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(KFYR-TV) As the Hispanic population in this country has continued to grow, industries like health care have seen a need for Spanish-speaking workers. The BSC nish class for healthcare workers helps solve this issue while giving students a skill they’ll be able to show future employers.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/01/16/new-spanish-class-healthcare-fields-bsc/
Bismarck State College will be open for business this fall welcoming students back to the classrooms. Classes will be offered in a variety of formats to give students options, keep them safe and minimize health risks. Technological investments made over the summer will allow for adaptable
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-defines-class-formats-for-fall/
This story is reprinted with permission from the Lignite Energy Council.
The lignite-based power plants that dot the hillsides near Center, Beulah, Stanton and Washburn generate more than electricity. They also generate jobs - thousands of them. Since the 1970s, Bismarck State College has partnered
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The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) and its founding education partner, Bismarck State College National Energy Center for Excellence (NECE), are thrilled to announce an enhanced partnership. In addition to current, online education and training programs, Electric and Nuclear Power Technology,
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Only five years after its designation as North Dakota Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College (BSC) has recorded its highest enrollment in 10 years with 4,065 students enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester – a nearly 8% increase over Fall 2022.
The third largest institution
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-reports-10-year-enrollment-high-for-fall;-largest-freshman-class-in-school-history/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College has recorded its highest fall enrollment in 10 years, with an 8% increase in students over last year.
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When does registration begin?
As soon as a course is published online or in print, you may register. Registration for continuing education courses is an ongoing process as new courses are beginning all the time. At any given time, there will be a number of classes for which you can register-and in
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Generally, Veterans using their GI Bill education benefits must do the following:
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What makes for a great Continuing Education instructor?
Potential instructors are passionate about the topic they wish to teach and have an experience background in the subject matter. From canning to dance to the history of North Dakota State parks, if it's your specialty, get in touch with us! Your
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Schea Bullhead knows that the best way to get where he’s going is to find a route where the transitions from small to big, and then to bigger still, aren’t overwhelming. Bismarck State College fit the bill for him.
Bullhead is from Fort Yates, N.D., on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/bscprovidesbridgeforbullhead/
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The following are minimum specifications for the laptop computer a student should purchase. The estimated total cost for this computer is $1500. The brand, model, shape, size and color are up to the student to decide carefully.
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BSC is looking for online cybersecurity and computer networking adjunct professors.
Current Openings
Adjunct Cybersecurity and Computer Information Technology Instructors
Summary of Position
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsibilities include teaching cybersecurity and information
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/faculty/joinourteam/
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required to operate any commercial motor vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds. Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of safety, knowledge, experience, skills,
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/automation management/degree-plans/
For over a decade, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, access to capital and personalized support services. Now, they have partnered with Bismarck State
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-and-goldman-sachs-partnering-to-offer-free-small-business-program/
BSC's Comm 292 class will air its television show, MystiCast, live on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. and you can watch it all right here.
MystiCast is BSC’s bimonthly video news broadcast program which is typically recorded and posted online for viewers to enjoy. This final episode of
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“Time” – Natasha Sickler.
“Time management” – Karter Dolan.
“… and more time” – Dillon Sailer.
“A lot of time, energy and emotional support” – Jeff Jung.
“Very time consuming” – Natasha.
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The BSC Carpentry students will be showcasing both their cabinetry and their home building skills over the next week:
BSC Cabinetry Class Open House
Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Room 248 BSC Technical Center
From wooden toilet seats to pallet furniture, students will show their individual
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsccarpentryprogramhighlightsstudentworkatopenhouses/
Bismarck State College hosts select singers from around the state for the first annual Class B @ BSC! event Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30.
About 75 junior and senior high school students from class B schools will be on campus for the music education festival. A public concert is scheduled
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschostschoirfestivalandsaturdayconcert/
Join BSC's Project Management Class as they host the Student Spring Carnival in the Union!
Students can stop by to enjoy the Las Vegas themed event and enjoy free food, games and enter for a chance to win a prize! The Project Management class has worked hard to create this event using the skills they
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/spring-carnival-/
Need to pick up an extra class this summer? Whether you are currently attending a four-year college or enrolled at BSC, taking a summer class is a smart way to save on tuition and keep your momentum going.
Stay on top of your studies this summer by earning extra credits, catching up on a
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/summerclasses/
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management at Bismarck State College is designed with flexibility in mind, offered entirely online to accommodate your unique schedule and learning preferences.
As you plan your academic path, here are some key points to consider:
Semester Schedule:
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The energy industry plays an important role in North Dakota’s economy, providing thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Many areas of the industry expect strong growth over the coming decade, while also experiencing high levels of retirements, leading to strong demand for qualified, skilled employees.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/
This page assists students with a course drop or withdraw to zero credits. There are many items to take into consideration, please review the following information before dropping or withdrawing.
