity and Computer Networks

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Modern Computing

Offensive and Defensive Security

Secure Programming

Security and Hacking

ENERGY

Electric Power Technology

Electrical Transmission Systems

Technology

Energy Services & Renewable Technician

Environmental and Safety Regulations

Instrumentation & Control Technology

Lineworker (Electrical)

Nuclear Power Technology

Petroleum Production Technology

Power Generation Technology

Process Technology

Water & Wastewater Technology

HEALTH SCIENCES

Clinical Exercise Science

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Exercise and Sports Studies

Exercise Science

Medical Laboratory Technician

Nursing - Associate Degree Nurse (RN)

Nursing - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Paramedic Technology

Sport and Fitness Entrepreneurship

Sport and Fitness Management

Sport and Fitness Pedagogy

Sport and Fitness Technology

Surgical Technology

MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Industrial Automation

Mechanical Maintenance Technology

Welding

STEM

Data Analytics Technician

Electronics Technology

Electronics/Telecommunications

Technology

Engineering Technology

Geographic Information Systems

Technician

STEM College Studies

TRANSPORTATION & CONSTRUCTION

Automotive Collision Technology

Automotive Technology

Carpentry (Residential)

Diesel Technology

BACHELOR OF APPLIED

SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Automation Management

Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Energy Management

Finance

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

GENERAL EDUCATION & TRANSFER PROGRAMS

Accounting

Ag, Technology, Food & Natural Resources

Applied College Studies

Art - Visual Biology

Business Administration

Business Education

Career Readiness

Chemistry

Coaching

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Data Science

Economics

Education - Early Childhood

Education - Elementary

Education - Secondary

Engineering

English

Foreign Language

History

Humanities Certificate

Management

Mass Communications

Mathematics

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Music

Nursing Philosophy

Physical Education Physics

Political Science

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Medical

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Radiologic Technology

Pre-Respiratory Therapy

Pre-Veterinary Psychology

Religion

Social Work

Sociology

Speech Communication Study Abroad

Technical Studies

Theatre Arts

Undecided/Transfer

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– Emily Salwey, Rugby, ND Business Administration, Coaching, and Graphic Design and Communications

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Bismarck State College understands the importance of aligning their programs with workforce needs. Working alongside business and industry leaders, BSC is training the workforce to be responsive and ready for a career as soon as they graduate.

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Through Business and Industry Leadership Teams (BILT’s), BSC develops programs in collaboration with employers who identify the key knowledge, skills and abilities they need in new hires. The result is exceptional career preparation, job placement and graduates who are prepared to solve complex social, economic and community problems and achieve success in the real world.

AGRICULTURE

ND Barley Council

ND Grain Growers Association

Verdi-Plus

North Dakota Corn Growers Association

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

North Dakota Soybean Association

ND Stockman’s Association

North Dakota Farmers Union

North Dakota Farm Bureau

ND Beef Commission

Woroniecki Ranch

AGINTEL Agronomy Consulting

Centrol Ag Consulting

Whole Sale Ag Products

Security First Bank of North Dakota AgMarket.Net

Precision Planting

Natural Resources Conservation Services

Soils Agriculture Association

ND Department of Career and Technical Education

DIESEL TECH

Northern Plains Equipment

Titian Machinery

Gooseneck Equipment

Butler Machinery

RDO Equipment

Peterbilt Plains Ag LLC

CYBERSECURITY

High Point Networks

ND Information Technology Department

Dakota Carrier Network

Technology Council of North Dakota

Palo Alto Networks

TMCC

Mastercard Data and Services

Microsoft Philanthropies

Cyber Future Foundation & Constituents

HEALTH SCIENCES

Sanford Bismarck

North Dakota Hospital Association

CHI St. Alexius Health

McKenzie County Healthcare System

Northern Plains Laboratory Administrative

Vibra Hospital

Metro Area Ambulance Services

Indian Health Service

Sanford Power

FINANCE

State of ND

Starion

Gate City Bank

Eide Bailey

Choice Financial

BNC National Bank

Schmitz-Holmstrom

Bank of ND

Ameriprise Financial

ENERGY

Great River Energy

Hess Corporation

NDIC Dept of Mineral Management

Basin Electric

Murex Petroleum

Continental Resources

NextEra Energy Resources

BNI Coal

Marathon

Crestwood Midstream Partners

Montana-Dakota Utilities Company

ONEOK

KS Industries of North Dakota

ND Dept. of Career & Technical Education

MIDWEST AgEnergy

MANUFACTURING

Cloverdale Foods

Doosan Bobcat

Killdeer Manufacturing

Impact Dakota

Dept of Commerce

Steffes

Baker Boy Cavendish Farms

8th Avenue Pasta

Doosan Bobcat

Marvin Windows

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Farnsworth, Chair of ND Workforce Development Council

I chose to live on campus because I wanted to have the ‘traditional’ college freshman experience. I wanted to meet new people, be involved in on-campus activities like Welcome Week, and save gas money. When I lived on campus, I loved using the BSC Aquatics and Wellness Center, gym, pool and tea and shake shop. Being on campus is super convenient and within walking distance to everything.

