• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• An official high school transcript or proof of successful completion of the GED. Ask your high school to mail one final, official transcript showing all your high school grades and graduation date to BSC. Do not have the transcript sent until after graduation. If you completed your GED (high school equivalency) exam, have the results sent to BSC.
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella, or by presenting proof of date of birth prior to 1/1/57. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies only to on-campus students.
• Results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This is required of students 24 years of age or under and/or students with less than 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of completed college credit. Students with ACT scores more than five years old must also complete the COMPASS placement exam.
• COMPASS placement exam. BSC requires all students ages 25 or older to submit COMPASS assessment scores in the areas of English, math and reading, unless exemptions apply. All students who plan to take an English or math course must submit appropriate assessment scores prior to enrollment. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/online/started.asp.
• If you have attended other colleges, ask them to mail one official and complete transcript, showing courses attempted and grades earned to BSC. Transcripts must be signed by a school official and contain the official school seal.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• An official high school transcript or proof of successful completion of the GED. Ask your high school to mail one final, official transcript showing all your high school grades to BSC. If you completed your GED (high school equivalency) exam, have the results sent to BSC. This is not required of applicants who have completed 24 or more semester hour (36 quarter hours) of college level coursework.
• Official transcripts of all colleges/universities previously attended.** These must be sent directly from the institutions and must show all courses attempted and grades earned. Transcripts must be signed by a school official and contain the official school seal.
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella, or by presenting proof of date of birth prior to 1/1/57. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies only to on-campus students.
• Results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This is required of students 24 years of age or under and/or students with less than 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of completed college credit. Students with ACT scores more than five years old must also complete the COMPASS placement exam.
• COMPASS placement exam. BSC requires all students ages 25 or older to submit COMPASS assessment scores in the areas of English, math and reading, unless exemptions apply. All students who plan to take an English or math course must submit appropriate assessment scores prior to enrollment. Transfer students' transcripts will be evaluated to determine if exemptions apply. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
  Click Here to Register for a COMPASS exam session on the BSC Campus only.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.
• ** Official transcripts. Transferring to BSC.

• BSC application for admission
• If you attended other institutions after leaving BSC, you will need to submit official transcripts of all colleges/universities previously attended. These must be sent directly from the institutions and must show all courses attempted and grades earned. Transcripts must be signed by a school official and contain the official school seal.
• Other official documents, if not previously submitted

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella, or by presenting proof of date of birth prior to 1/1/57. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies only to on-campus students.
• ACT, SAT, COMPASS or college transcripts will be required of students enrolling in English, math or courses that have a pre-requisite. The college transcript will only be used for placement and will not be officially evaluated. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• Permission from parent/guardian and high school administrator
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies to on-campus students only.
• ACT/COMPASS Placement Test Scores. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once
• North Dakota University System Dual Credit Enrollment Application
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies to on-campus students only.
• ACT/COMPASS Placement Test Scores. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• An official high school transcript or proof of successful completion of the GED. Ask your high school to mail one final, official transcript showing all your high school grades and graduation date to BSC. Do not have the transcript sent until after graduation. If you completed your GED (high school equivalency) exam, have the results sent to BSC.
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella, or by presenting proof of date of birth prior to 1/1/57. Exemptions to this policy may be granted if the student's beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Applies only to on-campus students.
• Results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This is required of students 24 years of age or under and/or students with less than 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of completed college credit. Students with ACT scores more than five years old must also complete the COMPASS placement exam.
• COMPASS placement exam. BSC also requires all students ages 25 or older to submit COMPASS assessment scores in the areas of English, math and reading, unless exemptions apply. All students who plan to take an English or math course must submit appropriate assessment scores prior to enrollment. Transfer students' transcripts will be evaluated to determine if exemptions apply. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
• If you have attended other colleges, ask them to mail one official and complete transcript, showing courses attempted and grades earned to BSC. Transcripts must be signed by a school official and contain the official school seal.
• Students are also required to complete the Collaborative Registration Form to determine eligibility.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee. This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• An official high school (secondary school) transcript, showing dates of attendance, courses attempted, grades and date of graduation. This must be sent directly from the high school.
• Submit one FINAL, OFFICIAL college transcript from colleges previously attended. The transcript must show dates of attendance, courses attempted, grades etc. If you are requesting to have courses evaluated for transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation of non-U.S. postsecondary credentials is required. The evaluation form may be obtained at www.WES.org. The form must be submitted with official transcripts/academic records from all post-secondary schools attended, along with word-for-word English translations. There will be a cost to the student for the service charged by the World Education Service. There is no guarantee that the credits will transfer.
• Complete COMPASS assessment (taken on the BSC campus, required for all international students).
• Documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Immunity can be proven by presenting evidence of having had two immunizations (doses of MMR vaccine) more than one month apart from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department or by presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps and rubella. Tuberculosis Screening may also be applicable. Click Here to Read Tuberculosis Screening for International Students.
• Results of the American College Test (ACT). This is only required for Canadian students under the age of 25.
• F-1 immigrant students (whose first language is not English) must submit certification of satisfactory completion (score of 525 or better for paper-based test; score of 195 or better for computer-based test, or score of 70 for internet-based) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language-TOEFL, before they will be considered for admission to BSC. TOEFL results must be recent and verifiable. Information regarding TOEFL can be obtained by contacting: TOEFL Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08541.
• Completed Declaration of Finance form. Documentation must show a source of full financial support for all years of attendance at Bismarck State College. You should be prepared to provide additional certified bank records or other pertinent documentation upon request.
• Medical Insurance: All F-1 students who enroll at BSC are required to purchase a medical health insurance policy which remains in effect for the duration of study. The premium for coverage under this plan will be billed directly to the student. The annual fee must be paid in full at the beginning of the first year and prior to each subsequent year of study. The insurance will be coordinated by the International student admissions office. (Students from Canada and Norway are exempt).
• A copy of your passport, including passport expiration date and the U.S. entry visa stamp in the passport with expiration date (except Canadians) - after a student arrives on campus.

