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NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
2017-2018 WAHPETON VIEWBOOK
L ea r n SMARTER. EA R N FASTER.
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L ea r n SMARTER. EA R N FASTER. At the North Dakota State College of Science, you’ll learn smarter with expert instructors teaching real-world skills. And you’ll earn faster by landing your dream career in just two years. We call it the science of success. You’ll call it the best way to get where you’re going.
98 %
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PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION*
JOB OPENINGS PER GRADUATE*
CAREER PATHS
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ACADEMIC AND CAREER GUIDANCE
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STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS
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When it’s time to close the books and take a break, get involved—do something, be active and have fun! There’s something for everyone at NDSCS.
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STUDENT CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP Even if you don’t identify yourself as a leader, everyone has the potential to lead! NDSCS has several leadership opportunities such as NDSCS Ambassadors, Student Senate, Science of Leadership and Wildcat Welcome Team.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLAIR T. BLIKRE ACTIVITIES CENTER ●●
WILDCAT WELLNESS CENTER
We also have 30+ student clubs and organizations that are academic
Fully equipped with treadmills,
based, interest based and faith based such as Campus Activities Board
bikes, elliptical machines, TVs
(CAB), DECA, Media Squad, Phi Theta Kappa, Diesel Club and Dental Club.
and more.
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WILDCAT WEIGHT ROOM Fully equipped with benches, free weights, dumbbells and
INTRAMURALS
squat racks.
Enjoy playing sports? Join one of our 8 intramural leagues. Open to all students, except those involved in varsity sports.
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Indoor Track and Swimming Pool
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2 Racquetball Courts
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Free access with NDSCS I.D. to all
PERFORMING ARTS If you’re interested in performing arts, NDSCS offers opportunities in choir,
fitness facilities.
band and theater.
STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES
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On-campus health nurse and personal counselor located in
EVENTS 250+ free campus activities and events are held each year, like dances,
Riley Hall. ●●
lectures, comedians, theater productions and sporting events. NDSCS.EDU/EVENTS
Available at no additional cost to students.
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In cooperation with Essentia Health, NDSCS offers Medication
AGAWASIE DAY Get ready for a day of fun, food, games and music! Agawasie Day takes place every May right before finals and is a great day to de-stress and make memories.
Management Services.
ON-CAMPUS DINING . ●●
Convenient and nutritional dining options.
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WE ARE THE WILDCATS! OUR NJCAA TEAMS ARE NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE IN VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL.
COMPETITIVE ATHLETES Whether you’re looking to compete for a couple years or hope to play at a 4-year college, the Wildcat Athletic Program can take you where you want to be. If you’re not afraid to work harder, become better and give it everything you’ve got, we’ll be there to encourage and guide you even
IMPRESSIVE STATS FOOTBALL 27 All-Americans 12 Conference Titles
more to help you reach your goals.
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
VOLLEYBALL
Get ready to train, work out or take in an athletic event in one of our
9 NJCAA All-Americans
top-notch facilities. Our quality athletic, fitness and recreational facilities
13 Region Titles
are some of the best! NDSCSWILDCATS.COM
Bowl Appearances
28 Mon-Dak Conference Titles 5 National Appearances
MEN’S BASKETBALL 29 NJCAA All-Americans 21 Region Titles 30 Mon-Dak Conference Titles 10 National Appearances
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 15 NJCAA All-Americans 6 Region Titles 5
Mon-Dak Conference Titles
3 National Appearances
SOFTBALL 1
All-American
2 Mon-Dak Conference Titles
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The complete campus experience.
THE ALLEY
NDSCS BOOKSTORE
A TV lounge by day and the spot for hanging out,
Your one-stop shop for textbooks, class tools, Wildcat
dances and a variety of other exciting events at night.
apparel and snacks.
GAME ROOM
MILDRED JOHNSON LIBRARY
A fun place to challenge friends to free video games, darts, foosball, ping pong or a game of pool. Don’t forget to catch the game on the 90” flat screen TV!
NDSCS POLICE Available 24/7 to keep students, as well as the campus, safe and secure.
