2016-2017 NDSCS Wahpeton Viewbook

LEARN SMARTER. EARN FASTER.

2016-2017

WAHPETON VIEWBOOK

NDSCS.EDU

IT’S MORE THAN A FAST TRACK TO CAREER SUCCESS. IT’S TWO YEARS FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITY.

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AT THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, YOU’LL LEARN SMARTER WITH EXPERT INSTRUCTORS TEACHING REAL-WORLD SKILLS. AND YOU’LL EARN FASTER BY LANDING YOUR DREAM CAREER IN JUST TWO YEARS. WE CALL IT THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS. YOU’LL CALL IT THE BEST WAY TO GET WHERE YOU’RE GOING.

99% 3,000+

PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION*

STUDENTS / POTENTIAL FRIENDS

80+

CAREER PATHS

95%

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

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JOB OPENINGS PER GRADUATE*

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

ACADEMIC AND CAREER GUIDANCE

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS

*2015 North Dakota State College of Science Graduate Placement Report.

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99% PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION AT NDSCS, YOU’LL LEARN FROM TOP FACULTY IN THE IDEAL ACADEMIC SETTING. OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS AND OPEN DOORS TO NEARLY 100% CAREER PLACEMENT.

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THE ADVANTAGE OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY

TRI-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY: PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

More than 20 leading worldwide and regional

Combining five institutions into one cooperative system

companies partner with NDSCS to provide the latest

increases the range of classes and opportunities for

equipment, tools and technology for hands-on learning.

all students. And course exchange is as easy as

This serves as a built-in network that can connect you

one, two, three!

to your dream career right after graduation.

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Register with your main campus.

Tuition is paid to your main campus and program fees are processed separately.

Grades earned through Tri-College are included in your grade-point average and academic records with your main college.

ALL YOU DO IS SIGN UP AND TAKE THE CLASS!

PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

SMALL CLASSES FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING With our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive more one-on-one time with instructors and build a tight community of peers.

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North Dakota State College of Science

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Concordia College

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North Dakota State University

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*2015 North Dakota State College of Science Graduate Placement Report.

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80+ CAREER OPTIONS WITH SO MANY ACADEMIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN WAHPETON, FARGO OR ONLINE, YOUR DREAM CAREER STARTS HERE. WATCH OUR 25+ CAREER VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE! /NDSCSWILDCATS

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WAHPETON AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

Agriculture (Liberal Arts Transfer) Animal Science Crop Production Sales & Technology Farm Management 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

BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Business Administration (Liberal Arts Transfer) Business Technology Management General Business Management Marketing Management Restaurant Management

EDUCATION & TRAINING Early Childhood Education (Liberal Arts Transfer)

Education (Liberal Arts Transfer) General Liberal Arts (Liberal Arts Transfer) Health, Physical Education & Recreation (Liberal Arts Transfer)

Music (Liberal Arts Transfer)

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 - Registered Nursing (ASN) Nursing (Liberal Arts Transfer) Occupational Therapy Assistant Optometry (Liberal Arts Transfer) Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy (Liberal Arts Transfer) Social Work (Liberal Arts Transfer)

Programs listed by available location.

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 and online) Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face and online)

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

Criminal Justice (Liberal Arts Transfer) Emergency Management (Liberal Arts Transfer) Law (Liberal Arts Transfer)

LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER General Liberal Arts

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 Web Developer (Combo of face-to-face and 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

FARGO BUSINESS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Business Administration - Transfer Business Management (Business Pro Curriculum Option)

- Entrepreneurship - Finance - Management/Supervision - Sales General Business Management Marketing Management

HEALTH SCIENCE

Dialysis Technician (Pending Approval) Paramedic (EMT) Technology - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Paramedic Technology - Community Paramedic1 Practical Nursing

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology Support Information Systems Administrator IT Forensics and Security Mobile Application Developer Web Design Web Developer

LIBERAL ARTS/TRANSFER Criminal Justice - Transfer Education - Transfer General Liberal Arts

MANUFACTURING Technical Studies Welding Technology

This curriculum is not currently approved for Title IV Financial Aid funding.

