Grand Forks, ND

• Nursing
• Launch!
• Peace Officer Training

Grand Forks Air Force Base

• Transfer Degrees - Liberal Arts (AA, AS, AAS) 
• Information Technology
• Law Enforcement
• Business Administration
• Marketing/Management
• Early Childhood
• Fitness Trainer Technician​​​​

Jamestown, ND

• Nursing

Mayville, ND

• Nursing

West Fargo, ND

• Peace Officer Training

Q: How do I log into my online classes?
A: Use your NDUS Credentials (Campus Connection) to access LRSC Online.

Q: Forgot Username or Password to log in?
A: Contact the LRSC Helpdesk, at 701-662-1596, or lrsc.helpdesk@lrsc.edu.

Q: Where can I find help using Blackboard courses?
A: Support is available via:

• LRSC Helpdesk -  Call 701-662-1596, or lrsc.helpdesk@lrsc.edu
• Blackboard Website

Q: How will LRSC contact me?
A: LRSC communicates primarily through your campus email. 

Q: Can I access class notifications on my phone?
A: Yes, set your notification preference in LRSC Online. Instructions are on the "Blackboard Help" website.

Q: Is Blackboard easy to use?
A: The Blackboard Student Orientation Tutorial will appear on your Blackboard landing page when you log in at LRSC Online.

Q: Is there a mobile app available?
A: Download the Blackboard App, from Apple, Google, or Windows stores to access courses, grades, and discussions.

Q: How do I take online tests?
A: Use a wired connection, and be prepared to follow faculty requirements like using approved proctors or the Lockdown Browser.

Exam Proctor – Proctors must be approved (schools, libraries, testing centers), and forms submitted by the deadline. 

Lockdown Browser – Get the free download before the first exam and confirm installation at testing sites with restrictions.

Karleen Estenson, Instructional Designer
701-662-1527
Karleen.Estenson@lrsc.edu

Transfer Degrees - Liberal Arts (AA, AS, AAS) 
Business Administration
Early Childhood
Fitness Trainer Technician​​​​
Law Enforcement (Peace Officer on campus)
Marketing
Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional

Lake Region State College is the largest and longest-serving dual credit provider in the state of North Dakota. Dual Credit sometimes called Early Entry is when a sophomore, junior, or senior enrolls in a college course and many cases earns high school credit upon successful completion of the college course. This gifted and talented student program helps high school students apply a more rigorous academic schedule while still in high school. At the same time, this student can earn credits toward a college degree and their high school graduation at a reduced tuition cost while the student is still living at home. More than 750 high school students enroll in early entry opportunities with LRSC every semester.

Colden Hutton, Academic Affairs Coordinator
701-662-1508
Colden.Hutton@lrsc.edu

Launch! is a partnership between Lake Region State College (LRSC) and the University of North Dakota (UND) designed for students who are not yet eligible for admission to UND but meet LRSC's eligibility requirements. Participants will enroll as full-time LRSC students while taking a limited number of prescribed UND courses. Classes will be held on the UND campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Students who complete 24 transferable credits and earn a 2.0 grade point average may be considered for admission as degree-seeking transfer students to UND. Launch! students may participate in student life, housing, student services, organizations, facilities, and activities, except Division I sports, available to every degree-seeking UND student. The program offers heightened academic support and unmatched personal attention. Courses are small in size, offering an opportunity for the instructor to assist students. Tutoring times are built into the schedule and additional tutoring is available by the Student Success Center on the UND campus. Intensive advisement is offered to each of the students and the Launch! Coordinator is located on the UND campus to offer assistance to students.

1. Complete the Admissions Checklist above.
   • Launch! The student's admit type on the application is First-Year Student.
2. Complete the UND Health Form.
3. See Paying for College above to complete the following:
   • Complete your FAFSA
   • Complete the LRSC Scholarship application
   • See Forms for information on payment plans if you do not qualify for financial aid

Cindy Rerick, Launch! Coordinator
Cindy.Rerick@lrsc.edu
701-777-4901

As a student at Lake Region State College, you are required to make responsible choices when it comes to your academic career. LRSC wants to help you make informed decisions. Our online advisors are here to help mentor and advise you. With the help of your advisor, you can set realistic goals and map out your future education. Your advisor will be your first stop when you need assistance with academic issues.

Online Advising Team
Paula Zielske | Sarah Gratton 
LRSC.Online.Advising@LRSC.edu
701-662-1577 

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

Lake Region State College has a comprehensive online program offering courses and complete degree programs. Online courses and degrees are available to out-of-state students based on state authorization.

State and federal laws require authorization for colleges and universities to offer online courses and degree programs in states other than their own.

LRSC has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education courses and programs. The following states are members: 

Alabama                                 Hawaii           Massachusetts         New Mexico         
South Carolina                    Alaska                 Idaho                        Michigan                    
New York                        South Dakota         Arizona                         Illinois              Minnesota                 North Carolina       Tennessee                 Arkansas
Indiana                             Mississippi       North Dakota                 Texas
Colorado                                Iowa                 Missouri                         Ohio                           
U.S. Virgin Islands     Connecticut            Kansas                         Montana
Oklahoma                               Utah                  Delaware                    Kentucky       
Nebraska                             Oregon              Vermont            District of Columbia        Louisiana                             Nevada              Pennsylvania               Virginia     
Florida                                    Maine            New Hampshire         Puerto Rico           
West Virginia                    Georgia              Maryland                   New Jersey              Rhode Island                    Wisconsin         Wyoming

No Online Authorization

Lake Region State College does NOT have the authorization to deliver online courses and degrees in the following states. However, if we have a program that interests you, contact admissions about becoming a student on our campus.