MAIL CENTER Check your post office box, mail a letter or package, or buy a book of stamps. 8
This full-service library, both on campus and online, provides videos, books, e-books, interactive media, Apple TV and iPad stations.
CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Earn extra money with several job opportunities on campus – from dining services and facilities management to office services and residential life.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE NDSCS.EDU/RESIDENTIAL-LIFE Living on campus can be one of the most rewarding experiences during your time at NDSCS. You will be close to classes, dining, campus events and more!
THE TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS AT NDSCS WAHPETON
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RESIDENTIAL HALLS
FAMILY AND STUDENT LIVING
Forkner (co-ed - suite style)
College Townhomes
Nordgaard (co-ed - suite style)
Northwest Apartments
academic and
Riley (co-ed - honors)
Southeast Apartments
personal success.
Robertson (men's - traditional) Schulz (men's - traditional)
Apply for housing and dining at
Walton (women's - traditional)
NDSCS.edu/Residential-Life/Apply
TOUR OUR RESIDENCE HALLS! NDSCS.EDU/RESIDENCEHALLS
RESIDENT ASSISTANT NDSCS Resident Assistants, or RAs, are student staff members who live in the residence halls to help create and promote safe and inclusive living and learning communities on campus. ●●
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Experience excellent leadership training and real-life work experience in a convenient setting right on campus.
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Any current incoming student may apply.
NDSCS.EDU/BECOMEANRA
STAY AND SAVE
opportunity for students who remain in the residence halls after their first year of living on campus. ●●
Beat any price increases! Choose your room and retain the current housing and dining plan rates for the following academic year.
HEKTNER STUDENT CENTER DINING OPTIONS FLICKERTAIL DINING ROOM Serving healthy, all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner options
that you will achieve
Within walking distance to campus classes and events. Safe and secure living environment. On-campus community of friends and support. Affordable room rates, starting from $1,410 per semester. Grab hold of your independence. Variety of living spaces available: suite-style, traditional rooms, apartments and
Living on campus at NDSCS is affordable, convenient and smart! Save even more by participating in Stay and Save – a unique savings
increases the likelihood
townhomes.
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Honors Hall available for qualifying students. Resident Assistants available 24/7. On-campus dining with meal plans ranging from $809-$2,055.
7 days a week.
WILD GROUNDS CAFÉ AND COFFEE SHOP Quick-service restaurant offering a variety of fresh and healthy options: salads, sandwiches and burgers, Wildcat pizza, grab-and-go options, specialty coffee, beverages and more. Open Monday-Friday.
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Weekly menus, nutrition information and more at NDSCS.EDU/DINING. NDSCS.EDU | 9
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CA R E E R O P TIO N S
With so many academic options available in Wahpeton, Fargo or online, your dream career starts here. Watch our 25+ CAREER VIDEOS on YouTube!
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WAHPETON AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
Ag Business Agriculture (Liberal Arts Transfer) Animal Science Crop Production Sales & Technology Farm Management Precision Agriculture Ranch Management Wildlife Management (Liberal Arts Transfer)
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology Building Construction Technology Construction Management Technology Electrical Construction Electrical Master Technician HVAC/R Technology Industrial Electrical Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Mechanical Systems Plumbing
BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Business Administration (Liberal Arts Transfer) Business Technology Management General Business Management Retail & Sales Management Restaurant Management
EDUCATION & TRAINING Early Childhood Education (Liberal Arts Transfer)
Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) General Liberal Arts (Liberal Arts Transfer) Health, Physical Education & Recreation (Liberal Arts Transfer)
Music (Liberal Arts Transfer)
HEALTH SCIENCE
Chiropractic (Liberal Arts Transfer) Clinical Laboratory Science (Liberal Arts Transfer)
Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Dental (Liberal Arts Transfer) Health Information Technician Medical (Liberal Arts Transfer) Medical Coding Nursing - Practical Nursing (LPN) - Registered Nursing (ASN-RN) - Registered Nursing (AAS-RN) Nursing (Liberal Arts Transfer) Occupational Therapy Assistant Optometry (Liberal Arts Transfer) Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy (Liberal Arts Transfer) Social Work (Liberal Arts Transfer)
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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Culinary Arts Restaurant Management
HUMAN SERVICES
Psychology (Liberal Arts Transfer) Social Work (Liberal Arts Transfer)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Management Information Systems (Liberal Arts Transfer)
Web Design (Combo of face-to-face and online) Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face and online)
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
Criminal Justice (Liberal Arts Transfer) Emergency Management (Liberal Arts Transfer) Law (Liberal Arts Transfer)
LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER General Liberal Arts
MANUFACTURING
Industrial Electrical Precision Machining Technology Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology Technical Studies Welding Technology
STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology Biotechnology (Liberal Arts Transfer) Chemistry (Liberal Arts Transfer) Computer Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Electrical Construction Electrical Master Technician Engineering (Liberal Arts Transfer) HVAC/R Technology Industrial Electrical Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Mathematics (Liberal Arts Transfer) Natural Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Physical Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Precision Machining Technology Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face and online) Welding Technology
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology Automotive & Diesel Master Technician Automotive Technology Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Diesel Technology - Case IH Diesel Technology - General Diesel Diesel Technology - Komatsu John Deere Tech Powersports Technology
FARGO BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Business Administration - Transfer Business Management (Business Pro Curriculum Option)
- Entrepreneurship - Finance - Management/Supervision - Sales General Business Management Retail & Sales Management
HEALTH SCIENCE
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Paramedic Technology - Community Paramedic1 Practical Nursing*
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology Support Information Systems Administrator IT Forensics and Security Web Design Web Developer
LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER Criminal Justice - Transfer Education - Transfer General Liberal Arts
MANUFACTURING Welding Technology
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*A Practical Nursing cohort group is scheduled to begin Spring 2018. Additional cohort groups will begin as funding and student numbers allow.
REMOTE DELIVERY ONLINE / LIVE WEB-BASED Business Technology Management Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Paramedic Technology - Community Paramedic1 Health Information Technician Liberal Arts/Transfer Medical Coding Pharmacy Technician Retail & Sales Management Technical Studies Web Design Web Developer
Programs listed by available location.
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At NDSCS we pride ourselves on providing you the optimal academic setting. You’ll learn from top faculty combined with industry partners and state-of-the-art equipment.
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THE ADVANTAGE OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY
TRI-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY: PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
More than 20 leading worldwide and regional
Combining five institutions into one cooperative system
companies partner with NDSCS to provide the latest
increases the range of classes and opportunities for
equipment, tools and technology for hands-on learning.
all students. And course exchange is as easy as
This serves as a built-in network that can connect you
one, two, three!
to your dream career right after graduation.
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Register with your main campus. Tuition is paid to your main campus and program fees are processed separately. Grades earned through Tri-College are included in your grade point average and academic records with your main college.
ALL YOU DO IS SIGN UP AND TAKE CLASSES!
PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
SMALL CLASSES FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING
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North Dakota State College of Science
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Concordia College
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North Dakota State University
With our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
more one-on-one time with instructors and build
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
strong connections with peers.
*2016 North Dakota State College of Science Graduate Placement Report.
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Attending college is incredibly rewarding, yet it’s also challenging. That’s why we provide countless resources to support you as you achieve your academic goals.
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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Your one-stop shop for assistance or concerns. We want you to succeed and we’ll support you all the way! NDSCS.EDU/STUDENTSUCCESS
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE ●●
Day and evening peer and professional tutoring.
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Course requirements information.
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Support for students struggling academically or needing/requesting assistance.
LO W CO S T, UN IVE R S I T Y E X P E R IE N CE, H IG H JO B PL A CE ME N T.
ND S C S J U S T . MA KE S S E N S E LAURA
INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER SERVICES ●●
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Job search preparation, career fairs, cooperative education and internships.
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From interviewing prep to résumé writing – your career success is our priority.
CAREER EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING ●●
Assistance with exploring occupations and selecting an academic program that best fits your strengths and abilities.
SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS ●●
Accessibility Services
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Veterans Assistance
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Student Advocate – a resource for non-academic concerns
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Campus Nurse
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Personal Counseling
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STUDENT RETENTION RATE! The national average (IPEDS) is 58.2%. Our students' success is a testament to the support NDSCS students receive.