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The Industrial Automation and Robotics program at Bismarck State College is designed with a convenient on-campus schedule to accommodate your unique schedule and learning preferences.
As you plan your academic path, here are some key points to consider:
Semester Schedule: Courses
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/industrial automation/courseschedule/
The building blocks of a great career and rewarding future are waiting for you as an adult returning to college at Bismarck State College. Whether you dive in full time, or take it one class at a time, BSC welcomes you!
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When it became clear that a traditional commencement ceremony wasn’t in the cards, the BSC community invested dozens of hours creating a livestream video event that honored the 970 students who earned degrees, and welcomed Miss America 2018 Cara Mund as the 2020 BSC commencement speaker. A
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/virtual-commencement-brings-community-together/
Bismarck State College awards diplomas to 1,081 graduates during its 76th spring commencement Friday, May 13, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m. and will stream live to computers and mobile devices from bismarckstate.edu/livestream/.
Graduates represent 46
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Welding is critical to both the energy and manufacturing industries in North Dakota. With power plants producing energy, those facilities have to be maintained 24 hours a day. "It requires the skill of welding. You also have manufacturing in this state – John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/makingsparksforindustryandart/
The Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program presents its Festival of Short Plays for adult audiences May 3-4 in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set for 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days, the six one-act plays are produced by the BSC One Act Production class. Students are responsible for play
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017oneactplays/
(The Dickinson Press) One of internationally-recognized Bismarck-based wet plate photographer Shane Balkowitsch’s most recent endeavors has been teaching ART 199 at BSC. Since January 2025, Balkowitsch has invited students to his studio for a 16-week class with the final goal of producing their
https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/local/the-rare-art-of-shane-balkowitsch
Since graduating from Mandan High School in 2012, Brooke Ternes has led an interesting life traveling the country taking seasonal jobs. She worked at a fudge shop on Mackinac Island in Michigan, did housekeeping for at a private ski mountain club in Montana, worked at a gym in Miami, did both online
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/brooketernes/
Register for your Spring semester classes now and you could win a $100 textbook gift card to buy next semester's textbooks!
Classes fill up quickly so don't delay registering for your Spring 2022 classes so you get the classes and the schedule you want!
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BSC offers online classes in nearly every discipline as well as several online-only programs. Nearly two-thirds of our student body is enrolled in at least one online course and 44 percent are enrolled only in online courses.
While online learning offers great convenience and
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The way school is done here is different, and quite frankly, I think I like the English school system better. Like any system, it has its disadvantages, but it honestly parallels the usage of the metric measurements in the UK (and most of the world), and how Americans use the standard measurement system.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/schoolstructure/
Explore your passions and expand your horizons with Bismarck State College's enrichment classes. Whether you're interested in developing new professional skills, discovering a creative hobby, or simply learning for the joy of it, our diverse catalog has something for everyone. From technology and
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One of the most convenient ways to register for classes as a BSC student is through our online portal, Campus Connection. You'll be happy to know that it's a quick and easy process that can be completed right from the comfort of your own home. With this online platform, you'll be able to browse through
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Students are limited to 20 credits per Fall and Spring semesters, 15 credits in the Summer. Those who find it necessary to exceed this credit limit, must seek approval by completing the Course Overload Request form. Forms must be submitted by the end of the second day of classes during the semester
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Campus Connection is the BSC student information system that allows students access to information 24/7. Students can check for open classes, register for courses, print a class schedule, drop and add courses, accept/decline financial aid, and pay tuition anywhere there is access to the web.
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Academic advisors are available in the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center (MACC) and can assist with a wide range of academic needs, including:
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This ESL class is for English learners with strong language skills who want to improve their fluency and accuracy. This course is intended for students who have achieved level 4 (early intermediate) or equivalent to completing the Adult Learning Center (ALC) English proficiency program.
Using the
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Thanks to the popularity of modern digital photography, darkrooms have become a thing of the past, but a new art elective course is bringing a unique, historic photography process back to the forefront and into the classroom. For the first time in more than a decade, Bismarck State College (BSC) students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/historic-wet-plate-photography-art-elective-offered-this-spring-at-bsc/
Starting in January, Bismarck State College (BSC) will offer Spanish 101 for Healthcare during the spring semester. The beginner-level course is designed specifically for current healthcare professionals who want to enhance their ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, and for students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-spanish-language-course-designed-specifically-for-healthcare-professionals/
(KFYR-TV) BSC TrainND Manager Brian Ellersick welcomes Wayne Wolff from KFYR-TV's ND Today show to campus to learn more about the CDL course at BSC.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2026/01/12/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-cdl-class/
(KFYR-TV) Classes are back in session at Bismarck State College. One of the new things this year is the increased interest in Spanish classes.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/08/26/bsc-sees-increased-interest-spanish-classes/
Bismarck State College will be closed and all classes canceled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, due to worsening weather and road conditions.
