Welcome to Bismarck State College This guide will assist you with your early entry registration at BSC.
It is divided into four sections: Prepare for Registration
To Get Started… Grab the checklist provided in your registration information from Academic Records. Mark each item off when completed.
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PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION Claim your User ID and Password You will need a User ID and Password to log in to CampusConnection 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 video – then click “Claim your NDUS Account”
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Will require you to enter your date of birth and EMPLID
What is My EMPLID? •
Click on “Find my EMPLID”
2. Already claimed your account but forgot your User ID or Password? I Forgot My User ID •
Click on “Find my User ID”
I Forgot My Password
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PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION Log in to CampusConnection ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Go to Bismarckstate.edu Go to Resources For Click on Current Students Select CampusConnection and log in.
Using your NDUS ID and Password, log in to CampusConnection, your one-stop shop for all student transactions. CampusConnection allows you to: • Register (add/drop) for classes • Pay tuition/fees • Search open and closed class sections • View academic advisor • View/Print class schedule • View grades • View unofficial transcripts • Order official transcripts • Manage your bio-demographic information
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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 Student Communications. Outstanding Holds and To Do’s listed on your CampusConnection Student Homepage Task Tile. This could prevent you from registering for classes. Some holds are for information only. To Do’s, Holds, and Communications may be applied by any North Dakota University System institution you have attended. Communications are time sensitive materials. These communications may require your immediate attention and others are for information only.
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PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION Accept Financial Obligation Agreement ACTION ITEMS 1. Review the Financial Obligation Agreement. 2. Accept the terms of the agreement. This agreement is listed as a hold on your CampusConnection. It is an understanding of the legal obligation to pay charges assessed to your Student Account. You will not be able to register until this hold is accepted. To remove the hold, you will need to read and agree to the terms.
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REGISTRATION Register for Classes ACTION ITEM 1. Register for classes. 2. View class availability a. provided by high school b. provided by Bismarck State College
Registration Status - Review the message and proceed accordingly Green = successful registration
Red X = Error – unable to add
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REGISTRATION Review Dates & Deadlines ACTION ITEMS 1. Print the Dates & Deadlines Schedule. 2. Print the Academic Calendar. 3. Mark add, drop, and refund deadlines on your calendar. • Match up the begin and end dates listed on your class schedule with the Dates & Deadlines Schedule. BSC provides all important dates and deadlines in two documents. • •
Academic Calendar – lists school dates, such as textbook purchasing, tuition deadlines, and school breaks. Dates and Deadlines Schedule – lists classes by length as well as the add, drop, and withdraw deadlines. It also includes the last day to drop/withdraw for 100% tuition refund.
You are responsible for knowing the “Dates & Deadlines”, not abiding by these dates could not only impact your GPA, but your wallet as well!
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REGISTRATION Complete FERPA ACTION ITEM 1. If you have not already done so, complete the FERPA Release Form. • NDUS Username & Password required The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) prohibits BSC from releasing Educational records to any Third Party without written consent. Academic and Financial records will not be released without written consent from you. This can include parents or guardians, employers and third party funding agencies. This form stays on file and is valid during the student’s career. No need to complete each term.
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REGISTRATION Purchase Textbooks ACTION ITEMS 1. Check with your high school to see if a textbook will be provided. IF NOT – complete action items 2 and 3. 2. View book list. • Will help you determine if a book is required and the approximate cost. 3. Purchase your textbooks with the BSC Bookstore. • In person at the BSC Bookstore (Main Level - Student Union) • Over the phone (with a credit card) 701-224-5453 or 1-800-445-5073 • Online at shopbookstore.bismarckstate.edu (with a credit card)
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: •
In person: BSC Bookstore (Main Level Student Union) Students must have their Mystic ID card and current class schedule.
Help Sheets Textbook Rental program Charging against financial aid or to a 3rd party
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Online through BSC bookstore
Refund Policy
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In CampusConnection
Book Buy Back
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.
Who to Contact BSC Book Store Phone: 701-224-5453 Email: BSC.bookstore@bismarckstate.edu
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AFTER REGISTRATION Set up Authorized User to Make Payment This allows the student to setup someone other than themselves, to make a payment in CampusConnection.
