Williston State College
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Williston State College (WSC) is a two-year public college
in Williston, North Dakota
, part of the North Dakota University System
. Founded in 1957, WSC provides general, vocational, and technical education. For most of its history the college has worked in close connection with the University of North Dakota
. Originally called University of North Dakota-Williston (UND-W).
Arts and Human Sciences
Business Technology
Health and Wellness
Mathematics and Science
Trades Technology
Through collaborative agreements with other colleges and universities in the North Dakota University System, WSC students can complete select bachelor's and master's degrees in Williston. More information can be found at http://www.willistonstate.edu/Classes/Areas-of-Study/Arts-and-Human-Sciences.html.
More information about the Cost of Attendance at Williston State College can be found at http://www.willistonstate.edu/Future-Students/Financing-Your-Education/Cost-of-Attendance/Cost-of-Attendance.html.
Only current registered Williston State College residents may occupy campus housing units; with preference given to full-time students. A one-time, non-refundable $35.00 application fee is required or all housing units. A 200$ first installment is required to receive and reserve a room assignment.
WSC provides laundry facilities, mail, and interest services to it's campus housing residents. Dormitory-style housing is fully furnished with students required to provide their own linens. Family housing is unfurnished.
The Teton Grill, located in Steven's Hall, is open Monday through Friday. Students electing to live in campus housing are required to purchase a minimum meal plan each semester. Additional meal plans are available for campus housing residents as well as other students inrested in purchasing a meal plan.
More details can be found at www.wsc.nodak.eu/Future-Students/Housing
College
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in Williston, North Dakota
Williston, North Dakota
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, part of the North Dakota University System
North Dakota University System
The North Dakota University System is the group of public colleges and universities in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The NDUS's policy making body is the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education...
. Founded in 1957, WSC provides general, vocational, and technical education. For most of its history the college has worked in close connection with the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
. Originally called University of North Dakota-Williston (UND-W).
Programs of Study
Williston State College offers over 70 areas of two-year associate in arts or associate in science degrees, including:Arts and Human Sciences
- Communications
- English and Foreign Languages
- History
- Psychology and Other Social Sciences
Business Technology
- Administrative Assistant
- Agriculture
- Business
- Computer Support Specialist
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Health and Wellness
- Massage
- Nursing
Mathematics and Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Math
- Medical Field
- Physics
Trades Technology
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Diesel
- Petroleum Production
- Welding
Through collaborative agreements with other colleges and universities in the North Dakota University System, WSC students can complete select bachelor's and master's degrees in Williston. More information can be found at http://www.willistonstate.edu/Classes/Areas-of-Study/Arts-and-Human-Sciences.html.
Tuition
As of Fall 2010, the following were on-campus tuition rates for attending WSC:- ND Residents: $139.36 per credit
- Non-ND Residents: $139.36 per credit
- International Students: $174.68
- Distance Education classes cost $181.92
More information about the Cost of Attendance at Williston State College can be found at http://www.willistonstate.edu/Future-Students/Financing-Your-Education/Cost-of-Attendance/Cost-of-Attendance.html.
Athletics
The athletic teams for Williston State College are the Tetons. Williston State College has Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Men's Baseball, Men's Hockey (starting October 2011), and Women's Fastpitch Softball (starting 2012). They compete in the Mon-Dak athletic conference.Housing
WSC campus housing is designed to provide students with affordable living opportunities that promote personal and social development through group living. Limited family housing is also available. All housing units are governed by campus disciplinary policy as outlined in the WSC group living Student Code of ConductOnly current registered Williston State College residents may occupy campus housing units; with preference given to full-time students. A one-time, non-refundable $35.00 application fee is required or all housing units. A 200$ first installment is required to receive and reserve a room assignment.
WSC provides laundry facilities, mail, and interest services to it's campus housing residents. Dormitory-style housing is fully furnished with students required to provide their own linens. Family housing is unfurnished.
The Teton Grill, located in Steven's Hall, is open Monday through Friday. Students electing to live in campus housing are required to purchase a minimum meal plan each semester. Additional meal plans are available for campus housing residents as well as other students inrested in purchasing a meal plan.
More details can be found at www.wsc.nodak.eu/Future-Students/Housing