STUDENT LIFE

COLLEGE DOESN’T STOP IN THE CLASSROOM.

Sip a coffee from Mystic Java, play arcade games in the Student Union, test your skills on the frolf course or cheer on a Mystics athletic team, all while building lifelong relationships.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• Ag Club

• Amateur Radio Club

• Art Club

• BSC Clay Dusters

• Campus Crusade (CRU)

• Chess Club

• Concert Band

• Concert/Chapter Choir

• Cyber Club

• Digital Hive Club

• Drama Club

• Energy Club

• Fishing Club

• Graphic Design and Communications Club (GDCC)

• LGBT+ Club

• Multicultural Club

• MystiCast (video publication)

• Mystic Catholics

• Future Business Leaders of America

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Student Nurses Organization (SNO)

• The Mystician (newspaper)

• The MYX (radio)

Governing And Organizational Boards

• Student Government Association (SGA)

• Congress of Student Organizations (CSO)

INTRAMURALS

• Billiards Tournament

• Bowling

• Co-Ed Basketball

• Co-Ed Volleyball

• Cornhole Tournament

• Flag Football

CAMPUS FEATURES

• BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center

• Frolf course

• Game rooms

• BSC Library

• Student Union

• Mystic Java

• BSC Bookstore

Beyond campus, enjoy all the fantastic activities and experiences the Bismarck-Mandan communities have to offer you. Spend a day on a paddle board at Harmon Lake, enjoy a kayaking trip down the Mighty Missouri, join the fans in the stands at a Larks baseball game, shop at exclusive downtown boutiques or explore the earth lodges on a hike through Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park.

When In Bismarck

• BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center has pools for recreational, diving and lap swimming as well as fitness classes and strength training equipment *All free for BSC students

• Try some local favorites like Brick Oven Bakery, Walrus, Laughing Sun, Big Boy or Fireflour Pizza

• Rent kayaks to explore McDowell Dam, Harmon Lake or the Missouri River

• Hike, bike, skate and run on Bismarck Parks & Recreation trails

• Visit the Dakota Zoo

• Have some fun at Raging Rivers, Craftcade or Super Slide Amusement Park

• Go fishing at the many lakes, rivers and ponds in the area

• Enjoy golf and disc golf at courses around town and on campus

• Learn about the area’s history and culture at Ft. Lincoln State Park, Double Ditch Indian Village, the Knife River Indian Villages or the North Dakota Heritage Center

• Catch a movie at Grand 22 Theatres

• Cheer on your favorite local developmental league teams in baseball (Bismarck Larks) and hockey (Bismarck Bobcats)

• Visit the Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau to find more things to do

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GOING TO COLLEGE DOESN’T MEAN DOING IT ALONE.

Whether you are a first-time freshman or a veteran returning to school after years away, BSC offers a number of student services to help you succeed academically and personally while you’re a student.

MYSTIC ADVISING & COUNSELING CENTER (MACC)

Feeling overwhelmed? Need help deciding on a career path? Maybe your grades are down, or you need someone to talk to. The MACC can help with academic advising, mental health counseling and career counseling.

Student Accessibility

BSC wants you to succeed, which is why we strive to provide equal access to programs and services for all students. We offer support programs to assist students with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations to promote self-awareness, self-determination and self-advocacy.

TESTING/TUTORING

We provide the academic tools you need to succeed in your studies.

BSC’s Testing Services offers a variety of tests including ACCUPLACER, CLEP, DSST, ACT WorkKeys, ATI TEAS, ETS Praxis and Scantron testing. We also provide computerized and paper/ pencil proctoring services for BSC students, non-BSC students and community members.

Tutoring is available in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, math, writing, computer information systems, engineering, EMS and other subjects by request.

Fast Track

Receive credit for the learning you may have already done!

Not all college-credit happens on a college campus.

The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses all the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:

Dual Credit

High school students enroll in college courses and receive both college and high school credit simultaneously. These courses are usually taken at their high school or online.

Early Entry

High school students take college courses from a BSC instructor either online or on the BSC campus in addition to their high school schedule.

AP/CLEP

AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school and students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam. With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.

The support I received from BSC’s faculty made the slight changes from high school work to college-level classes a breeze. Even if you don’t have the time to fit an entire year of college courses into your time in high school, every credit counts and puts you ahead. This is an opportunity that I am so glad that I took advantage of and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Prior Learning

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) can help by giving adults college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.

Military

BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).

Student Finance

You don’t have to figure this out alone! BSC Student Finance can help you with:

• Individualized cost estimates

• Billing, refunding and payment plans

• Military and veteran tuition assistance

Out-of-state residents receive in-state tuition with reciprocity. This reciprocity agreement applies to the 10 states pictured and two Canadian provinces, including Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

2022-23 TECHNICAL + ENERGY TUITION ESTIMATES

Bookstore

about $5k per year

2022-23 GEN ED + TRANSFER TUITION

To maintain full-time status, students will need to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. To finish an associate degree in two years, students will need to enroll in 15 credits per semester.

The BSC Bookstore is your one-stop shop for Mystic apparel, gifts, textbooks and supplies. Watch for deals and discounts such as 35% off on home game days and progressive sales to score 20, 30 and 50% off! bismarckstate.edu/StudentFinance

This is an ESTIMATE only. Mandatory Fees are applied to the first 12 credits each semester. Books will vary depending on classes and if you purchase new or used. Some classes may require tools. Room & Board will vary depending on your residence hall and meal plan. If students taking NUPT/ELPW courses (or their employers) are not EPCE members, they will have an additional $44/credit fee. Additional class fees can be found on the BSC website. For cost-per-credit breakdown, visit bismarckstate.edu/Tuition.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid comes in the form of grants, student loans and Federal Work Study. Not all aid is need-based. Even if you don’t qualify for grants, you may still be eligible for loans. To find out if you qualify, fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FAFSA determines your financial aid eligibility and serves as the North Dakota State Grant application for eligible students.

Get Started On Your Bsc Application

Complete your Admissions application online at bismarckstate.edu/Apply

Request Transcript

GRANTS are free money that does not have to be repaid. These are given by federal and state government based on your FAFSA.

STAFFORD LOANS are low-interest loans provided through the federal government that do not need to be paid back until six months after graduation.

WORK STUDY is a federal program that provides part-time on-campus jobs for qualifying students with financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help cover college expenses.

Visit www.studentaid.gov to get started on your FAFSA!

Scholarships

Bismarck State College awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to BSC students each year. Scholarships are funded by the BSC Foundation through generous contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations and corporations.

Student awards range from $250 to $6,000 and can be re-awarded annually! Every student should apply. Scholarships are not limited to financial need, and both part-time and full-time students are eligible.

• 75% of applicants receive a scholarship

• First-time, returning, transfer students are eligible

• Scholarships available in every area of study

• All financial situations are considered

• All GPAs are considered

$ in scholarships 1 MILLION close to

Request your official high school, GED or college transcript be sent directly to BSC

Submit Immunization Record

Submit documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcal

Next Steps

Apply for scholarships at bismarckstate.edu/Scholarships

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov

BSC school code: 002988

Apply for housing

Pay tuition deposit for limited enrollment programs (if required)

Submit placement scores (if required)

Additional admissions requirements may apply. For more information go to bismarckstate.edu/Apply bismarckstate.edu/PayingForCollege