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BSC is North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, offering high-quality, affordable education with more than 100 career pathways, including two- and four-year degrees and short-term program certificates in high-demand fields like energy, healthcare, automation, agriculture, cybersecurity, and others. Dedicated to student success since 1939, BSC prepares students for high-priority occupations through comprehensive advising, flexible in-person and online course options and industry-driven curriculum.

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BSC is North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, offering high-quality, affordable education with more than 100 career pathways, including two- and four-year degrees and short-term program certificates in high-demand fields like energy, healthcare, automation, agriculture, cybersecurity, and others. Dedicated to student success since 1939, BSC prepares students for high-priority occupations through comprehensive advising, flexible in-person and online course options and industry-driven curriculum.

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Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College announces the Summer 2022 President's Honor Roll'.

Bismarck State College announces the Summer 2022 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2022 semester.
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President's List - 2022 Aug 23

Bismarck State College accepts students for Summer 2022

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome students for the Summer 2022 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 at North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution!
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Enrollment - 2022 Jul 27

BSC honors Spring 2022 graduates

More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2022 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 82nd commencement ceremony held on May 13, 2022, at the Bismarck Event Center.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College announces the Spring 2022 President's Honor Roll'.

Bismarck State College announces the Spring 2022 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2022 semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jun 9
President's Honor Roll achievement badge.

Bismarck State College announces the Summer 2021 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2021 semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jun 8
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BSC recognizes Summer 2021 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Summer 2021.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 7

BSC honors Spring 2021 graduates

More than 650 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2021 semester. The college's 81st commencement ceremony was held virtually on May 14, 2021 due to COVID-19.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 7

Students Accepted into the Spring 2022 BSC Fast Track program

More than 650 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick-started their college career at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Fast Track program in Spring 2022. BSC Fast Track allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses as Dual Credit or Early Entry to meet their high school graduation requirements and receive college credit all at the same time.
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Accepted - 2022 Jun 3
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2022'.

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2022

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome students for the Spring 2022 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 at North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution!
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Enrollment - 2022 Jun 7
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC students qualify for national Microsoft championship '.

BSC students qualify for national Microsoft championship

Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, five Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2022.
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Student Competition - 2022 Feb 10
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2021 President's Honor Roll'.

Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2021 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2021 semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jan 14
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2021'.

Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2021

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2021 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 at North Dakota's only polytechnic institution!
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Enrollment - 2021 Oct 18
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC students named Phi Beta Lambda national qualifiers'.

BSC students named Phi Beta Lambda national qualifiers

Two BSC students were named Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) national qualifiers after participating in the virtual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference on April 9 and 10, 2021.
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Club or Organization - 2021 Apr 12

Students Accepted into the Fall 2021 BSC Fast Track program

More than 670 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick-started their college career at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Fast Track program in Fall 2021. BSC Fast Track allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses as Dual Credit or Early Entry to meet their high school graduation requirements and receive college credit all at the same time.
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Accepted - 2021 Sep 29

Students Accepted into the Spring 2021 BSC Fast Track program

More than 590 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick-started their college career at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Fast Track program in Spring 2021. BSC Fast Track allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses as dual credit or early entry to meet their high school graduation requirements and receive college credit all at the same time.
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Accepted - 2021 Sep 21
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC students named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team '.

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Mar 19
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2021'.

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2021

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2021 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 at North Dakota's only polytechnic institution!
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Enrollment - 2021 Mar 19
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC recognizes Fall 2020 graduates'.

BSC recognizes Fall 2020 graduates

Bismarck State College is pleased to recognize the students who have completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2020.
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Graduation - 2021 Feb 10

Students Accepted into the Fall 2020 BSC Early Entry program

More than 625 high school students from North Dakota and South Dakota kick-started their college career at Bismarck State College while still in high school through the BSC Early Entry program in Fall 2020. Early Entry allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to take college courses, receive college credit and meet their high school graduation requirements all at the same time.
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Accepted - 2020 Nov 23

Bismarck State College accepts students for Fall 2020

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Fall 2020 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!
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Enrollment - 2020 Nov 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2020 President's Honor Roll'.

Bismarck State College announces the Fall 2020 President's Honor Roll

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2020 semester.
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President's List - 2021 Jan 14
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC honors Spring 2020 graduates'.

BSC honors Spring 2020 graduates

More than 580 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2020 semester. The college's 80th commencement ceremony was held virtually on May 15, 2020 due to COVID-19.
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Graduation - 2020 Oct 6
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2020 Jul 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Spring 2020'.

Bismarck State College announces President's Honor Roll for Spring 2020

Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester.
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President's List - 2020 Jun 11
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC students score perfectly on cybersecurity exam; program earns 95% pass rate'.

BSC students score perfectly on cybersecurity exam; program earns 95% pass rate

Two Bismarck State College Cybersecurity students scored perfectly on the TestOut Security Pro Certification Exam and the BSC Cybersecurity program had a 95 percent pass rate for those students taking the examination, well above the recent national average of 66 percent.
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Business/professional - 2020 Jun 10

BSC students earn trip to national Microsoft championship

Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, two Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2021.
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Student Competition - 2020 May 28

Bismarck State College accepts students for Spring 2020

Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2020 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!
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Enrollment - 2020 Apr 24
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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.
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Accepted - 2020 Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC team advances to Collegiate Cyber Defense Regional Competition'.

BSC team advances to Collegiate Cyber Defense Regional Competition

In a digital world where virtually all content can be consumed from any device at any time, and where social media is the mecca for Generation Z, the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) is the Rolls Royce of events for students applying cyber skills that protect the world's devices and information. Bismarck State College's team proved their cyber savvy in February by qualifying to compete in the 2020 regional event, a path to nationals.
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Student Competition - 2020 Mar 3
Representation of the achievement named 'BSC cyber student Riley Mueller secures internship at Palo Alto Networks in national cyber competition'.

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.
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Student Competition - 2020 Feb 18
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