Bismarck State College

BSC is North Dakota's only polytechnic institution offering 80+ programs leading to a certificate, diploma, associate and bachelor of applied science degrees, as well as liberal arts courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

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 BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

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BSC students named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Four Bismarck State College students are among the North Dakota community college students named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.

Academic Award - Mar 19

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 recognizes 2016-17 Outstanding Academic Students

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.

Academic Award - 2017 Jun 7

BSC students named to the 2017 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Two Bismarck State College students are among the North Dakota community college students named to the 2017 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.

Academic Award - 2017 Mar 10

BSC student named to the 2016 All-North Dakota Academic Team

A Bismarck State College student is one of five North Dakota community college students named to the 2016 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.

Academic Award - 2016 May 23

BSC recognizes 2015 Outstanding Academic Students

Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 46th annual spring Recognition Ceremony April 22 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the National Energy Center of Excellence.

Academic Award - 2015 Jun 16

BSC student named to 2015 All-North Dakota Academic Team

A Bismarck State College student is one of seven North Dakota community college students named to the 2015 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.

Academic Award - 2015 Mar 10