Welcome to
Bismarck State College
To Get Started… Refer to your checklist as you review this guide; mark each item off when completed.
This guide is divided into three sections. Click the arrows on the right and left sides to navigate.
Need help? Click on the linked items to view helpsheets!
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Prepare for Registration Claim your User ID and Password You will need a User ID and Password to log in to CampusConnection in order to register for classes, accept or decline aid, and pay tuition.
ACTION ITEMS
Help Sheets
1. If you have not already done so, claim your NDUS account. Claim my Account •
Watch welcome video – then click “Claim your
Sign in to CampusConnection Claim NDUS ID and Password
NDUS Account” •
This will require you to enter your date of birth and EMPLID
NDUS Self Service Help Desk Page
What is My EMPLID? Click on “Find my EMPLID” 2. Already claimed your account but forgot your User ID or Password?
BSC Help Desk Phone: 701-224-5442
I Forgot My User ID Click on “Find my User ID” I Forgot My Password
Who to Contact
NDUS Help Desk Phone: 866-457-6387
Email: NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu
Prepare for Registration Log in to CampusConnection 3
ACTION ITEMS 1. Log in to CampusConnection 2. Explore CampusConnection!
Find your Advisor Run your Academic Requirements report View your Academic Progress
View Financial Account Pay Online View Tax Forms
View Financial Aid Status Accept Financial Aid
Enroll in Classes using Schedule Planner or Class Search and Enroll Browse Course Catalog Swap or Drop Classes Sign Financial Obligation Agreement
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Prepare for Registration View your, To-Dos, Holds, and Communications
ACTION ITEMS View and Resolve: 1. CampusConnection To Do List. 2. CampusConnection Holds. 3. CampusConnection Communications.
Help Sheets To Do’s are listed on your CampusConnection Student Homepage Tasks and Communications Tile.
To Do List Help Holds Help Communications Help
Holds may be applied by any North Dakota University System institution you have attended. Not all holds are bad! Some are just informational.
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420
Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
Communications are time sensitive materials. Some communications may require your immediate attention and others are for information only. Watch this space for information from Financial Aid and Student Finance, student status notices, and academic standing notices.
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Prepare for Registration Accept Financial Obligation Agreement ACTION ITEMS 1. Review and accept the Financial Obligation Agreement.
Help Sheets • This agreement is listed as a hold in CampusConnection. It is an understanding of the legal obligation to pay charges assessed to your Student Account.
Accept Financial Obligation Agreement
Who to Contact • To remove the hold, read and agree to the terms.
Student Finance Phone:
• Students are required to accept the Agreement each semester prior to registering
Email:
Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706
BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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Registration Register for Classes
ACTION ITEM 1. Register for classes on your own in CampusConnection. Register with Schedule Planner OR Class Search and Enroll 2. Check your class schedule to verify your enrollment. You will need a copy of your class schedule to purchase books in the bookstore!
Help Sheets Schedule Planner Help: Add a Class Drop a Class Swap a Class How to Use Schedule Planner Video Tutorial
Class Search and Enroll Help: Add a Class Drop a Class Swap a Class
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420
Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
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Registration Know your Advisor
ACTION ITEM 1. Locate your advisor using CampusConnection.
Help Sheets Your advisor can help you: • •
Select classes. Act as your go-to person with any questions.
Advising at BSC
Who to Contact Mystic Advising and Counseling Center Phone: 701-224-5752
Email: BSC.Advising@bismarckstate.edu
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Registration Review Dates & Deadlines ACTION ITEMS 1. Review the Dates & Deadlines Schedule and the Academic Calendar Mark add, drop, and refund deadlines on your calendar. •
Match up the Begin and End Dates listed on your class schedule with the Dates & Deadlines Schedule.
BSC provides all important dates and deadlines in two documents. •
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Academic Calendar – lists school dates, such as textbook purchasing, tuition deadlines, and school breaks. Dates and Deadlines Schedule – lists classes by length as well as the add, drop, and withdraw deadlines. It also includes the last day to drop/withdraw for 100% tuition refund.
Help Sheets Dates and Deadlines Academic Calendar
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420
Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
You are responsible for knowing the “Dates & Deadlines”, not abiding by these dates could not only impact your GPA, but your wallet as well!
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Registration Sharing Information ACTION ITEMS 1. Decide if you want to share your academic or financial records with anyone else. This can be a parent, spouse or employer/funding agency. •
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Delegated Access to CampusConnectionAllows you to give access to selected sections of CampusConnection to a third party, or proxy. For example, your parents could log in to help you pay your bill or to view your grades. FERPA Release-is a legal document allowing the release of certain information (Academic and/or Financial) to listed individuals.
Help Sheets Delegated Access: Add a Proxy Edit or Remove a Proxy Proxy Registration and Sign In
FERPA: FERPA Information Page FERPA Form
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420
Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) prohibits Bismarck State College from releasing academic and financial records to anyone without written consent from you. If you would like anyone, such as parents/guardians, employers and/or Third-party funding agencies to have access to your academic and/or financial information complete the FERPA form to authorize the release.
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After After Registration Registration Registration Access your BSC Email
ACTION ITEMS 1. Set up BSC Email and check for new communications. BSC student email is the college’s official means of communication with students. Check your BSC email frequently in order to stay current with academic and financial communications as well as college events.
