Spring 2022 New Student After Registration Guide

AFTER REGISTRATION

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AFTER REGISTRATION Sharing Information ACTION ITEMS 1. Decide if you want to share your academic or financial records with anyone else. This can be a parent or spouse or employer/funding agency. ➢ Delegated Access to CampusConnection-Allows you to give access to selected sections of CampusConnection to a third party, or proxy. For example, your parents could log in to help you pay your bill or to view your grades. ➢ FERPA Release-is a legal document allowing the release of certain information (Academic and/or Financial) to listed individuals.

Help Sheets Delegated Access: Add a Proxy Edit or Remove a Proxy Proxy Registration and Sign In FERPA: FERPA Information Page FERPA Form Who to Contact Academic Records Phone: 701-224-5420 Email: BSC.records@bismarckstate.edu

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) prohibits Bismarck State College from releasing academic and financial records to anyone without written consent from you.

If you would like anyone, such as parents/guardians, employers and/or Thirdparty funding agencies to have access to your academic and/or financial information complete the FERPA form to authorize the release.

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AFTER REGISTRATION Access your BSC Email ACTION ITEMS 1. Set up BSC Email and check for new communications.

BSC student email is the college’s official means of communication with students.

Check your BSC email frequently in order to stay current with academic and financial communications as well as college events.

Help Sheets Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo) Email and Email Help

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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AFTER REGISTRATION Obtain Mystic ID Card ACTION ITEM 1. Obtain your Mystic ID Card The Mystic card is your official college identification card to be used for services such as dining, bookstore purchases, library, campus activities, local business discounts, Aquatic and Wellness Center and Mystic Print.

There is no charge for the first Mystic ID Card. ID cards do not expire as long as you are a BSC student.

Get your Mystic Card at the Campus Information Desk located next to the BSC Bookstore in the upper level of the Student Union. (701-224-5677) Students must present: • • •

Photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.)

Current class schedule Date of Birth

Help Sheets Mystic ID Card Mystic Dollars Mystic Print 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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AFTER REGISTRATION Emergency Contact Information ACTION ITEM 1. Complete Emergency Contact Information Emergency contact information is extremely important in the event of an accident or medical emergency. The person(s) you list will be contacted if you have a health or safety emergency.

You must enter a parent/guardian, spouse, family member, or other trusted individual as your emergency contact.

Help Sheets Add/Update Emergency Contact Campus Safety and Security Page Who to Contact Campus Safety & Security Phone: 701-224-2700 Email: BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu

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AFTER REGISTRATION Accept or Decline Financial Aid

ACTION ITEM 1. Accept/Decline Financial Aid.

Help Sheets

Look for your Financial Aid award communications, posted to your CampusConnection and BSC campus email.

Accept/Decline Financial Aid

Your financial aid file needs to be completed before you can charge textbooks against your financial aid.

Who to Contact Financial Aid

We recommend that you do not borrow more than you need for your educational expenses.

If you are unsure of how much to borrow, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Quick Cost Estimator

Phone: 701-224-5494 Email: BSC.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu

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AFTER REGISTRATION Complete Entrance Counseling and Loan Agreement (MPN) This only applies to students accepting loans for the first time. If you complete this for the summer semester, you will not have to complete this again for the fall semester.

You must complete the Entrance Counseling and MPN before you can charge books against your financial aid or use your meal plan.

ACTION ITEMS 1. Go to Studentaid.gov 2. Complete Entrance Counseling.

3. Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Entrance Counseling: Before receiving a student loan, borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session. This quick and easy interactive counseling session provides useful tips and tools to help you develop a budget for managing your educational expenses and helps you to understand your loan responsibilities.

Master Promissory Note (MPN): The Loan Agreement is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s).

Please note that your accepted Federal Student Loans will not disburse to your student account until these items are completed.

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AFTER REGISTRATION Set up your Refund Preference ACTION ITEMS 1. Enroll in Direct Deposit 2. Select Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College has partnered with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid refund.

