Forty-two area Dual Credit/Early Entry high school students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2026 semester, and prior to their high school graduation ceremony. Eight of those students graduated with two degrees, and three graduated with three degrees. The graduates were recognized at the college's 86th commencement ceremony held on May 15, 2026, at the BSC Bavendick Center. The ceremony is available to view on the BSC website.

The BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry program is an opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses to meet their high school graduation requirements and receive college credit all at the same time. Dual Credit/Early Entry students can earn the required college credits to graduate from high school with a certificate or associate degree from BSC.