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 or an associate degree, 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. BSC also offers several additional bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs on campus in cooperation with other North Dakota University System institutions. The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally recognized energy industry degree and training programs.

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BSC honors Spring 2017 graduates

More than 650 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2017 semester. The college's 77th commencement ceremony was held on May 12, 2017.

Graduation - 2017 Jun 22

BSC announces Chesak Family Scholarship recipients for 2017-18

Seven students were awarded the Chesak Family Scholarship to Bismarck State College for the 2017-18 school year.

Scholarship - 2017 Jun 26

BSC recognizes students nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership

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. This year 141 students were nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Honor Society - 2017 Jun 15

BSC students named Phi Beta Lambda Chapter National Qualifier

Two BSC students were recognized as being named Phi Beta Lambda Chapter National Qualifiers when 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.

Student Competition - 2017 Jun 13

BSC students chosen for Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who

Two BSC students were recognized as being chosen Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who when 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.

Who's Who - 2017 Jun 8

BSC recognizes 2016-17 Outstanding Academic Students

Academic Award - 2017 Jun 7

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 48th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Student Government - 2017 Jun 6

BSC recognizes students named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

Bismarck State College students were recognized as being named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges when BSC celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.

Who's Who - 2017 Jun 6

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

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

Honors List - 2017 Jun 5

BSC Theatre presents Broadway's longest running American show "Chicago"

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program offers a musical spectacular April 5-9 with "Chicago" - Kander and Ebb's Broadway smash musical, a jazzy, boozy satire on celebrity, the media and justice!

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Mar 23

BSC students awarded technology scholarships

Bismarck State College Foundation awards technology scholarships payable for the Spring 2017 semester.

Scholarship - 2017 Mar 13

BSC theater makes program history at regional competition

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts had a historical showing at the 2017 Region V competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) earning high honors in a variety of areas.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Feb 17

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

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2017

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2017 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 - 2017 Feb 17

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

BSC recognizes Fall 2016 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2016.

Graduation - 2017 Feb 6

Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Fall 2016

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 semester.

Honors List - 2017 Jan 10

BSC Theatre Arts program opens its season with "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)"

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts opens its season Oct. 20-23 with a play that honors the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death - "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)."

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Dec 13

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

BSC Theatre Arts program presents "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"

Bismarck State College presents its winter play, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," Dec. 8-11 under the guest direction of Timothy Rosin, a BSC alumnus.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Dec 13

BSC Surgical Technology students earn national certification

The Surgical Technology program at BSC achieved a 100 percent pass rate in the most recent national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam cycle. This is the eighth straight year the Surgical Technology program has earned a 100 percent pass rate.

Student Excellence - 2016 Oct 21

Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2016

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the 2016-17 school year. 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 - 2016 Oct 20

BSC recognizes Summer 2016 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Summer 2016.

Graduation - 2016 Sep 28

Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Summer 2016

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2016 semester.

Honors List - 2016 Aug 31

BSC announces Carley Family Scholarship recipients for 2016-17

Eleven students were awarded the Carley Family Scholarship to Bismarck State College for the 2016-17 school year.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 25

BSC announces Chesak Family Scholarship recipients for 2016-17

Nine students were awarded the Chesak Family Scholarship to Bismarck State College for the 2016-17 school year.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 22

BSC graduates awarded transfer scholarships for 2016-17

The Bismarck State College Foundation awards BSC graduates transfer scholarships to a four-year accredited school for the 2016-17 school year.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 20

BSC students awarded academic scholarships for 2016-17

Bismarck State College Foundation awards academic scholarships payable for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 19

BSC honors Spring 2016 graduates

More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2016 semester. The college's 76th commencement ceremony was held on May 13, 2016.

Graduation - 2016 Jun 27

BSC recognizes Fall 2015 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2015.

Graduation - 2016 Jul 7