HOUSING & DINING

BSC is your home sweet home away from home. Whether you need on-campus housing or just a place to eat and study, BSC offers many amenities.

400+ BEDS IN SIX RESIDENCE HALLS

Choose from traditional, apartment or suite-style rooms* in one of six co-ed or same-gender residence halls, including Lidstrom Hall, Mystic Hall, Werner Hall, Ritchie Hall, Gate City Bank Hall and Swensen Hall. Check out the virtual hall tours on our website!

*Single rooms available upon request.

NEED COFFEE?

Caffeinate your studies at Mystic Java or checkout one of our other three coffee shops on campus.

MYSTIC MARKETPLACE

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Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mystic Marketplace has made-to-order meals hot off the grill, fresh salad and sandwich bars, a pizza station, grab and go options and more. On-campus meal plans make planning and budgeting for meals easy for you.

– Molly Nies, Killdeer, ND – Forensic Psychology

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#MYSTICNATION

Training Athletes

GROWING LEADERS

My experience being a student athlete at BSC has been great! All the professors I had were very supportive and understanding when I had to miss class due to a game. My coaches always emphasized school first, sport second, and were extremely encouraging! To future athletes, it’s a grind to play in college, but it’s worth it! Find your balance and don’t forget to have fun doing it because it’ll be over before you know it.

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MEN’S TEAMS

Basketball Track & Field Cross Country & Half Marathon

Baseball

WOMEN’S TEAMS

Basketball Track & Field Cross Country & Half Marathon Softball Volleyball

BSC MYSTICS CAN CATCH A GAME AND SUPPORT THEIR TEAMS!

BSC boasts more than a dozen men’s, women’s, co-ed, varsity and intercollegiate teams.

Cheer from the stands or watch our livestream at bismarckstate.edu/MysticsLive.

COED TEAMS

Esports Clay Shoot

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Greta Gibson, Women’s Volleyball and Softball, Leonard, ND – Nursing/Coaching

STUDENT LIFE

COLLEGE DOESN’T STOP IN THE CLASSROOM.

Sip a coffee from Mystic Java, play arcade games in the Student Union, test your skills on the frolf course or cheer on a Mystics athletic team, all while building lifelong relationships.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• Ag Club

• Amateur Radio Club

• Art Club

• BSC Clay Dusters

• Campus Crusade (CRU)

• Chess Club

• Concert Band

• Concert/Chapter Choir

• Cyber Club

• Digital Hive Club

• Drama Club

• Energy Club

• Fishing Club

• Graphic Design and Communications Club (GDCC)

• LGBT+ Club

• Multicultural Club

• MystiCast (video publication)

• Mystic Catholics

• Future Business Leaders of America

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Student Nurses Organization (SNO)

• The Mystician (newspaper)

• The MYX (radio)

GOVERNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL BOARDS

• Student Government Association (SGA)

• Congress of Student Organizations (CSO)

INTRAMURALS

• Billiards Tournament

• Bowling

• Co-Ed Basketball

• Co-Ed Volleyball

• Cornhole Tournament

• Flag Football

CAMPUS FEATURES

• BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center

• Frolf course

• Game rooms

• BSC Library

• Student Union

• Mystic Java

• BSC Bookstore

Beyond campus, enjoy all the fantastic activities and experiences the Bismarck-Mandan communities have to offer you. Spend a day on a paddle board at Harmon Lake, enjoy a kayaking trip down the Mighty Missouri, join the fans in the stands at a Larks baseball game, shop at exclusive downtown boutiques or explore the earth lodges on a hike through Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park.

WHEN IN BISMARCK

• BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center has pools for recreational, diving and lap swimming as well as fitness classes and strength training equipment *All free for BSC students

• Try some local favorites like Brick Oven Bakery, Walrus, Laughing Sun, Big Boy or Fireflour Pizza

• Rent kayaks to explore McDowell Dam, Harmon Lake or the Missouri River

• Hike, bike, skate and run on Bismarck Parks & Recreation trails

• Visit the Dakota Zoo

• Have some fun at Raging Rivers, Craftcade or Super Slide Amusement Park

• Go fishing at the many lakes, rivers and ponds in the area

• Enjoy golf and disc golf at courses around town and on campus

• Learn about the area’s history and culture at Ft. Lincoln State Park, Double Ditch Indian Village, the Knife River Indian Villages or the North Dakota Heritage Center

• Catch a movie at Grand 22 Theatres

• Cheer on your favorite local developmental league teams in baseball (Bismarck Larks) and hockey (Bismarck Bobcats)

• Visit the Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau to find more things to do

Scan the code to view exclusive Mystic discounts around the area! bismarckstate.edu/StudentDiscounts

GOING TO COLLEGE DOESN’T MEAN DOING IT ALONE.

