Bismarck State College

At Bismarck State College, there are no boundaries. We have the programs and faculty to help you discover the next version of you.

The third largest college in North Dakota, BSC is an innovative community college, offering high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. BSC offers nearly 40 programs leading to a certificate, diploma and associate degrees, as well as liberal arts courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. BSC offers 18 online degree programs and two bachelor of applied science degrees – energy management and cybersecurity. The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally recognized energy industry degree and training programs and The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security has designated Bismarck State College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

BSC also offers several additional bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs on campus in cooperation with other North Dakota University System institutions.

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Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2020 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2020 semester.

Honors List - Jan 14

Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Spring 2020

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester.

Honors List - 2020 Jun 11

Students Accepted into the Fall 2020 BSC Early Entry program

More than 625 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick-started their college career at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Fall 2020. Early Entry allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses, receive college credit and meet their high school graduation requirements all at the same time.

Accepted - 2020 Nov 23

Students accepted into the Spring 2020 BSC Early Entry program

More than 600 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick started their beyond at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Spring 2020. Early Entry allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses and receive college credit, which also may be used to meet their high school graduation requirements.

Accepted - 2020 Apr 24

Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2020

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2020 semester. Many students are returning to BSC to continue their education while others are just beginning their academic career. No matter where you are in your journey, we're excited to help you discover the next version of you!

Enrollment - 2020 Nov 6

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2020

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2020 semester. Many students are returning to BSC to continue their education while others are just beginning their academic career. No matter where you are in your journey, we're excited to help you discover the next version of you!

Enrollment - 2020 Apr 24

BSC honors Spring 2019 graduates

More than 620 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2019 semester. The college's 79th commencement ceremony was held on May 10, 2019 at the Bismarck Event Center.

Graduation - 2019 Jul 3

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Honor Society - 2020 Jul 9

BSC honors Spring 2020 graduates

More than 580 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2020 semester. The college's 80th commencement ceremony was held virtually on May 15, 2020 due to COVID-19.

Graduation - 2020 Oct 6

BSC recognizes students nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership

Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 49th annual Student Recognition Ceremony April 18, 2018 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Honor Society - 2018 Jul 19

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BSC students score perfectly on cybersecurity exam; program earns 95% pass rate

Two Bismarck State College Cybersecurity students scored perfectly on the TestOut Security Pro Certification Exam and the BSC Cybersecurity program had a 95 percent pass rate for those students taking the examination, well above the recent national average of 66 percent.

Business/professional - 2020 Jun 10

BSC Engineering Tech students attend state professional land surveyors convention

Five Bismarck State College Engineering Technology students were recently chosen to attend the Frontier Precision North Dakota User Group Forum and the North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NDSPLS) 40th Annual Convention.

Business/professional - 2019 Feb 25

BSC students earn trip to national Microsoft championship

Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, two Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2021.

Student Competition - 2020 May 28

BSC team advances to Collegiate Cyber Defense Regional Competition

In a digital world where virtually all content can be consumed from any device at any time, and where social media is the mecca for Generation Z, the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) is the Rolls Royce of events for students applying cyber skills that protect the world's devices and information. Bismarck State College's team proved their cyber savvy in February by qualifying to compete in the 2020 regional event, a path to nationals.

Student Competition - 2020 Mar 3

BSC recognizes 2017-18 Outstanding Academic Students

Academic Award - 2018 Jul 19

BSC students named to the 2018 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Three Bismarck State College students are among the North Dakota community college students named to the 2018 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.

Academic Award - 2018 Jul 19

BSC students recognized for outstanding involvement in student government

Outstanding Student Government Association members were recognized when Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 49th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 18, 2018 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Student Government - 2018 Jul 19

BSC students recognized for outstanding involvement in student government

Outstanding Student Government Association members were recognized when Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Student Government - 2017 Jun 6

BSC student chosen for Washington D.C. news fellowship program

Hunter Andes, a Makoti, N.D. native and student at Bismarck State College, has been selected to participate in a Washington, D.C. news fellowship program.

Research / Grant - 2018 Feb 28

BSC announces Carley Family Scholarship recipients for 2017-18

Eight students were awarded the Carley Family Scholarship to Bismarck State College for the 2017-18 school year.

Scholarship - 2017 Jun 26

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BSC students awarded technical and energy scholarships

Bismarck State College Foundation awards technical and energy scholarships payable for the Spring 2018 semester.

Scholarship - 2018 Jan 17

BSC students chosen for Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who

Two BSC students were recognized as being chosen Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who when Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Who's Who - 2017 Jun 8

BSC recognizes students named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

Bismarck State College students were recognized as being named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges when BSC celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Who's Who - 2017 Jun 6

BSC Theatre presents Broadway's longest running American show "Chicago"

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program offers a musical spectacular April 5-9 with "Chicago" - Kander and Ebb's Broadway smash musical, a jazzy, boozy satire on celebrity, the media and justice!

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Mar 23

BSC theater makes program history at regional competition

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts had a historical showing at the 2017 Region V competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) earning high honors in a variety of areas.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Feb 17

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