NDSCS Wahpeton 2019-2020 Viewbook

NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE — EST 1903 —

LEARN SMARTER. EARN FASTER. AFFORDABLE

Competitive tuition rates and financial aid experts to guide you through the process of paying for college.

ATTAINABLE

Complete your associate degree in about two years, or your certificate in one year.

CONVENIENT

Smaller campus means you can walk to everything within mintues.

Attend classes, participate in student activities, access to faculty and staff assistance, study spaces and more.

CREDIBLE

Attend one of the oldest public two-year colleges in the country.

SMART

With 80+ academic options, you will gain the skills and qualifications you need to earn a higher salary.

NDSCS is one of the best technical colleges in North Dakota and is also really afforable.

- Joe, Westhope, N.D.

250+

FUN STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR

6

RESIDENCE HALLS

3

LIFE AS A WILDCAT

THE COMPLETE CAMPUS EXPERIENCE Living on campus puts you in the heart of the action. You’ll be close to classes, events, friends and more. It’s affordable, safe and convenient!

30+

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

I love the campus activities, the options of involvement, small class sizes and teachers that are always willing to help.

- Shelbi, Hankinson, N.D.

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NJCAA TEAMS

Football, Volleyball, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball

8

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

3

Choir, Band & Theater

Student & Family Living

2

HEKNTER STUDENT CENTER DINING LOCATIONS

4

DINING PLAN OPTIONS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

PERFORMING ARTS

APARTMENT COMPLEXES

TOUR OUR RESIDENCE HALLS! NDSCS.EDU/RESIDENCEHALLS

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM NDSCS is here to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond!

FITNESS FACILITIES

HEKTNER STUDENT CENTER

Wildcat Wellness Center, Weight Room, Indoor Track, Swimming Pool, Racquetball Courts

DINING LOCATIONS

STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES

THE ALLEY

Variety of health and counseling services available right on campus.

All visits free and confidential.

MILDRED JOHNSON LIBRARY This full-service library, both on campus and online, provides videos, books, e-books, interactive media and access to academic journal databases.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Offers flexible schedules to work around your studies. Jobs available in Dining Services, Residential Life, Facilities Management, office positions and more.

Flickertail Dining Room and Wild Ground Café & Coffee Shop A TV lounge by day and a spot for hanging out, dances and a variety of other exciting events at night.

GAME ROOM FREE video games, darts, foosball, ping pong, pool tables, 90” TV.

NDSCS POLICE Available 24/7 to keep students, as well as the campus, safe and secure.

NDSCS BOOKSTORE Owned and operated by NDSCS, the Bookstore provides students with textbooks, tools, course supplies, clothing, gifts and snacks.

MAIL CENTER Provides students with a mailbox, daily incoming and outgoing mail, package delivery and access to shipping services.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR PRIORITY STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER NDSCS.EDU/STUDENTSUCCESS

Your one-stop place for assistance or concerns. Attending college is incredibly rewarding, yet it’s also challenging at times. That’s why we provide countless resources to support you as you achieve your academic goals.

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Tutoring offered during day and evening hours Assistance with planning class schedules and course registration

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Course requirement information Support for students struggling academically or needing/requesting assistance

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Test Center for test proctoring and placement testing

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INTERNSHIPS & CAREER SERVICES

Assistance with exploring occupations and selecting an academic program that best fits your strengths and abilities

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-Carter, Wahpeton, N.D.

99%

Job search preparation, career fairs, cooperative education and internships

PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION*

From interviewing prep to résumé writing – your career success is our priority

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Student Sponsorships – connecting students with employers who are interested in providing on-the-job training, internships and/or financial support in exchange for an employment commitment after graduation

SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS ■■

I like how small the campus is, but NDSCS is big enough to offer everything I need.

Accessibility Services for academic or residential accommodations Military Education Benefit Assistance Student Advocate – a resource for non-academic concerns

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Campus Nurse

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Personal Counseling

TRI-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY: PARTNERS IN EDUCATION A partnership of five institutions greatly increases the range of classes available to students and the course exchange is simple.

NDSCS.EDU/TRI-COLLEGE *2018 North Dakota State College of Science Graduate Placement Report.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

13:1

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

1:1

ACADEMIC & CAREER GUIDANCE

72%

STUDENT RETENTION RATE The national average (IPEDS) is 58%. Our students’ success is a testament to the support NDSCS students receive.

80+ ACADEMIC OPTIONS WAHPETON

AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

Ag Business Agriculture (Liberal Arts Transfer) Agronomy Animal Science Farm Management Precision Agriculture Ranch Management Wildlife Management (Liberal Arts Transfer)

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology Building Construction Technology Construction Management Technology Electrical Construction Electrical Master Technician HVAC/R Technology Industrial Electrical Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Mechanical Systems Plumbing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)*

BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Administration & Finance Business Transfer (Liberal Arts) Business Technology Management Marketing, Sales & Hospitality Services Restaurant Management

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Early Childhood Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) Elementary Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) General Liberal Arts (Liberal Arts Transfer) General Studies (Liberal Arts Transfer) Health, Physical Education & Recreation (Liberal Arts Transfer) Music (Liberal Arts Transfer)

FARGO

BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Administration & Finance Business Transfer (Liberal Arts) Business Management (Business Pro Curriculum) - Entrepreneurship - Finance - Management/Supervision - Sales Marketing, Sales & Hospitality Services

HEALTH SCIENCE

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Technology Practical Nursing**

Programs listed by available location.