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Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, will move forward with phase two of its research into a carbon capture and storage program, following a U.S. EPA decision to grant North Dakota regulatory primacy over Class VI injection wells.
Gerald Bachmeier, Red Trail CEO, says the plan is in
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/redtrailenergymovesforwardwithcarboncaptureresearch/
All classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later on Wednesday, Jan. 10 are canceled due to worsening weather conditions. BSC’s normal business operations will remain open until 5 p.m. The BSC Library will be closing at 5 p.m.
If classes need to be canceled for Thursday, Jan. 11, the announcement will
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/jan10classcancellation/
All Bismarck State College classes, offices and events are closed and cancelled for Tuesday, March 6, due to the winter storm. Only designated emergency personnel should report for work. All classes, business operations and events will resume on Wednesday, March 7.
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Due to the extremely cold weather conditions forecasted, all Bismarck State College classes, offices and on-campus events beginning at 4 p.m. or later on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and all day Wednesday, Jan. 30 are closed and cancelled.
BSC Student Union WILL BE OPEN 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
BSC Mystic
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Due to the developing weather conditions forecast for this evening, all Bismarck State College classes, offices, and on-campus events will begin late at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 8. All on-campus classes scheduled prior to 10 a.m. are cancelled. Designated emergency personnel should report to work
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To give the students in his directing class a better understanding of all that goes into producing a play, Bismarck State College Assistant Professor of Theatre, Danny Devlin, Ph.D., applied for a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to create the ND Ten Minute Playwriting Competition.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctheatresndtenminuteplaywritingcompetitionreceivesmorethan500submissions/
Rising Star Jack Golden’s story is very “BSC-centric” he says. Golden was an Eagle Scout but says he wasn’t a great student. He didn’t know what he wanted to do after high school, so he enrolled at Bismarck State College and took business and political science classes.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/goldensstarrisesonnationalstage/
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm advisories and warnings for the Bismarck-Mandan area through Thursday, Dec. 15. Freezing rain, ice, snow and wind are expected with 9-12 inches of snow accumulations possible.
Due to the impact of the anticipated storm and our concern
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closing-for-winter-storm/
Due to worsening weather conditions and the uncertainty of safe travel conditions, Bismarck State College has made the decision to keep campus closed on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The National Weather Service is forecasting 2-4 inches of snow today and another 3-5 inches tonight. Freezing rain, additional
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-remain-closed-on-dec-14-due-to-winter-storm/
Due to the extension of the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning and the continued snow, wind and ice affecting travel and snow removal in the city and on campus, Bismarck State College has made the decision to keep campus closed on Thursday, Dec. 15.
Due to the impact of the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-extends-campus-closure-to-dec-15/
Due to dangerously low wind chills, decreasing visibility, and no-travel advisories, all Bismarck State College offices and on-campus events are closed and canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23. Only designated emergency personnel should report to work. The BSC Student Union and Mystic
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-dec-22-due-to-dangerous-wind-chills/
All BSC classes beginning at 4 p.m. (CST) or later on Tuesday, Feb. 28, are canceled due to weather. BSC Food Service and BSC Police will maintain regular service. Should an additional day of closure be needed, the announcement will be sent by 6 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, March 1.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-canceling-evening-classes-on-feb-28-due-to-weather/
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Bismarck-Mandan area from Tuesday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 5. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected with 8 - 18 inches of snow accumulations and winds gusting up to 65 mph.
Due to the impact of the anticipated
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-april-4-due-to-weather/
Bismarck-Mandan continues to remain under a blizzard warning. Due to the impact of the storm and our concern for our BSC community’s safety, BSC is taking the following precautions and giving the following guidance:
The Bismarck State College campus will remain closed for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-remain-closed-on-april-5-due-to-blizzard-conditions/
Bismarck State College Professor of English Jane M. Schreck has received two invitations to share her scholarly research on writer-thinker-farmer Wendell Berry this summer.
Schreck will be a virtual guest in a class at Pepperdine University on July 9. The online class is a humanities general education
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/schreck-invited-to-share-research/
Bismarck State College will be closed and all classes canceled for Friday, Oct. 11, due to inclement weather. All business operations will resume Monday, Oct. 14.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclosedandclassescanceledforoct11/
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for northwest and north-central North Dakota effective Tuesday, April 12 to Thursday, April 14. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected with 12-24 inches of snow accumulations over the three days and winds gusting up to 50 mph. Travel
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-campus-closing-april-12-14-for-pending-blizzard/
All Bismarck State College offices and events are closed and cancelled for Monday, Dec. 27 due to winter weather conditions. All business operations are planned to resume on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Should an additional day of closure be needed, the announcement will be made by 6 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, Dec.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-monday-dec-27-due-to-weather-conditions/