Williston State College

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Coordinates: 48°9′27.9″N 103°36′53.4″W / 48.15775°N 103.614833°W / 48.15775; -103.614833

Williston State College
Motto "Where the people make the difference."
Established 1957
Type Public
President Dr. Raymond Nadolny
Academic staff 80
Admin. staff 70
Location Williston, North Dakota, United States
Colors Green and White
Sports 4 Junior College/Mon-Dak Athletic Conference
Nickname Tetons
Affiliations North Dakota University System
Website www.willistonstate.edu

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).

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[edit] 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

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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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 Conduct 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

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