Help Sheets Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo) Email and Email Help
Who to Contact BSC Help Desk Phone: 701-224-5442
NDUS Help Desk Phone: 866-457-6387
Email: NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu
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After Registration Obtain Mystic Card
ACTION ITEM 1. Obtain your Mystic ID Card
The Mystic card is your official college identification card to be used for services such as dining, bookstore purchases, library, campus activities, local business discounts, Aquatic and Wellness Center and Mystic Print. There is no charge for the first Mystic ID Card. ID cards do not expire as long as you are a BSC student. Get your Mystic Card at the Campus Information Desk located next to the BSC Bookstore in the upper level of the Student Union. (701-224-5677) Students must present: • • •
Photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) Current class schedule Date of Birth
Help Sheets Mystic ID Card Mystic Dollars Mystic Print
Who to Contact Student Finance Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706
Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Emergency Contact Information ACTION ITEM 1. Complete Emergency Contact Information Emergency contact information is extremely important in the event of an accident or medical emergency. The person(s) you list will be contacted if you have a health or safety emergency. You must enter a parent/guardian, spouse, family member, or other trusted individual as your emergency contact.
Help Sheets Add/Update Emergency Contact Campus Safety and Security Page
Who to Contact Campus Safety & Security Phone: 701-224-2700
Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Purchase Textbooks ACTION ITEMS 1. Find required text books by checking the Book List on the Bookstore page. 2. Purchase textbooks with the BSC Bookstore!
Textbook Purchasing Schedule August 2
Begin purchasing textbooks with check, cash or credit card
August 18 September 1
Begin purchasing textbooks with financial aid, third party or collaborative students Last day to purchase textbooks with financial aid or third party
September 3
Last day to return books for a refund
Options for purchasing textbooks: •
In person: BSC Bookstore (Main Level - Student Union) Students must have their Mystic ID card and current class schedule.
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Online through BSC bookstore
Help Sheets Textbook Rental program Charging against financial aid or to a 3rd party Refund Policy Book Buy Back
Who to Contact BSC Book Store Phone: 701-224-5453
Email: BSC.bookstore@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Set up your Refund Preference
After
Registration
ACTION ITEMS 2. 3.
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Enroll in Direct Deposit
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Select Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College has partnered with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid refund. For more information about BankMobile, visit this link: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/ref undchoicessso/
Help Sheets Set up refund options
Who to Contact Student Finance Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706
Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Pay Tuition
After Registration ACTION ITEMS 1.
View your account information
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Pay tuition and fees
Tuition and fees on the student account are due the first day of class. All other charges such as late fees, fines, room, board, etc. are due the date they are incurred. Student Finance starts accepting payments on August 10, 2021.
Help Sheets View Student Account Information Make a Payment Set up authorized user to make payment Set up refund options
Who to Contact Student Finance
Options for paying tuition: • Online through CampusConnection You or your designated Proxy can make payments online. • In person: Student Finance Office, Schafer Hall, 1st floor
Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706
Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
• By Mail: BSC Student Finance, PO Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506 • By Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706 • Payment Plan Find out how to apply!
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After Registration Attend Classes
ACTION ITEMS 1. View your class schedule.
Help Sheets Class Schedule Help Sheet
2. Review BSC Student Policy: Class Attendance. 3. Get to know Blackboard – Learning Management
Class Schedule-Weekly Calendar
System
Blackboard Help As a student you are expected to attend all class sessions of any class for which you are registered. To avoid being administratively dropped, it is important for you to establish a record of regular attendance and participation.
Student Handbook Class Attendance Policy
Who to Contact Student Finance
The BSC Student Handbook is more than just a policy manual, it includes information about campus resources, safety information, extracurricular activities, and more. The handbook lists offices you may need to go to for particular information and how to contact them.
Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706
Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Visit with Key Offices and Virtual Resource Fair Visit the Virtual Resource Fair below the Registration Guide.
Financial Aid Office
Student Finance Office
One-on one virtual meeting to answer questions regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA, loans, grants, scholarships).
One-on-one virtual meeting to provide tuition estimates, and answer questions regarding refunds and payment plans.
Schedule appointment by phone or email:
Schedule an appointment by phone or email:
Phone: (701) 224-5494 Email: bsc.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu
Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706 Email: bsc.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
Student and Residence Life
Veterans Services
Want to setup a virtual or on-campus tour of a Hall? Have questions regarding on campus housing, club and organizations, intramurals and activities.
One-on one virtual meeting to answer questions regarding GI Bill Benefits, Tuition Assistance and GoArmyEd.
Schedule appointment by phone or email:
Phone: (701) 224-2576 (701) 224-5779
Phone: (701) 224-5464 Email: BSC.housing@bismarckstate.edu
Schedule appointment by phone or email:
Email: Christopher.heydt@bismarckstate.edu Christine.a.beckler@bismarckstate.edu
Student Accessibility The Student Accessibility Office promotes equal access to campus programs and services by arranging accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To determine eligibility, students must submit an application for service and provide disability documentation which supports the need for requested accommodations. Applications can be submitted online at bismarckstate.edu/accessibility. For additional information or to initiate service, contact us by phone or email: Phone: 701-224-5671 Email: BSC.accessibility@bismarckstate.edu
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