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 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

Robyn Duttenhefner named to 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

Samantha Roth named to 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