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D I A L A I C F INA N
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. Apply for an NDSCS scholarship or any number of external scholarships.
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FINANCIAL AID NDSCS.EDU/FINANCIALAID Financial aid is financial assistance to help pay for college expenses and includes grants, work-study, scholarships and low-interest loans. Aid can come from the U.S. federal government, the state or the
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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Live and dine on campus and pay
Recipients of federal, state or NDSCS-sponsored aid must be working
in-state tuition rates.
toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program. Most federal aid programs require at least half-time active enrollment.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Determine if you qualify for grants, federal loans and work-study. Starting October 1, apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter the NDSCS code 002996.
SCHOLARSHIPS NDSCS.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS
NDSCS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ON CAMPUS + DINING PLAN Tuition/Fees* $4,880 Room and Board** $6,158 Books/Supplies $1,000
ANNUAL TOTAL*** $12,038 * The average amount for per-credit fees is $692 for all states (excluding campusapproved fees). The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester. ** Room/board amount is the total of a double room ($2,820) and a 225 meal plan ($3,338). *** The total does not include personal expenses. All rates are for two semesters.
NDSCS distributes to students over $300,000 annually in scholarships.
Use our cost estimate worksheet
Scholarship awards are based on GPA, ACT score, academic program
and find specific program costs at
and financial need. Scholarship applications can be completed at
NDSCS.EDU/COSTS.
any time. NDSCS recommends applying by February 1st for the best opportunity to receive a scholarship.
NORTH DAKOTA ACADEMIC OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Available to North Dakota residents, these scholarships are based on high school GPA, ACT or WorkKeys results as well as courses
FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS ndscs.fin.aid@ndscs.edu 701-671-2207
completed in high school.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION (FAFSA)
NDSCS SCIENCE OF SUCCESS STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Available October 1, 2017 for the
Funded by a $648,000 National Science Foundation grant, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students. Recipients must be pursuing a degree in an approved science, technology, engineering or math-related program.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
2018-2019 academic year.
NDSCS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY DEADLINE December 1, 2017
Scholarship funds are available through community groups, organizations and companies outside of NDSCS. We encourage you to explore the options.
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FIVE SIMPLE STEPS APPLY ONLINE AND PAY THE $35 APPLICATION FEE Get started at NDSCS.EDU/APPLY.
APPLICATION DEADLINE NDSCS doesn’t have an application deadline, but some programs do fill up quickly. The sooner you submit your application, the better your chances are for getting into your program of choice.
Applications for most programs that begin in August are accepted throughout the year, but an early application
ADMISSION QUESTIONS
is recommended.
ndscs.admissions@ndscs.edu
SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT OR GED
ENROLLMENT SERVICES
An in-progress transcript must be sent to make an admission
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decision. An official high school transcript with final grades
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and a graduation date is required upon completion of high
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school. To be considered official, the transcripts must be
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sent directly to NDSCS from the high school. Official GED transcripts must be sent directly to NDSCS from the state in which the GED was earned.
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SUBMIT OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Transfer students, and students taking course work at colleges or universities while enrolled in high school, must submit official in-progress transcripts. To be considered official, the transcripts must be sent directly to NDSCS from the issuing institution. Final college transcripts must be submitted once all course work is completed.
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SUBMIT TEST SCORES If you are applying for an Associate in Applied Science, Diploma or Certificate program you will need to obtain minimum entrance scores in order to meet the Program Admission Requirements for your selected program. Approved exams include the ACT, SAT and Accuplacer. For more information, including the required scores for your selected program, visit NDSCS.EDU/REQUIREMENTS.
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SUBMIT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION Send medical records with proof of two MMR immunizations (measles, mumps and rubella) and proof of meningitis immunization (if under 21). Go to NDSCS.EDU/IMMUNIZATIONS for more information.
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800 6th Street North
1305 19th Avenue North
Wahpeton, ND 58076
Fargo, ND 58102
800-342-4325, ext. 2521
701-231-6935
The North Dakota State College of Science is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 800-621-7440.
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