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 four sections. Click on the section to jump to it or click the arrows on the right and left sides to navigate. Prepare for Registration Plan Your Degree Registration After Registration
Need help? Click on the linked items to view helpsheets!
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Prepare for Registration Claim your NDUS Account 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 1. If you have not already done so, claim your NDUS
Help Sheets
account. Claim my Account •
Watch welcome video – then click “Claim your NDUS Account”
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This will require you to enter your date of birth
Sign in to CampusConnection Claim NDUS ID and Password NDUS Self Service Help Desk Page
and EMPLID What is My EMPLID? •
2. Already claimed your account but forgot your User ID or Password? I Forgot My User ID •
Who to Contact
Click on “Find my EMPLID”
Click on “Find my User ID”
I Forgot My Password
BSC Help Desk Phone: 701-224-5442 OR NDUS Help Desk Phone: 866-457-6387 Email: NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu
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Prepare for Registration Log in to CampusConnection ACTION ITEMS 1. Log in to CampusConnection 2. Explore CampusConnection!
✓ Find your Advisor ✓ Run your Academic Requirements report ✓ View your Academic Progress
✓ View Grades ✓ Enrollment Verification ✓ View Unofficial Transcript
✓ View Holds ✓ View Tasks ✓ View Notifications
✓ 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-Do’s, 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
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.
Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
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Prepare for Registration Accept Financial Obligation Agreement 1. Review and accept the Financial Obligation Agreement. • 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. • To remove the hold, read and agree to the terms. • Students are required to accept the Agreement once each semester prior to registering
Help Sheets Accept Financial Obligation Agreement
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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Prepare for Registration Apply for Financial Aid ACTION ITEMS 1. Create a FSA ID. • Go to fsaid.ed.gov • Both student and parent need to create a username and password 2. Complete FAFSA 2021-2022 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). • Go to fafsa.ed.gov 3. Watch for communications posted to your CampusConnection and BSC campus email. 4. Review and apply for BSC Foundation Scholarships. Financial Aid helps students and their families secure the resources necessary to fund a BSC education. Many types of aid are available through federal and state programs and through BSC. Be aware of the individual deadlines for any institutional, state, and/or outside scholarships.
Financial Aid – 701.224.5494 or bsc.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu 7
Prepare for Registration Determine How You Will Register ACTION ITEMS 1. Register on your own – Proceed to the next page! 2. or Make a registration appointment -Return to this guide after attending your registration appointment
Tips: 1. Go to the next section of this guide to plan your degree and register on your own. 2. If you would like to attend a registration appointment, refer to your registration materials for scheduling information! 3. For the best virtual registration experience, we recommend using a laptop.
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On Campus Virtual First Week Walk-Ins *Evening Appointments
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Plan Your Degree Verify your Program of Study ACTION ITEM 1. Verify your program of study. • If incorrect, contact Academic Records at 701-224-5478 before proceeding. It is important to verify your program of study before enrolling in classes. Check your program of study in the Academic Progress section of CampusConnection.
DISCOVER PROGRAMS & DEGREES AT BSC!
More Career Services at BSC
Need help deciding? Contact the Mystic Advising & Counseling Center today to speak with a career counselor! Phone: 701-224-5752 Email: bsc.careerservices@bismarckstate.edu
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Plan Your Degree Review Unofficial Transcript If you are a returning/transfer student, it is important to review your unofficial transcript to ensure that your credits have been listed prior to registering for classes. For more information, proceed to the Transfer Student webpage.
Help Sheets Unofficial Transcript Help
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-2545
Placement Scores
Email:
Many English and Math courses require either placement scores or transfer credits that satisfy their prerequisites.
BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu
Placement scores will be listed at the top of your unofficial transcript. Scores are usually valid for 5 years.
Don’t see any scores, but took the ACT/SAT? You may need to have them sent to BSC!
Need to take a placement test? Contact the BSC Testing Center or check out the Placement Testing page. Phone: 701-224-5658 Email: BSC.Testing@bismarckstate.edu
ACT SAT NG Accuplacer
College Level Math 21 530 255
College Level English 18 480 256
Expires 5 years 5 years 3 years
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Plan Your Degree Run Academic Requirements Report
ACTION ITEMS 1. Run your academic requirements report. 2. Choose classes from your report.
Your Academic Requirements Report (Degree Audit) is an interactive tool that provides you with all the requirements needed to complete your degree and allows you to track the progress towards your degree. This report will outline each requirement. It shows which classes you have taken to meet the requirements (including transfer credits), as well as areas where you still need to meet requirements. Each report will list courses that are required for your degree and it will suggest courses that fulfil general education requirements.
Help Sheets Run Academic Requirements
Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420
Email: BSC.records@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 You are assigned an advisor within your program of study.
Advising at BSC
Your advisor can help you: • • •
Select classes. Ensure graduation requirements are met. Act as your go-to person with any questions.
Visiting with your advisor prior to registration each semester will ensure that you will meet degree requirements in a timely manner.
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.
Help Sheets Dates and Deadlines Academic Calendar
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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.
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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After 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 or spouse or employer/funding agency. ➢ Delegated Access to CampusConnection-Allows 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 Thirdparty 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 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 OR NDUS Help Desk Phone: 866-457-6387 Email: NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu
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After Registration Obtain Mystic ID 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 Accept or Decline Financial Aid
ACTION ITEM 1. Accept/Decline Financial Aid. Look for your Financial Aid award communications, posted to your CampusConnection and BSC campus email. Your financial aid file needs to be completed before you can charge textbooks against your financial aid. We recommend that you do not borrow more than you need for your educational expenses. If you are unsure of how much to borrow, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Help Sheets Accept/Decline Financial Aid Quick Cost Estimator
Who to Contact Financial Aid Phone: 701-224-5494
Email: BSC.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu
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After Registration Complete Entrance Counseling and Loan Agreement (MPN) This only applies to students accepting loans for the first time. If you complete this for the summer semester, you will not have to complete this again for the fall semester. You must complete the Entrance Counseling and MPN before you can charge books against your financial aid or use your meal plan.
ACTION ITEMS 1. Go to Studentaid.gov 2. Complete Entrance Counseling. 3. Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN). Entrance Counseling: Before receiving a student loan, borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session. This quick and easy interactive counseling session provides useful tips and tools to help you develop a budget for managing your educational expenses and helps you to understand your loan responsibilities. Master Promissory Note (MPN): The Loan Agreement is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s). Please note that your accepted Federal Student Loans will not disburse to your student account until these items are completed.
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After Registration Set up your Refund Preference ACTION ITEMS 1. Enroll in Direct Deposit 2. 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/refundchoicessso/
Help Sheets Refunds Page Refund Help Sheet 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 Purchase Textbooks
1. Find required text books by checking the Book List on the Bookstore page. 2. Purchase text books 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
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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
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In CampusConnection View textbooks Allows students to search for a class to determine which textbook is needed prior to registering. View help sheet HERE.
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 Pay Tuition 1. View your account information 2. Pay tuition and fees Tuition and fees on the student account are due by 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
Who to Contact Student Finance Phone:
Options for paying tuition: • Online through CampusConnection You or your designated Proxy can make payments online.
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
• In person: Student Finance Office, Schafer Hall, 1st floor • 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 1. View your class schedule. 2. Review BSC Student Policy: Class Attendance. 3. Get to know Blackboard – Learning Management System 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.
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.
Help Sheets Class Schedule Help Sheet Class Schedule-Weekly Calendar Blackboard Help Student Handbook Class Attendance Policy
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 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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