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ONLINE Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology Business Technology Management Health Information Technician Liberal Arts/Transfer Marketing Management Medical Coding Mobile Application Developer Pharmacy Technician Technical Studies Web Design Web Developer

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95% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS ARE A GREAT WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. APPLY FOR AN NDSCS SCHOLARSHIP OR ANY NUMBER OF EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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FINANCIAL AID FACTS Almost any student can qualify for financial aid. Some students receive aid based on special achievements while others receive aid based on demonstrated need. Need is the difference between what it costs to attend college and what a student is expected to contribute.

FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) FREE APPLICATION

2016-17 ESTIMATED COSTS

Determine if you qualify for Grants, Federal Loans and Work Study.

Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter the NDSCS code 002996.

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SCHOLARSHIPS NDSCS.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS

NDSCS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NDSCS gives out over $300,000 each year in scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors including GPA, ACT score, academic program and financial need. Scholarship applications can be completed at any time, however we recommend that you apply by February 1st for the best opportunity to receive a scholarship.

NDSCS SCIENCE OF SUCCESS® STEM SCHOLARSHIP

WAHPETON Live and dine on campus and pay in-state tuition rates.

ON CAMPUS + DINING PLAN Tuition/Fees* $4,697 Room and Board** $6,298 Books/Supplies $1,000

ANNUAL TOTAL*** $11,995 * The average amount for per-credit fees is $672 for all states (excluding campus-approved fees).

The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester. ** Room/board amount is the average between a double room ($2,712) and double suite ($3,372) cost with a 225 meal plan ($3,256). *** The total does not include personal expenses.

All rates are for two semesters.

Available if you are pursuing a degree in an approved science,

Use our cost estimate worksheet

technology, engineering or math related program.

and find specific program costs at

Financial assistance of up to $10,000 per year.

NDSCS.EDU/COSTS.

Learn more at NDSCS.EDU/STEM-SCHOLARS.

FINANCIAL AID $6,000 NORTH DAKOTA ACADEMIC OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Our Financial Aid department is here

Available to North Dakota residents, these scholarships are based on a

aid process and how to accept and

variety of factors including high school GPA, ACT or WorkKeys results

receive awards.

and courses completed in high school.

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS

Visit with your high school counselor for details or learn more at

ndscs.fin.aid@ndscs.edu

to help you understand the financial

ND.GOV/DPI/SCHOOLSTAFF/TSE/GRANTSCH/SCHOLARSHIP.

PRIORITY DEADLINES Apply before the priority deadline for best results.

NDSCS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP February 1, 2017 Photo: NDUS Chancellor Mark R. Hagerott, Ph.D., joins NDSCS students at the new

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Old Main celebration in 2015. Chancellor Hagerott is committed to helping all students

(FAFSA)

reach their career goals while working collaboratively with the business community

April 1, 2017

and legislature to fulfill the workforce needs of North Dakota.

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1:1 ACADEMIC AND CAREER GUIDANCE ATTENDING COLLEGE IS INCREDIBLY REWARDING, YET IT’S ALSO CHALLENGING. THAT’S WHY WE PROVIDE COUNTLESS RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU AS YOU ACHIEVE YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS.

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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Your one-stop shop for assistance or concerns. We want you to succeed and we’ll support you all the way!

Joshua - Berthold, N.D.

ACADEMIC GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE ●●

Day and evening peer and professional tutoring.

I CHOSE NDSCS BECAUSE

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Assistance with planning class schedules and course registration.

Course requirements information.

OF THE GREAT PROGRAMS

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Support for students struggling academically or needing/requesting

THEY OFFER.

assistance.

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER SERVICES ●●

Job search preparation, career fairs, cooperative education and internships.

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

CAREER EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING ●●

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

SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS

Heather - Abercrombie, N.D.

NDSCS HAS PREPARED ME BY ADVANCING MY

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Accessibility Services

LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND

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Veterans Assistance

GIVING ME OPPORTUNITIES

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Student Advocate – a resource for non-academic concerns Campus Nurse

TO LEAD.

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Personal Counselor

71%

STUDENT RETENTION RATE! The national average (IPEDS) is 58.2%. Our students' success is a testament to the support NDSCS students receive.

Taylor - Bowdle, S.D.

THE COST OF NDSCS IS A FRACTION COMPARED TO OTHER COLLEGES IN OUR REGION, AND I FEEL THAT MY EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS MADE HERE ARE TOP-NOTCH.