NDSCS.EDU/ACADEMICS

HEALTH SCIENCE

Chiropractic (Liberal Arts Transfer) Clinical Laboratory Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Dental (Liberal Arts Transfer) Health Information Technician Medical (Liberal Arts Transfer) Medical Coding Nursing - Practical Nursing (AAS-LPN) - Registered Nursing (ASN-RN) - Registered Nursing (AAS-RN) Nursing (Liberal Arts Transfer) Occupational Therapy Assistant Optometry (Liberal Arts Transfer) Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy (Liberal Arts Transfer) Social Work (Liberal Arts Transfer)

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Culinary Arts Restaurant Management

HUMAN SERVICES

Psychology (Liberal Arts Transfer) Social Work (Liberal Arts Transfer)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Management Information Systems (Liberal Arts Transfer) Web Design (Combo of face-to-face & online) Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face & online)

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

Criminal Justice (Liberal Arts Transfer) Law (Liberal Arts Transfer) Paralegal (Liberal Arts Transfer)

LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER General Liberal Arts General Studies

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology Support Information Systems Administrator IT Forensics & Security Web Design Web Developer

LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER

Criminal Justice (Liberal Arts Transfer) Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) General Liberal Arts Paralegal (Liberal Arts Transfer)

MANUFACTURING Welding Technology

MANUFACTURING

Industrial Electrical Precision Machining Technology Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology Technical Studies Welding Technology

STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology Biotechnology (Liberal Arts Transfer) Chemistry (Liberal Arts Transfer) Computer Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Electrical Construction Electrical Master Technician Engineering (Liberal Arts Transfer) HVAC/R Technology Industrial Electrical Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Mathematics (Liberal Arts Transfer) Natural Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Physical Science (Liberal Arts Transfer) Precision Machining Technology Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)* Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face & online) Welding Technology

TRANSPORTATION

Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology Automotive & Diesel Master Technician Automotive Technology Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Diesel Technology - Case IH Diesel Technology - General Diesel Diesel Technology - Komatsu John Deere Tech Powersports Technology Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)* *Does not qualify for financial aid funding.

REMOTE DELIVERY

ONLINE / LIVE WEB-BASED

Business Technology Management Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Technology Health Information Technician Liberal Arts/Transfer Medical Coding Pharmacy Technician Marketing, Sales & Hospitality Services Technical Studies Web Design Web Developer

**Practical Nursing cohorts are offered on a periodic basis depending on funding, student interest, and needs of area facilities.

The North Dakota State College of Science is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 800-621-7440.

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Attending college is an investment in your future. NDSCS keeps tuition and other college expenses as affordable as possible.

NDSCS.EDU/PAYING-FOR-COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE TO MOST STUDENTS Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov using NDSCS code 002996.

$300,000+ IN SCHOLARSHIPS New students to NDSCS are automatically considered for annual scholarships awarded by the NDSCS Foundation.

STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS Business partners in high-demand fields offer student sponsorships that assist students with the affordability of college.

NDSCS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY DEADLINE October 1, 2019

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION (FAFSA) Available October 1, 2019 for the 2020-21 academic year.

94%

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

$

300K

AVAILABLE IN NDSCS SCHOLARSHIPS

140.13

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ND RESIDENT PER-CREDIT TUITION RATE

20+

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS WITH NDSCS

2019-2020 ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS WAHPETON Live and dine on campus and pay in-state tuition rates.

ON CAMPUS + DINING PLAN Tuition/Fees* $5,317 Room and Board** $6,358 Books/Supplies $1,000

TOTAL *** $12,675 *The average amount for per-credit fees is $789 for all states (excluding campus-approved fees). The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester. **Room/board amount is the total of a double room ($2,918) and a 225 meal plan ($3,440). ***The total does not include personal expenses and additional program costs (tools, uniforms, computer, instructional fees, etc.).

All rates are for two semesters.

For specific program cost estimates go to NDSCS.edu/Paying-for-College

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS NDSCS.Fin.Aid@ndscs.edu 701-671-2207

5 STEPS TO APPLY TO NDSCS

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Get started at NDSCS.EDU/APPLY.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT OR GED

An in-progress transcript must be submitted to make an admission decision. An official high school transcript with final grades and a graduation date is required upon completion of high school.

Transfer students who have earned an Associate or higher degree do not need to submit high school transcripts.

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SUBMIT OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S)

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APPLY ONLINE AND PAY THE $35 APPLICATION FEE

APPLICATION DEADLINE NDSCS doesn’t have an application deadline, but some programs do fill up quickly. The sooner you submit your application, the better your chances are for getting into your program of choice.

OFFICE OF ADMISSION North Dakota State College of Science 800 Sixth Street North Haverty Hall 101 Wahpeton, ND 58076 Local 701-671-2521

1-800-342-4325 | NDSCS.EDU NDSCS-FARGO

Transfer students, and students taking course work at colleges or universities while enrolled in high school, must submit official in-progress transcripts. Final college transcripts must be submitted once all course work is completed.

1305 19th Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102 701-231-6935

ADMISSION QUESTIONS NDSCS.Admissions@ndscs.edu

SUBMIT TEST SCORES

Approved exams include the ACT, SAT and ACCUPLACER. For more information about entrance scores for your selected program and ACCUPLACER testing options, visit NDSCS.EDU/TESTCENTER.

SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Go to NDSCS.EDU/IMMUNIZATIONS for required immunizations and more information.

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