Bismarck State College

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Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College logo.jpg
Type Public college
Established1939;84 years ago (1939)
Parent institution
North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
President Douglas Jensen [1]
Students3,781
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
Colors Green and brown
Nickname Mystics
Website www.bismarckstate.edu

Bismarck State College (BSC) is a public college in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 3,781 students as of September 2016. Established in 1939, it is a comprehensive community college that offers the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in most fields as well as 20+ bachelor's degree and several undergraduate programs in conjunction with other university system institutions. Approximately 35 technical programs are offered and more than 150 courses are offered online. Unique to the institution are degrees in energy, including power and process plant technology, nuclear power technology, electric power technology, and renewable energy.

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Student life

Student activities are managed by the staff of the Student and Residence Life Office, located in the Student Union building on campus. Students can register for meal plans, request housing, visit the bookstore, sign up for intramurals or student government, and learn about the activities provided for them on and off campus. Dances, hypnotists, comedians, artists, barbecues, and tie-dye are popular events.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

Notes

  1. "State Board chooses Dr. Douglas Jensen as next Bismarck State College president". bismarckstate.edu (Press release). March 26, 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  2. 'Ed Kringstad-Obituary,' The Bismarck Tribune.com, March 7, 2013

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