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THE COMPLETE a s a e f i CAMPUS l t a c d l EXPERIENCE wi

THE ALLEY

MILDRED JOHNSON LIBRARY

A TV lounge by day and the spot for hanging out,

Full-service library both on-campus and online

dances and a variety of other exciting events at night.

providing videos, books, e-books, interactive media,

GAME ROOM

Apple TV and iPad stations.

A fun place to challenge friends to free video games,

NDSCS BOOKSTORE

darts and putting the 9 pool tables to good use. Don’t

Your one-stop shop for textbooks, class tools, Wildcat

forget to catch the game on the 90” flat screen TV!

apparel and snacks. Pick up a gift for your parents.

CAMPUS POLICE

MAIL CENTER

Available 24/7 to keep students, as well as the campus,

Check your post office box, mail a letter or package, or

safe and secure.

buy a book of stamps.

FREE WI-FI ON CAMPUS Wireless internet access for students in residence halls, classrooms, and academic and public spaces.

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RESIDENTIAL HALLS Forkner (co-ed - suite style)

FAMILY AND STUDENT LIVING

Nordgaard (co-ed - suite style)

College Townhomes

Riley (co-ed - honors)

Northwest Apartments

Robertson (co-ed - traditional)

Southeast Apartments

Schulz (male - traditional) Walton (female - traditional)

THE TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS AT NDSCS WAHPETON

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NDSCS Resident Assistants, or RAs, are student staff members who live in the residence halls to help create and promote safe and inclusive living and learning communities on campus. ●●

Experience excellent leadership training and real-life work experience in a convenient setting right on campus.

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RAs receive a $1,350 annual stipend, free single room and free RA meal plan. Benefits add up to approximately $8,240 over the academic year!

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Any current incoming student may apply.

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STAY AND SAVE Living on campus at NDSCS is affordable, convenient and smart!

Save even more by participating in Stay and Save – a unique savings

that you will achieve success.

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NDSCS.EDU/RESIDENCEHALLS

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

increases the likelihood academic and personal

NDSCS.edu/Residential-Life/Apply

TOUR OUR RESIDENCE HALLS!

Living on campus

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Convenient and within walking distance to everything.

Safe and secure living environment.

On-campus community of friends and support.

Affordable room rates, starting from $1,356 per semester.

Grab hold of your independence.

Variety of living spaces available: suite-style, traditional rooms,

opportunity for students who remain in the residence halls after their first

apartments and

year of living on campus.

townhomes.

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Beat any price increases! Reserve a room and retain the current housing and dining plan rates for the following academic year.

STUDENT CENTER DINING OPTIONS FLICKERTAIL DINING ROOM Serving healthy, all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner options 7 days a week.

CAMPUS CONNECTION

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Honors Hall available for qualifying students.

Resident Assistants available 24/7.

On-campus dining with meal plans ranging from $789-$2,004.

Quick-service restaurant offering a variety of fresh and healthy options: salads, sandwiches and burgers, Wildcat pizza, grab-and-go options, specialty coffee, beverages and more. Open Monday-Friday.

Weekly menus, nutrition information and more at NDSCS.EDU/DINING. /NDSCSResidenceLife

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

yo u r i f e l l a i soc WHEN IT’S TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOKS AND TAKE A BREAK, GET INVOLVED—DO SOMETHING, BE ACTIVE AND HAVE FUN! THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT NDSCS.

/NDSCSStudentLife

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/NDSCS.StudentLife

@NDSCS_StLife

STUDENT CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP Even if you don’t identify yourself as a leader, everyone has the potential

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS

to lead! NDSCS has several leadership opportunities such as NDSCS

We make staying active and

Ambassadors, Student Senate, Science of Leadership and Wildcat

getting in shape easy at NDSCS.

Welcome Team.

Take advantage of our first-class

30+ STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

recreational facilities and gym— whether it’s a game of basketball

We also have student clubs and organizations that are academic based,

with friends, sweating it out

interest based and faith based such as Campus Activities Board (CAB),

alongside a workout buddy or

DECA, Media Squad, Phi Theta Kappa, Diesel Club and Dental Club.

enjoying the solitude of running or

NDSCS.EDU/CLUBS

swimming laps.

