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North Dakota State College of Science

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North Dakota State College of Science
MottoNDSCS The Science of Success.
TypePublic college
Established1903; 121 years ago (1903)
Parent institution
North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentRod Flanigan, Ph.D.
Students2,802 (Fall 2021)
Location
Wahpeton
,
North Dakota
,
United States
CampusRural
ColorsRed and Black
NicknameWildcats
MascotWildcat Willie
Websitewww.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

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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

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Photo of NDSCS Old Main on the Main Campus in Wahpeton.

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

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Photo of North Dakota State College of Science in 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

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NDSCS offers academic options in the following career clusters:

Athletics

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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:

  • Women's Basketball
  • Men's Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Football
  • Baseball

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Inventory Nomination Form". Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. ^ Tim Hornbaker (3 January 2017). Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams, and Piledrivers. Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated. pp. 446–447. ISBN 978-1-61321-875-4.
  3. ^ Osborn, Claire (May 27, 2010). "From hoop dreams to helping young offenders". Retrieved 21 December 2023 – via PressReader.
  4. ^ "Montana Governor Donald Grant Nutter". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
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