Fall 2021 New Student Before Reg Guide

PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION

Welcome to Bismarck State College To Get Started…

Refer to your checklist as you review this guide; mark each item off when completed.

This guide is divided into three sections. Click on the section to jump to it or click the arrows on the right and left sides to navigate.

Prepare for Registration Plan Your Degree Registration

Need help? Click on the linked items to view helpsheets!

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Prepare for Registration ACTION ITEM If you have not already done so, schedule your registration appointment. All new students are required to attend a registration appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled online 24/7 by following the link or scanning the QR code in your registration packet.

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Your Virtual Appointment Link will be sent 1 week before your Registration Day-watch your email!

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On Campus Virtual First Week Walk-Ins *Evening Appointments

Virtual Registration Times Day Schedule Evening Schedule 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:30 PM

On Campus Location: 3rd Floor National Energy Center 1200 Schafer St. Bismarck, ND 58501

On Campus Registration Times Day Schedule Evening Schedule 8:00 AM 11:30 AM 9:15 AM 12:45 PM 10:30 Am 2:00 PM 12:15 PM 3:45 PM 1:30 PM 5:00 PM 3

Prepare for Registration Claim your NDUS Account ID and Password You will need a User ID and Password to log in to CampusConnection in order to register for classes, accept or decline aid, and pay tuition.

ACTION ITEMS 1. If you have not already done so, claim your NDUS account.

Claim my Account •

Watch welcome video – then click “Claim your NDUS Account”

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This will require you to enter your date of birth and EMPLID

What is My EMPLID? •

Help Sheets

Click on “Find my EMPLID”

2. Already claimed your account but forgot your User ID or Password?

Sign in to CampusConnection Claim NDUS ID and Password

I Forgot My User ID •

Click on “Find my User ID”

NDUS Self Service Help Desk Page

I Forgot My Password

Who to Contact BSC Help Desk Phone: 701-224-5442 OR NDUS Help Desk Phone: 866-457-6387 Email: NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu

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Prepare for Registration Log in to CampusConnection ACTION ITEMS 1. Log in to CampusConnection 2. Explore CampusConnection!

✓ Find your Advisor ✓ Run your Academic Requirements report ✓ View your Academic Progress

✓ View Grades ✓ Enrollment Verification ✓ View Unofficial Transcript

✓ View Holds ✓ View Tasks ✓ View Notifications

✓ View Financial Account ✓ Pay Online ✓ View Tax Forms

✓ View Financial Aid Status ✓ Accept Financial Aid

✓ Enroll in Classes using Schedule Planner or Class Search and Enroll ✓ Browse Course Catalog ✓ Swap or Drop Classes ✓ Sign Financial Obligation Agreement

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Prepare for Registration View your To-Do’s, Holds, and Communications

ACTION ITEMS View and Resolve: 1. CampusConnection To Do List.

2. CampusConnection Holds.

3. CampusConnection Communications.

Help Sheets To Do’s are listed on your CampusConnection Student Homepage Tasks and Communications Tile.

To Do List Help Holds Help Communications Help

Holds may be applied by any North Dakota University System institution you have attended. Not all holds are bad! Some are just informational.

Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420

Communications are time sensitive materials. Some communications may require your immediate attention and others are for information only. Watch this space for information from Financial Aid and Student Finance, student status notices, and academic standing notices.

Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu

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Prepare for Registration Accept Financial Obligation Agreement 1. Review and accept the Financial Obligation Agreement.

• This agreement is listed as a hold in CampusConnection. It is an understanding of the legal obligation to pay charges assessed to your Student Account.

• To remove the hold, read and agree to the terms.

• Students are required to accept the Agreement once each semester prior to registering

Help Sheets Accept Financial Obligation Agreement

Who to Contact Student Finance Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706

Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu

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Prepare for Registration Apply for Financial Aid ACTION ITEMS 1. Create a FSA ID. • Go to fsaid.ed.gov • Both student and parent need to create a username and password 2. Complete FAFSA 2021-2022 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

• Go to fafsa.ed.gov 3. Watch for communications posted to your CampusConnection and BSC campus email.

4. Review and apply for BSC Foundation Scholarships.

Financial Aid helps students and their families secure the resources necessary to fund a BSC education.

Many types of aid are available through federal and state programs and through BSC. Be aware of the individual deadlines for any institutional, state, and/or outside scholarships.

Financial Aid – 701.224.5494 or bsc.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu 8

Prepare for Registration Explore Degree and Class Options Transfer Degrees • Designed for students planning to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree before transferring to a four-year college or university. o Associate in Arts (AA) o Associate in Science (AS) Technical Degrees • Designed for students seeking skills and knowledge for entry-level employment after one or two years of college. o Associate in Applied Science (AAS) o Diploma o Program Certificate o Certificate of Completion Bachelor of Applied Science • Designed for students interested in supervisory and management positions in the energy industry. o Energy Management o Cybersecurity and Information Technology

DISCOVER THE NEXT VERSION OF YOU!

View all Programs and Degrees

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Registration Attend Registration ACTION ITEMS 1. Attend Registration!

On campus registration check in will be located on the 3rd Floor of the NECE building. You are welcome to bring one guest to the appointment. Masks are required. Plan to spend at least two hours on campus.

Virtual Registration appointments will take place over Zoom. We strongly encourage you to use a laptop so that you can share your screen with your advisor!

The meeting link will be sent out one week before your appointment, watch your email!

Things to bring to your appointment: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Your NDUS username and password Registration Folder Photo ID Mobile Phone

What’s Next?

We look forward to seeing you at your registration appointment!

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