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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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 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 - Apr 24

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

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

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

Students accepted into the Spring 2017 BSC Early Entry program

More than 235 North Dakota high school students are starting their beyond at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Spring 2017.

Accepted - 2017 Feb 7

Students accepted into the Fall 2016 BSC Early Entry program

More than 490 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 2016.

Accepted - 2016 Oct 25

Students accepted into the Spring 2016 BSC Early Entry program

More than 490 North Dakota high school students are starting their beyond at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Spring 2016.

Accepted - 2016 Feb 19

Students accepted into the Fall 2015 BSC Early Entry program

More than 450 North 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 2015.

Accepted - 2015 Sep 18

Students accepted into the Spring 2015 BSC Early Entry program

North Dakota high school students are starting their beyond at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Spring 2015.

Accepted - 2015 Mar 2

Students accepted into the Fall 2014 BSC Early Entry program

More than 400 North 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 2014.

Accepted - 2014 Oct 6