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Application for Degree

Complete the Application for Degree

Student holding a BSC degree, standing in front of the Jack Science Center at BSC.

If you've completed the required BSC coursework toward a college certificate, diploma or associate degree while in high school, follow the steps below to make sure everything is in place for graduation. 


 1. Complete the Application for Degree

  • Submit your Application for Degree during your final semester of high school enrollment. This form lets BSC know you're ready to graduate and begins the official review of your academic record. It also walks you through all the steps needed to prepare for graduation


 2. Send Your Final High School Transcript
  • Don't forget BSC needs your final high school transcript to award your degree
    • Login to PowerSchool and select Send Your Transcript After High School to schedule it ahead of time
    • Ask your high school office to send it after you graduate

 3. Check Your BSC Email Regularly
  • Be sure to set up your BSC email, as all official communication from BSC will be sent there only. You will receive important updates about:
    • Commencement details
    • Graduations status or missing requirements
    • Final notices regarding your diploma

4. Diploma Mailing & Final Review 
  • Once final grades are posted and your high school transcript is received, BSC will review your record 
    • If all requirements are met, your graduation status will change to "Degree Awarded" in Campus Connection, and your diploma will be mailed within two weeks
    • If requirements are not met, you’ll be notified by email

Questions

Dual Credit Coordinator
bsc.dc@bismarckstate.edu 
701-224-2573

Academic Records 
bsc.records@bismarckstate.edu
701-224-2533