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.
(see more)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.
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 -
Oct 6
Kyle Sease Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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 -
Jul 9
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 -
Jun 11
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 -
Jun 10
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 -
May 28
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 -
Apr 24
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.
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Apr 24
BSC cyber student Riley Mueller secures internship at Palo Alto Networks in national cyber competition
Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks student, Riley Mueller, was a top 10 finisher in the first Palo Alto Networks Secure the Future Competition - a grueling months-long national competition against dozens of cybersecurity students from universities across the nation. Other finalists came from four-year universities like Ball State University, Murray State University and East Carolina University. Additionally, the sophomore was one of five finalists to land a prestigious paid summer internship at Palo Alto Networks corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Feb 18
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 -
Mar 3
Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2019 President's Honor Roll
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2019 semester.
Honors List -
Jan 21
Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2019
Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2019 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 -
Jan 17
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
Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Spring 2019
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2019 semester.
Honors List -
2019 Jun 14
Students accepted into the Spring 2019 BSC Early Entry program
More than 590 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 2019. 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 -
2019 Jun 12
Students accepted into the Fall 2018 BSC Early Entry program
In Fall 2018, 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. 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 -
2019 Jun 12
Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2019
Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2019 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 -
2019 Jun 11
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 place 3rd in cyber defense competition
A team of North Dakota students - four from Bismarck State College and four from the University of Mary - teamed up to compete for the first time in the North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition March 23-24, in Madison, S.D.. The students, with the assistance of advisors from multiple state agencies, placed third during the event. The students representing BSC include Austin Haakenson, Justin Johnson, Jared Phelps and Michael Schafer. Learn more at https://bismarckstate.edu/news/CyberDefenseCompetition/
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2019 Jan 7
Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Fall 2018
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2018 semester.
Honors List -
2019 Jan 4
Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2018
Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2018 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 -
2019 Jan 2
BSC recognizes Fall 2018 graduates
Bismarck State College is pleased to recognize the students who have completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2018.
Graduation -
2019 Jan 7
Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Summer 2018
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2018 semester.
Honors List -
2018 Aug 23
BSC recognizes 2017-18 Outstanding Academic Students
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.
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
Bismarck State College accepts students for Summer 2018
Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Summer 2018 semester. Many students are returning after completing their fall and/or spring semester at BSC, while other students are just beginning their academic career. No matter where you are in your journey, we're excited to help you achieve your beyond at BSC!
Enrollment -
2018 Jun 29
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 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
BSC honors Spring 2018 graduates
More than 640 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2018 semester. The college's 78th commencement ceremony was held on May 11, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center.
Graduation -
2018 Jun 27
Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Spring 2018
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2018 semester.
Honors List -
2018 Jun 15