• California

Student Complaint Process

Lake Region State College is a regionally accredited institution. Student complaint and grievance procedures can be found in the LRSC Policy and Procedure Manual, Policy 800.31. 

If a complaint cannot be resolved at the institutional level, the complainant may contact the North Dakota University System (NDUS) which is governed by the State Board of Higher Education. The NDUS is also the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) portal agency in North Dakota.

SARA Portal Agency
Claire Gunwall
Director of Academic Affairs 
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 215
Bismarck, ND 58505
701-328-4140 | stateauth@ndus.edu

If a complaint cannot be resolved and an online student resides in a SARA state, they can contact their local state portal agency.

SARA Portal Agency Contacts

For students with concerns regarding the college's compliance with the Standards of Accreditation, not a specific student complaint, the student may contact Lake Region State College's regional accrediting agency, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For information on this process, please consult Complaints Against Affiliated Institutions. For guidance on filing a complaint, feel free to send an email.

The Department of Education

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions.

See the Lake Region State College Website for Consumer Information to provide quick access to this data.

Professional Licensure

Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. Lake Region State College offers the following programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification:

• Nursing  (Practical Nurse and Associate Degree Nurse)
• Law Enforcement / Peace Officer Training
• Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional
• Surgical Technology

Lake Region State College is working to confirm if programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside the state of North Dakota. Students should always check with their state's licensing board to confirm licensure requirements. Lake Region State College's academic departments will work with you to research if a program meets the licensure requirements outside North Dakota. Contact the Director of Academic Affairs, Jade.Erickstad@lrsc.edu, to be connected with academic departments regarding professional licensure or certification.

Lake Region State College's current listing of states reviewed can be viewed here.

Nursing

The LRSC Nursing program is designed to provide:

• One-year Practical Nurse Certificate (PN)
• Two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 

These tracks enable individuals to become licensed in North Dakota, but licensure requirements may vary by state. Our curriculum may not meet the requirements in other states. If you plan to earn an LPN certificate or ADN degree and work out of state, review the applicable licensure requirements. Contact LRSC's Nursing Department for more information.

Peace Officer Training 

The LRSC Peace Officer Training program is designed to provide two tracks.

• One-semester certificate to become a licensed police officer.
• Two-year Associate Degree in law enforcement.  

This track enables licensure in North Dakota. If planning to complete the academy and law enforcement degree but seek employment out of state, check peace officer licensure requirements here.

For more information, contact Jennifer Wignall, Coordinator of LRSC's Peace Officer Training Program.

Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional

The program is designed to provide:

• Two-year Associate Degree  

This track enables licensure in North Dakota. For details, visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website or contact the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council. 

For more information, contact Andy Wakeford, Admissions Specialist.

Surgical Technology

The LRSC Surgical Technology program is designed to provide:

• Three-semester certificate to become a certified Surgical Technologist

This certificate program enables individuals to become certified in North Dakota, but licensure requirements may vary by state. Our curriculum may not meet the requirements in other states. If you plan to earn a certificate in Surgical Technology and work out of state, review the applicable certification requirements through https://www.ast.org/ or view the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) regulatory overview page. Surgical Technology Certification Regulatory Overview. 

NC-SARA has also created and maintained the Professional Licensure Directory, which provides contact information for five programs that lead to a professional license. These programs have the most enrollments per the data provided by SARA participating institutions. Information on professional licensure.

Many students enroll in LRSC summer courses to stay on track or accelerate their degree progress. Students from North Dakota, across the U.S., and other countries participate each year.

Q: I want to register, but can’t. What should I do?
A: Students need to start with an application for admission to begin the enrollment process.

Q: I’m a student at another college or university. Can I take a class?
A: Yes. The best route for students in the North Dakota University System is Collaborative enrollment. Still, you must be enrolled in at least one course or credit at your home institution (the home institution is the college or university where you are seeking a degree). If you are not enrolled at your home institution, apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student.

Q: Do I have to pay the $35 admission fee?
A: Yes, if this is your first course at LRSC you will pay the admission fee. If you have previously attended LRSC, the fee will be waived.

Q: When do summer courses start?
A: Most courses begin in early June, but some start earlier. For a list of summer dates check the term schedule on the LRSC Website.

Q: What is the cost of a class?
A: Online tuition is charged at a per-credit-hour rate. Textbooks and supplies can vary and are an additional cost. Click here for current tuition rates and fees.

Q: I can’t register for English Composition or Math (College Algebra). What should I do?
A: Placement scores are required by the NDUS for these courses. The most common score is the ACT English and Math sub-scores. Other scores can be substituted. See the LRSC Website for test score information. Scores can be submitted to the LRSC Admissions Office.

Q: Placement information is required for Math and English Composition courses. See the LRSC website for details. Submit this information to:
A: Admissions Office, Lake Region State College, 1801 College Drive North, Devils Lake ND 58301
This information is required for enrollment in all math or English Composition courses.

Q: Is there a specific time I need to be in class?
A: Usually, no. Courses are ‘Asynchronous’. That means the instructor and student are not generally in the class at the same time. Online courses are designed to be flexible. Assignments, discussions, and quizzes/tests are due on specific days/times during the week or unit. Some courses utilize a weekly chat session in real time to discuss topics and answer student questions.

Q: Will a book be required for my course?
A: Most instructors do require a book. See the LRSC Bookstore Website for course textbook requirements.

Q: How is credit transferred to the college or university after completing the course?
A: Contact the Registrar’s Office to request an Official Transcript.

Q: When can I pay my tuition? How do I pay?
A: Students can pay online using a credit or debit card. Payment can also be submitted to the LRSC Business Office.