2020-21 Intro Book

#discoverdsu

D I CKINS ON STATE UNI VERSITY

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Welcoming. Comfortable. Engaging. These are just a few words used to describe the city of Dickinson, a place where the community and the campus come together to create an environment of unmatched school spirit.

While a student at Dickinson State, you will have the opportunity to explore the city of Dickinson and enjoy local cuisine, downtown entertainment, unique coffee houses, fitness facilities, and engage in volunteer opportunities! The community and the University work together to strengthen and support intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development in Dickinson and Southwestern North Dakota.

NORTH DAKOTA

Williston Lake Sakakawea Theodore Roosevelt National Park Medora

Dickinson

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Grand Forks

Bismarck

Fargo

Missouri River

Medora .......................................... 30 Bismarck....................................... 98 Fargo............................................289 Grand Forks ...............................370 Montana Border ........................ 62 South Dakota Border............... 71 Minnesota Border...................296 Canadian Border .....................198

photos courtesy of Dickinson CVB

ABOUT DSU Dickinson State University is a campus community where you will be supported and challenged, where you can explore new ideas and find your passion.

Conduct research, participate in service learning projects, present at national conferences, or get an internship in your field of interest!

DSU AT A GLANCE 75+

Program options to choose from

1350

Total enrollment

59%

Receive financial aid

989 - North Dakota

321 - other states

40 - international

$2.4M DSU Heritage Foundation scholarships awarded over last 3 years data from fall 2019

2020-21 TUITION AND COST TO ATTEND TUITION & FEES UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT: ND, MN, MT, SD, MB, SK

$249per credit hour

UNDERGRADUATE NON - RESIDENT: ALL OTHER STATES AND INTERNATIONAL

$319per credit hour

GRADUATE

$336.67per credit hour

MANDATORY FEES (only charged on the first 12 credit hours)

$68.68per credit hour

HOUSING WOODS HALL

Single Room Double Room

Fall & Spring Semester

Spring Semester Only

$5,284 $3,523

$2,642 $1,762

DELONG HALL

Single Room Double Room

Fall & Spring Semester

Spring Semester Only

$4,680 $3,120

$2,340 $1,560

Benefits of campus housing FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET

24/7 ACCESS TO COMPUTER LABS AND PRINTING

SELKE HALL

Single Room Double Room

Fall & Spring Semester

Spring Semester Only

$4,680 $3,120

$2,340 $1,560

DINING (per semester) 7 DAY ALL ACCESS* $2,183 5 DAY ALL ACCESS $2,046 BLOCK 80 $520 BLOCK 50 $350 BLOCK 25 $181.25 BLOCK 10 $75

*Required for those living in DSU student housing

FREE ON - SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES

FREE BASIC UTILITIES

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

MEMBERSHIP TO THE WEST RIVER COMMUNITY CENTER

ACADEMICS Dickinson State University offers more than 75 academic programs to choose from. Our helpful and knowledgeable professionals will guide you along the way to earning your degree.

D Dickinson Campus

B Bismarck Campus

W Williston Campus

MASTER’S DEGREES

Entrepreneurship O Teaching O Teaching– Athletic Educational Leadership

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Bachelor of University Studies

D

B

W

O

Agriculture and Technical Studies

Agricultural Studies

D

Arts and Letters

Communication D English D English Education Music D B Music Education D Theatre D

D

B

B

Business and Entrepreneurship

Accounting D B W O Applied Science D B W O Administration D B W O Business Education D B W O Finance D B W O Human Resource Management

D

B

W

O

Education

Elementary Education Technology Education

D

B

D

Health and Physical Education

Exercise Science D Physical Education

D

Mathematics and Computer Science

Computer Science D B Computer Technology Management Information Analytics D B Mathematics D B Mathematics Education D B

Natural Science

Biology D Biology Education D Chemistry D Chemistry Education D Composite Science Education Environmental Science D

D

D

B

O

O Online

Nursing

Nursing

D

Social Science

Composite Social Science D B Composite Social Science Education Criminal Justice D History D B History Education D B Political Science D Psychology D