For more information about BankMobile, visit this link: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/ Help Sheets Refunds Page Refund Help Sheet 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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AFTER REGISTRATION Purchase Textbooks ACTION ITEMS 1. Find required textbooks by checking the Book List on the Bookstore page.

2. Purchase textbooks with the BSC Bookstore!

Textbook Purchasing Schedule December 13

Begin purchasing textbooks with check, cash or credit card

January 5 January 19

Begin purchasing textbooks with financial aid, third party or collaborative students Last day to purchase textbooks with financial aid or third party

January 21

Last day to return books for a refund

Options for purchasing textbooks:

Help Sheets Textbook Rental program

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In CampusConnection View textbooks Allows students to search for a class to determine which textbook is needed prior to registering.

View help sheet HERE. Purchase textbooks Allows students to purchase textbooks for all enrolled classes.

View help sheet HERE.

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Charging against financial aid or to a 3rd party Refund Policy Book Buy Back Who to Contact BSC Book Store Phone: 701-224-5453 Email: BSC.bookstore@bismarckstate.edu

BSC Bookstore (Main Level - Student Union) OR Online through BSC bookstore Students must have their Mystic ID card and current class schedule.

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AFTER REGISTRATION Pay Tuition ACTION ITEMS 1. View your account information

Help Sheets

2. Pay tuition and fees View Student Account Information

Tuition and fees on the student account are due by the first day of class. All other charges such as late fees, fines, room, board, etc. are due the date they are incurred.

Student Finance starts accepting payments on January 3, 2022.

Options for paying tuition: • Online through CampusConnection You or your designated Proxy can make payments online.

Make a Payment Set up authorized user to make payment 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

• In person: Student Finance Office, Schafer Hall, 1st floor • By Mail: BSC Student Finance, PO Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506 • By Phone: Last Name A – H: 701-224-5533 Last Name I – R: 701-224-5691 Last Name S – Z: 701-224-5706 • Payment Plan Find out how to apply!

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AFTER REGISTRATION Attend Classes ACTION ITEMS 1. View your class schedule.

2. Review BSC Student Policy: Class Attendance.

3. Get to know Blackboard – Learning Management System

Help Sheets As a student you are expected to attend all class sessions of any class for which you are registered. To avoid being administratively dropped, it is important for you to establish a record of regular attendance and participation.

Class Schedule Help Sheet Class Schedule-Weekly Calendar Blackboard Help Student Handbook

The BSC Student Handbook is more than just a policy manual, it includes information about campus resources, safety information, extracurricular activities, and more. The handbook lists offices you may need to go to for particular information and how to contact them.

Class Attendance Policy 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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AFTER REGISTRATION Visit with Key Offices and Virtual Resource Fair Visit the Virtual Resource Fair below the Registration Guide.

Financial Aid Office

Student Finance Office

One-on one virtual meeting to answer questions regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA, loans, grants, scholarships).

One-on-one virtual meeting to provide tuition estimates, and answer questions regarding refunds and payment plans.

Schedule appointment by phone or email:

Schedule an appointment by phone or email:

Phone: (701) 224-5494 Email: bsc.financialaid@bismarckstate.edu

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

Student and Residence Life

Veterans Services

Want to setup a virtual or on-campus tour of a Hall? Have questions regarding on campus housing, club and organizations, intramurals and activities.

One-on one virtual meeting to answer questions regarding GI Bill Benefits, Tuition Assistance and GoArmyEd.

Schedule appointment by phone or email:

Phone: (701) 224-2576 (701) 224-5779

Phone: (701) 224-5464 Email: BSC.housing@bismarckstate.edu

Schedule appointment by phone or email:

Email: Christopher.heydt@bismarckstate.edu Christine.a.beckler@bismarckstate.edu

Student Accessibility The Student Accessibility Office promotes equal access to campus programs and services by arranging accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To determine eligibility, students must submit an application for service and provide disability documentation which supports the need for requested accommodations.

Applications can be submitted online at bismarckstate.edu/accessibility.

For additional information or to initiate service, contact us by phone or email: Phone: 701-224-5671 Email: BSC.accessibility@bismarckstate.edu

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