ACTION ITEM Set up an Authorized User Log into CampusConnection under Guest Page Click Financial Account Tile Select Pay Online Now Click Pay Online Now Select Authorized Users For more payment options, you can: Select Add Authorized User Set up an authorized user Enter email for Authorized User Review Agreement Click Continue
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AFTER REGISTRATION Pay Tuition ACTION ITEMS 1. View your tuition and fees. 2. Pay tuition Student Finance starts accepting payments on August 11, 2020. ▪ Online through CampusConnection ▪ In person: Student Finance Office, Schafer Hall, 1st floor ▪ By Mail: BSC Student Finance, PO Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506 ▪ Using a Payment Plan o Apply Now ▪ By Phone: o Last Name A – K: 701-224-5533 o Last Name L – Z: 701-224-5706 ▪ As an authorized user: o Setup an authorized user o Make a payment as an authorized user
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. Can’t pay your bill by the designated due date, don’t PANIC! You can pay as the funds become available to you, as long as the payment is made in full within the term you are enrolled. Should you choose this route, you will be subject to late fees of 1.75% on balances 30 or more days past due. You will receive communications, holds and restrictions, that accompany late payments. For further information, visit the tuition and fees webpage.
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AFTER REGISTRATION Multi-Factor Authentication - Duo ACTION ITEMS 1. Enroll in Duo
2. Install/Activation Duo Mobile Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) is an online security system for your sensitive and personal information. It requires more than a password for access. The goal is to create a layered defense for your data. You may want to download Duo prior to viewing email and sensitive information within CampusConnection.
For more information please contact the BSC Help Desk during regular business hours. (701) 224-5442 bsc.helpdesk@bismarckstate.edu Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (cdt) 13
AFTER REGISTRATION Access your BSC Email ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Log in to your BSC Email. Check for new communications. Setup your email on your mobile phone. Read the BSC Student Email policy.
BSC student email is the college’s official means of communication with students. You are expected to check your BSC email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with academic and financial communications as well as College events. What is my BSC email address? NDUS ID@bismarckstate.edu Example: jane.doe@bismarckstate.edu How do I login to my email? NDUS ID@ndus.edu Example: Username: jane.doe@ndus.edu Password: NDUS account password (same as CampusConnection)
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Course Drop/Withdraw Course Drop If you are taking more than one class at Bismarck State College and would like to drop one class BUT continue enrollment in other class(es), you must complete the drop in CampusConnection.
Withdraw to Zero Credits CampusConnection will NOT allow you to drop your ONLY or LAST class. If you decide not to attend this class, you as the student are responsible for officially withdrawing from college.
BEFORE DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING, PLEASE REVIEW THE DATES AND DEADLINES
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW View Grades Final grades will be viewable in CampusConnection after they have been entered by faculty and posted by the Academic Records Office. Grades will be available approximately 5 business days after the last day of final exams.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Set up your Refund Preference ACTION ITEMS
What You Need to Know
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/.
Contact the Student Finance Office : (701) 224-5533 (last name A-K) (701) 224-5706 (last name L-Z) BSC.studentfinance@bismarckstate.edu
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Obtain Mystic Card ACTION ITEM 1. Obtain your Mystic ID Card The Mystic Card is your official college identification card. You may pick up your Mystic Card (Student ID) from the Student Union Information Center once you are enrolled in classes. There is no charge for your first Mystic ID Card.
Obtaining your Mystic ID Card • Order online
Students must provide: • •
Full name, BSC email and Date of Birth Upload the following: o Headshot photo (passport style (plain white background, smiling is accepted) o Picture of a Photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) o Picture of current class schedule
• In person Get your Mystic Card at the Campus Information Desk located next to the BSC Bookstore in the upper level of the Student Union. Students must present: • • •
Photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, etc.) Current class schedule Date of Birth
What kind of services can I get from my Mystic Card? • • • • •
Mystic Dollars for purchases at the BSC Bookstore, Mystic Marketplace, Mystic Java Library Services (the Mystic Card is your library card) Admission to BSC activities, e.g., athletic events, plays, concerts, and dances Use of BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center Mystic Print
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 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.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Applying as a Freshman Upon completion of your high school career, we invite you to stay connected with Bismarck State College. We encourage you and your parents to visit our campus and experience firsthand the academic and social atmosphere within the BSC community.
DISCOVER THE NEXT VERSION OF YOU – PROGRAMS & DEGREES!
For more information on BSC after high school, please contact an Admission Counselor at 701-224-5429 or visit us online.
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