North Dakota State College of Science explained

North Dakota State College of Science
Motto:NDSCS The Science of Success.
Established:1903
Type:Public college
Academic Affiliations:Space-grant
President:Rod Flanigan, Ph.D.
Students:2,802 (Fall 2021)
City:Wahpeton
State:North Dakota
Country:United States
Campus:Rural
Colors:Red and Black
Mascot:Wildcat Willie
Nickname:Wildcats
Parent:North Dakota University System
Website:www.ndscs.edu

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public college in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1903 by provision of the state constitution, the State College of Science offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in more than 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.

Campus

The main campus of the North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, N.D. A second site, referred to as NDSCS-Fargo, is located on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, N.D.

Main campus

The main campus sits on 128 acres of land and consists of 35 campus buildings. The campus is located by 8th Avenue to the south and 4th Street to the east. Old Main — the centerpiece of the NDSCS campus for generations — has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. Designed by architect John M. Coxhead, Old Main was built in 1891 as the original home of Red River Valley University.[1] The North Dakota Academy of Science opened in the building's west wing in 1903. Old Main sits on the north side of the main oval, where many campus activities take place.

NDSCS-Fargo

NDSCS-Fargo is a campus of North Dakota State College of Science. Located across from the Fargodome on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, NDSCS-Fargo serves as the home to academic programming and non-credit training.

Academics

NDSCS offers academic options in the following career clusters:

Athletics

The North Dakota State College of Science's sports teams are known as the Wildcats. The NDSCS Wildcats are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

NDSCS's intercollegiate teams include:

Notable alumni

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inventory Nomination Form. 29 May 2018.
  2. Book: Tim Hornbaker. Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams, and Piledrivers. 3 January 2017. Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated. 978-1-61321-875-4. 446–447.
  3. Web site: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/austin-american-statesman/20100527/284447095047596. PressReader. 21 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Montana Governor Donald Grant Nutter. National Governors Association. October 14, 2012.

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