INTRAMURALS Enjoy playing sports? Join one of our 8 intramural leagues. Open to all students, except those involved in varsity sports. NDSCSWILDCATS.COM

PERFORMING ARTS

NDSCS also has a wide variety of health and personal counseling services available right on campus at no cost to students. Schedule an appointment with a nurse or take advantage of our confidential

If you’re interested in performing arts, NDSCS offers opportunities in choir,

counseling options. Make your

band and theater. NDSCS.EDU/PERFORMING-ARTS

health a priority!

EVENTS

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Fully equipped with treadmills,

250+ free campus activities and events are held each year, like dances,

bikes, elliptical machines, TVs and

lectures, comedians, theater productions and sporting events.

NDSCS.EDU/EVENTS

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WILDCAT WEIGHT ROOM Fully equipped with benches,

AGAWASIE DAY

free weights, dumbbells and

Get ready for a day of fun, food, games and the infamous Burnout!

squat racks.

Agawasie Day takes place every May right before finals and is a great day to de-stress and make memories.

WILDCAT WELLNESS CENTER

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Indoor Track and Swimming Pool.

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2 Racquetball Courts.

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Free access with NDSCS I.D. to all fitness facilities.

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STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES On-campus health nurse and personal counselor located in Riley Hall.

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Enjoy on-campus dining with convenient and nutritious eating options..

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WE ARE THE WILDCATS! OUR NJCAA TEAMS ARE NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE IN VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL.

FUTURE ATHLETES Whether you’re looking to compete for a couple years or hope to play at a 4-year college, the Wildcat Athletic Program can take you where you

IMPRESSIVE STATS

want to be. If you’re not afraid to work harder, become better and give it

FOOTBALL

everything you’ve got, we’ll be there to encourage and guide you even more to help you reach your goals.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES Get ready to train, workout or take in an athletic event in one of our

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Bowl Appearances

VOLLEYBALL

top-notch facilities. Our quality athletic, fitness and recreational facilities

9 NJCAA All-Americans

are some of the best!

12 Region Titles

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27 Mon-Dak Conference Titles 5 National Appearances

MEN’S BASKETBALL 29 NJCAA All-Americans 20 Region Titles 29 Mon-Dak Conference Titles 10 National Appearances

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 14 NJCAA All-Americans 5 Region Titles 4 Mon-Dak Conference Titles 2 National Appearances

SOFTBALL 1

All-American

2 Mon-Dak Conference Titles

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APPLYING TO NDSCS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE, REQUEST MORE INFORMATION OR APPLY TODAY!

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FIVE SIMPLE STEPS

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deadline, but some programs do fill

Get started at NDSCS.EDU/APPLY.

your application, the better your

Applications for most programs that begin in August are

chances are for getting into your

accepted throughout the year, but an early application is

program of choice.

ADMISSION QUESTIONS ndscs.admissions@ndscs.edu

An in-progress transcript must be sent to make an

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admission decision. An official high school transcript completion of high school. To be considered official, the transcripts must be sent directly to NDSCS from the high school.

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up quickly. The sooner you submit

SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT OR GED

with final grades and a graduation date is required upon

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NDSCS doesn’t have an application

APPLY ONLINE AND PAY THE $35 APPLICATION FEE

recommended.

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APPLICATION

800 Sixth Street North Haverty Hall 101 Wahpeton, North Dakota 58076 Local 701-671-2521

SUBMIT OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Transfer students, and students taking course work at colleges or universities while enrolled in high school, must mail official in-progress transcripts. To be considered official, the transcripts must be sent directly to NDSCS from the issuing institution. Final college transcripts must be submitted once all course work is completed.

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SUBMIT TEST SCORES If you are applying for an Associate in Applied Science, Diploma or Certificate program you will need to obtain minimum entrance scores in order to meet the Program Admission Requirements for your selected program.

Approved exams include the ACT, SAT and Compass or Accuplacer. For more information, including the required scores for your selected program visit NDSCS.EDU/REQUIREMENTS.

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SUBMIT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION Send medical records with proof of two MMR immunizations (measles, mumps and rubella) and proof of meningitis immunization.

Go to NDSCS.EDU/IMMUNIZATIONS for more information.

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1305 19th Avenue North

800 6th Street North, Wahpeton, ND 58076

Fargo, ND 58102

800-342-4325, ext. 2521

701-231-6935

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

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