D

B

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate in Arts Communication D Music D Theatre D Associate in Applied Science Administration D O Practical Nursing D Associate in Science D Agriculture Sales and Service D Allied Health D Biology D Chemistry D Criminal Justice D Elementary Education D Engineering D Geology D Secondary Education D Substance Abuse Counseling D

O

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Accounting Technician D O Allied Health D Banking D B O Business Fundamentals D O Computer Programming D Data Entry Specialist D O Digital Communication D Digital Marketing D B O Farm and Ranch Management D Graphic Design D O Horse Production D O Human Resource Management D Music D Office Administration Specialist D Physical Science D Reception Services Specialist D O Theatre D Web Management D

B

O

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Our student to faculty ratio is 12:1 ensuring your instructors know you and you know your instructors.

For specific program tracks, options, minors and their descriptions, visit: dickinsonstate.edu/catalog

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION PROGRAMS

CPA Preparation D B O Corrective and Therapeutic Exercise Entrepreneurship D B O Strength and Conditioning D Wellness D

D

SCHOLARSHIPS Dickinson State University offers various tools to help you benefit financially and educationally as you prepare for a career in your field of study.

FIRST YEAR STUDENT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

$1600

Requirements (must meet one): HS GPA: 3.25 ACT: 22 SAT: 1100 TOEFL: 71 IELTS: 6.0 Terms: Full Time Enrollment, Degree Seeking, New First Year Student.

Renewability: Renewable for up to four years. Eligible students must have earned 24 credits in the academic year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher TRANSFER STUDENT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

$1600

Requirements: Total GPA: 3.00 Terms: Full Time Enrollment, Degree Seeking, New Transfer Student 24 credits earned in the academic year with a 3.0 GPA Renewability: Renewable for up to 3 years. Eligible students must have earned 24 credits in the academic year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher THEODORE ROOSEVELT HONORS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

$3000

Requirements (must meet one): HS GPA: 3.5 ACT: 26 SAT: 1170 OR Transfer GPA: 3.25 with less than 60 credits earned Terms: Full Time Enrollment, Degree Seeking, New First Year or Transfer Student 24 credits earned in the academic year with a 3.0 GPA Renewability: Renewable for a maximum of 4 years. Eligible students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits per academic semester with a GPA of 3.25 or higher Students may accept one of the above named scholarships.

Combining of these specific scholarship awards is not permitted.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCE CENTER Each DSU student comes from a unique situation or community around the world. DSU offers specialized assistance to ensure you get the most out of your experience on our campus. The Student Opportunity and Resource Center provides a wide variety of learning services to support academic excellence. These services include professional academic advising, career development, tutoring, academic support and disability services. The SOAR Center enhances the DSU mission through high quality and accessible programs while promoting excellence in scholarly activities and learning.

TUTORING CENTER The Tutoring Center at Dickinson State provides access to the academic support and resources you need to succeed in your classes. The Tutoring Center employs tutors to assist you in reaching your academic goals. Tutors are trained according to College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) standards. CRLA is an organization devoted to excellence in tutoring and mentoring at the college level. The Tutoring Center is proud not only to offer excellent academic support services, but also to offer opportunities for students to assist their peers by becoming a tutor. The Tutoring Center at Dickinson State offers flexible hours, competitive pay and training for students who work as peer tutors.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Career development is a journey and the time spent at DSU is your first step. Wherever you are in the process, we offer one-on-one assistance to help you plan and achieve career success. We strongly encourage you to take a proactive role in career exploration through Career Development’s services early in your DSU experience.

APPLY TODAY! You will need to send: F Official high school transcript F Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended F Official ACT or SAT scores F Copy of immunization records F Application fee of $35 To apply, you will create a VIP page that can be used to check the status of your application.

After submitting your application, you will be contacted by the DSU Office of Admissions.

291 Campus Drive | Dickinson, ND 58601 701-483-2507 | 1-800-279-HAWK (4295) dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu

SMALL COMMUNITY. BIG OPPORTUNITY.

www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply