Fall enrollment numbers are now official at the North Dakota State College of Science. Total student enrollment is 2,802, which includes Wahpeton, Fargo, Online and Early Entry students.

The College saw an increase in the total number of credits in which students are enrolled, while the official headcount is a decrease of about 1% when compared to the fall 2020 enrollment of 2,829.

“We continue to see students coming to us because of the full college experience we offer,” said NDSCS President John Richman. “NDSCS continuously makes adjustments to fulfill our mission by providing our students the opportunity to learn in the mode that best fits their needs – including while in high school.”

New students to NDSCS (part-time, full-time, transfer) students increased 2.8% from Fall 2020. There was a slight decrease in the number of students taking classes face-to-face at the NDSCS Wahpeton location; however, the percentage of students living on campus increased 3.6% with 869 students living in a residence hall or campus apartment.

The enrollment data shows 907 students taking early entry courses, a 4.9% increase over 2020. An additional 462 students are taking classes at multiple NDSCS locations, or through a combination of in-person and online instruction, a 1.9% increase from 2020.

Students from North Dakota comprise 70% of NDSCS enrollment, with 47 of the state’s 53 counties represented.

North Dakota State College of Science will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14 at 3 p.m. in the Ed Werre Arena located in the Clair T. Blikre Activities Center in Wahpeton, N.D. Approximately 600 students from the Wahpeton campus, NDSCS-Fargo location and online are scheduled to graduate.

Faculty Senate President Dr. Anissa Hoffman will serve as the Stage Marshal, Vice President for Academic Affairs Harvey Link will preside as the Master of Ceremonies and NDSCS President John Richman will give remarks and recognitions as well as the presentation of degrees, diplomas and certificates. Nicole Colón, Student Senate President, will also share remarks, and a small group of NDSCS Performing Arts musicians will perform a musical selection.

To help minimize the risk and exposure to COVID-19, a number of guidelines will be in place. These guidelines include a requirement for all graduates and guests to wear a face covering at all times and limiting the number of attendees. Each participating graduate was allotted four guest tickets, only those with a ticket will be permitted to enter. Guests must enter the South doors of the Blikre Activities Center, doors will open at 1:45 p.m. and will close promptly at 2:50 p.m. Guests will be ushered to seats and must remain seated throughout the entire ceremony.

North Dakota State College of Science is accepting applications for students interested in obtaining a certificate in Autonomous Systems Technology (AST). This new innovative program will start enrolling students for Fall 2021. The NDSCS AST program is one of the first of its kind in the nation.

Ground-based autonomous systems typically operate without human control and are designed to increase efficiency and safety. “Graduates with an AST certificate will have the knowledge and skills to go right into a career in the various industries that are using these systems” said AST Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor Lonnie Wurst. “Various industries are starting to utilize these systems, including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and national defense. This technology is evolving quickly, and we anticipate our graduates will be in high-demand for many years to come."

Students are able to earn a certificate in AST while simultaneously working toward a degree or certificate in another NDSCS academic program option. Additional information about the program and how to enroll can be found online at NDSCS.edu/AST.

The North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to 75 Wahpeton, Fargo, N.D., and online fall semester 2020 graduates. The graduates include:

MINNESOTA:
Belgrade: Allison Gruber, A.A., Liberal Arts
Breckenridge: Brielle Weinkauf, A.A., Liberal Arts
Brooklyn Center: Daniella Perez, A.A.S., Dental Assisting
Brownton: Alexandra Hansch, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Donnelly: Dalton Uphoff, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Fergus Falls: Gail Gudim, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Jordan Owen, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Corbin Vogl, A.A.S., Automotive Technology
Glyndon: Jennifer Backes, Certificate, Health Information
Grand Rapids: Jake Skelly, Certificate, Plumbing
Hawley: Teresa Voigt, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Herman: Benjamin Findlay, A.A.S., Agriculture
Marshall: Bethany Larsen, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
New Ulm: Benjamin Gieseke, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Osakis: Carl Haider, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Wheaton: Sarah Tosse-Johnson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Zimmerman: Mikayla Pramann, Certificate, Dental Assisting

MONTANA
Glendive: Tyra Rowsey, Certificate, Dental Assisting

NORTH DAKOTA
Beulah: Skyler Meyer, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Bismarck: Haleigh Gensburg, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Nathan Geurts, A.A.S., Technical Studies; Alyssa Sprecher, Certificate, Health Information; Philip Thomas, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Carrington: Destiny Morley, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Dazey: Jordyn Everson, Certificate, Information and Communications Technology
Enderlin: Autumn Jensen, A.A., Liberal Arts
Fargo: Kelsey Cook, A.S., Liberal Arts; Rose Cotton-Jones, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Justin Erickson, Certificate, Health Information; Michael Hamner, A.A., Liberal Arts; Drake Jacobson, A.S., Liberal Arts; Mohammed-Najeeb Mahama, A.A.S., Emergency Medical Services; Annabelle Mauri, Certificate, Health Information; Craig Monatukwa, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Zoe Moore, A.A., Liberal Arts; Reile Sailer, A.A.S., Automotive and Diesel Master Technician; Sarah Sather, A.A., Liberal Arts; Sarah Standal, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Abby Strand, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Brayden Weisenberger, A.A., Liberal Arts
Forman: Alexis Butler, A.A., Liberal Arts
Gwinner: McKenzie Schwab, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Hankinson: Branden Skjoiten, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology
Hazen: Hannah Wolff, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Hensler: Baron van Oosting, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Horace: Casey Holwagner, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Cole Sarbaum, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Jamestown: Brooke Reed, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Kindred: Jacquelyne Hopewell, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology
LaMoure: Cheyenne Click, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Milnor: David Caldwell, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
Minot: Zachary Swiss, A.A.S., Business Management
Mooreton: Madison Kjar, A.A., Liberal Arts
Oakes: Shelby Moe, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Parshall: Brooke Billadeau, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology
Reiles Acres: Alexandra Schmit, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Stirum: Amber Gabel, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Valley City: Shayla Steele-Shittu, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Wahpeton: Alicia Cornelius, A.A., Liberal Arts; Brooke Kraft, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Nyomi Parisien, A.A., Liberal Arts; Matthew Prchal, Diploma, Technical Studies; Jacob Quanbeck, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Malloreigh Warne, A.S., Liberal Arts
West Fargo: Amanda Charette, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Mia Pedersen, A.S., Liberal Arts; Ryan Rockwell, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Landon Smith, A.A., Liberal Arts; Bethany Teets, A.A., Liberal Arts; Matthew White, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Patrick White, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology
Wyndmere: Isaac Blazek, A.S., Liberal Arts
Ypsilanti: Dalton Lacina, A.A.S., Automotive Technology

SOUTH DAKOTA
Rosholt: Logan Plath, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology

WISCONSIN
Appleton: Madison Barker, A.A.S., Dental Assisting

A.A. = Associate in Arts
A.A.S. = Associate in Applied Science
A.S. = Associate in Science