Whether you are a first-time freshman or a veteran returning to school after years away, BSC offers a number of student services to help you succeed academically and personally while you’re a student.

MYSTIC ADVISING & COUNSELING CENTER (MACC)

Feeling overwhelmed? Need help deciding on a career path? Maybe your grades are down, or you need someone to talk to. The MACC can help with academic advising, mental health counseling and career counseling.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY

BSC wants you to succeed, which is why we strive to provide equal access to programs and services for all students. We offer support programs to assist students with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations to promote self-awareness, self-determination and self-advocacy.

TESTING/TUTORING

We provide the academic tools you need to succeed in your studies.

BSC’s Testing Services offers a variety of tests including ACCUPLACER, CLEP, DSST, ACT WorkKeys, ATI TEAS, ETS Praxis and Scantron testing. We also provide computerized and paper/ pencil proctoring services for BSC students, non-BSC students and community members.

Tutoring is available in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, math, writing, computer information systems, engineering, EMS and other subjects by request.

FAST TRACK

Receive credit for the learning you may have already done!

Not all college-credit happens on a college campus.

The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses all the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:

DUAL CREDIT

High school students enroll in college courses and receive both college and high school credit simultaneously. These courses are usually taken at their high school or online.

EARLY ENTRY

High school students take college courses from a BSC instructor either online or on the BSC campus in addition to their high school schedule.

AP/CLEP

AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school and students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam. With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.

The support I received from BSC’s faculty made the slight changes from high school work to college-level classes a breeze. Even if you don’t have the time to fit an entire year of college courses into your time in high school, every credit counts and puts you ahead. This is an opportunity that I am so glad that I took advantage of and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

PRIOR LEARNING

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) can help by giving adults college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.

MILITARY

BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).

STUDENT FINANCE

You don’t have to figure this out alone! BSC Student Finance can help you with:

• Individualized cost estimates

• Billing, refunding and payment plans

• Military and veteran tuition assistance

Out-of-state residents receive in-state tuition with reciprocity. This reciprocity agreement applies to the 10 states pictured and two Canadian provinces, including Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

2022-23 TECHNICAL + ENERGY TUITION ESTIMATES

BOOKSTORE

about $5k per year

2022-23 GEN ED + TRANSFER TUITION

To maintain full-time status, students will need to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. To finish an associate degree in two years, students will need to enroll in 15 credits per semester.

The BSC Bookstore is your one-stop shop for Mystic apparel, gifts, textbooks and supplies. Watch for deals and discounts such as 35% off on home game days and progressive sales to score 20, 30 and 50% off! bismarckstate.edu/StudentFinance

This is an ESTIMATE only. Mandatory Fees are applied to the first 12 credits each semester. Books will vary depending on classes and if you purchase new or used. Some classes may require tools. Room & Board will vary depending on your residence hall and meal plan. If students taking NUPT/ELPW courses (or their employers) are not EPCE members, they will have an additional $44/credit fee. Additional class fees can be found on the BSC website. For cost-per-credit breakdown, visit bismarckstate.edu/Tuition.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid comes in the form of grants, student loans and Federal Work Study. Not all aid is need-based. Even if you don’t qualify for grants, you may still be eligible for loans. To find out if you qualify, fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FAFSA determines your financial aid eligibility and serves as the North Dakota State Grant application for eligible students.

GET STARTED ON YOUR BSC APPLICATION

Complete your Admissions application online at bismarckstate.edu/Apply

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GRANTS are free money that does not have to be repaid. These are given by federal and state government based on your FAFSA.

STAFFORD LOANS are low-interest loans provided through the federal government that do not need to be paid back until six months after graduation.

WORK STUDY is a federal program that provides part-time on-campus jobs for qualifying students with financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help cover college expenses.

Visit www.studentaid.gov to get started on your FAFSA!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Bismarck State College awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to BSC students each year. Scholarships are funded by the BSC Foundation through generous contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations and corporations.

Student awards range from $250 to $6,000 and can be re-awarded annually! Every student should apply. Scholarships are not limited to financial need, and both part-time and full-time students are eligible.

• 75% of applicants receive a scholarship

• First-time, returning, transfer students are eligible

• Scholarships available in every area of study

• All financial situations are considered

• All GPAs are considered

$ in scholarships 1 MILLION close to

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Submit documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcal

NEXT STEPS

Apply for scholarships at bismarckstate.edu/Scholarships

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov

BSC school code: 002988

Apply for housing

Pay tuition deposit for limited enrollment programs (if required)

Submit placement scores (if required)

Additional admissions requirements may apply. For more information go to bismarckstate.edu/Apply

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