Valley City State University
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00300800
- President: Steven W. Shirley
- Fax: (701) 845-7299
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,285
- College Mascot: Vikings
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About
Valley City State University, located in Valley City, North Dakota, is a public land grant university founded in 1890. Originally founded as a normal school, today it is part of the 11 member North Dakota State University System. The school is a laptop university school, which provides all students a laptop as part of the technology fee which also grants campus wide wireless internet access. The school serves nearly 1400 students a year, and is dedicated to providing them the best educational opportunities possible.
Academics
Valley City State University offers a number of majors to allow students to choose the academic program that best suits their needs and goals. Such programs typically take four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree. Minor degree programs are also available, allowing students to add an additional area of study to their curriculum that may be taken out of unterest or to augment one's major.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Valley City State University must have completed the equivalent of a high school education. Students must submit an application for admission, transcripts and standardized test scores. If they meet the requirements for admissions, they will receive notification of acceptance and begin the process of enrollment. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine a student's financial needs, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be applied for every year, prior to the start of the school year.
Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning
- Study Abroad
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
- State Approved for Certification
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Mission Statement
Campus Map
Click Here to Launch the Campus Map of Valley City State UniversityGoverning System
- North Dakota University System
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification
- Undergraduate Classification
- Graduate Classification
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
- Enrollment Classification
- Size Classification
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Valley City State University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Degree | 3 | - |
Business and Marketing Studies
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Degree | 20 | - | |
| Human Resources Degree | 2 | - | |
| Office Management Degree | - | - |
Communications and Journalism
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Degree | 7 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Degree | 5 | - |
Education
English Language and Literature
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Degree | 2 | - |
Foreign Languages and Literature
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature Degree | - | - |
Health and Clinical Professions
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Preparatory Programs, Other Degree | 6 | - |
History
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| History Degree | 4 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Degree | 3 | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Degree | 1 | - |
Natural Resources and Conservation
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Degree | 9 | - |
Physical Sciences
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Degree | - | - |
Psychology
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Degree | 4 | - |
Public Administration and Social Services
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services Degree | 6 | - |
Recreation and Fitness Studies
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education Degree | 2 | - |
Social Sciences
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Degree | 2 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Bachelor | Master | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Degree | 1 | - | |
| Music Management and Merchandising Degree | 1 | - | |
| Art Studies Degree | 1 | - |