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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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.

Student Competition - Feb 18

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

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

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

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/

Student Competition - 2019 Jan 7

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 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

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

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

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

Students accepted into the Spring 2018 BSC Early Entry program

More than 562 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 2018.

Accepted - 2018 Jun 18

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

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

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2018

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2018 semester. Many students are returning after completing their fall 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 Mar 2

Hunter Andes 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 recognizes Fall 2017 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to recognize the students who have completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2017.

Graduation - 2018 Jan 23

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

Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Fall 2017

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2017 semester.

Honors List - 2018 Jan 5

Students accepted into the Fall 2017 BSC Early Entry program

More than 480 North Dakota and South Dakota high school students are starting their beyond at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Fall 2017.

Accepted - 2017 Oct 25

Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2017

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2017 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 achieve your beyond at BSC!

Enrollment - 2017 Oct 16

BSC recognizes Summer 2017 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Summer 2017.

Graduation - 2017 Sep 14