• Admissions Application Deadline for FALL...............................June 15
• Admissions Application Deadline for SPRING..........................November 15

Submit information to:
Bismarck State College
C/O Greg Sturm
P.O. Box 5587
Bismarck ND 58506-5587

• BSC application for admission
• Pay a $35 application fee.* This is non-refundable, but must be paid only once.
• Completion of an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Certificate or Diploma in an accredited and approved program in an energy related field.
• Official transcripts of all colleges/universities previously attended. These must be sent directly from the institutions and must show all courses attempted and grades earned. Transcripts must be signed by a school official and contain the official school seal.
• COMPASS placement exam. BSC requires all students ages 25 or older to submit COMPASS assessment scores in the areas of English, math and reading, unless exemptions apply. All students who plan to take an English or math course must submit appropriate assessment scores prior to enrollment. Previous students' transcripts will be evaluated to determine if exemptions apply. If the COMPASS placement exam is not available in their area, students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER assessment. For more information, see Assessment Scores at bismarckstate.edu/student/assess/.
• * Exemptions may apply. Click Here to View Exemptions.

• Automotive Collision Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Carpentry (Residential)
• **Clinical Laboratory Technician
• Electronics/Telecommunication Technology
• Graphic Design and Communications
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Instrumentation and Control Technology
• Lineworker (Electrical)
• Mechanical Maintenance Technology
• **Nursing
• Paramedic (EMT)
• **Phlebotomy Technician
• Power Plant Technology (on-campus)
• **Practical Nursing
• Process Plant Technology (on-campus)
• **Surgical Technology
• Welding

1. Complete admissions file according to your admission status
2. Review and meet program specific required placement scores
3. Students applying for the Graphic Design and Communications Program must complete a personal interview with faculty in that program. To set up an appointment, please contact Tom Marple at 701-224-5563 or Sean Thorenson at 701-224-5564.
4. Students accepted by the Lineworker, Surgical Technology, and Welding programs must see a licensed physician for a physical examination and submit the completed physical exam form. This is a requirement after admission to one of these programs.
5. Applicants are encouraged to contact the selected program to set up an interview.
6. Pay a $100 tuition deposit when you are accepted into the program. This is non-refundable if you decide not to attend BSC.
7. ** Programs do not require the tuition deposit.

1. Specific listing of classes completed by the student; identified and/or separated by class levels. An institution may request a course syllabus or detailed description of course content.
2. Clear identification of those courses which meet the North Dakota University System College Preparatory Requirements. (This is required by the four-year institutions.)
3. Key explaining grading system and successful complication of coursework.
4. Date of student's graduation/completion of plan of study.
5. Signature of the parent/instructor.
6. Identification of any other private or public high school the student has attended.
7. Transcript of college courses (if applicable).
   
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8. A GED may be accepted with an overall score of 45 and a minimum score of 40 on each individual subject exam; however, individual institutions may require higher scores.