Steps to Enroll
 For general information on DCB programs at
VCSU, contact:
Caregiver
Joy Smith
Allen Memorial Library 215, VCSU Campus
1-800-532-8641 x37490
[email protected]
Nursing
 Complete a DCB application for admission by
visiting the following link:
http://www.dakotacollege.edu/apply.shtml
Submit a $35 application fee to Dakota College
at Bottineau, 105 Simrall Blvd., Bottineau, ND
58318.
 Submit the following records: immunization
records(MMR), test scores, and the final official
high school transcript.
 Register for at least one course per semester
from DCB and no more than five credits per
semester from VCSU.
Medical
Assistant
www.dakotacollege.edu
Dakota College at Bottineau
105 Simrall Blvd.
Bottineau, ND 58318
p: (800) 542-6866; (701) 228-5488
Paraeducation
• Placement in Math and English courses
will be determined by ACT, COMPASS, or
Accuplacer test scores.
• Courses below the 100 level do not qualify
as transferable courses but may be a
requirement for degree completion.
• General education courses taken through
either campus will count toward a degree
plan at both campuses.
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Two Year
Associate Degrees at
Valley City State
University
 Submit the VCSU housing application and $50
deposit fee to the VCSU Housing Director.
Valley City State University
www.vcsu.edu
Valley City State University  Enrollment Services
101 College St SW
Valley City, ND 58072
p: (800) 532-8641; (701) 845-7101
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DCB: (800) 542-6866  www.dakotacollege.edu
VCSU: (800) 532-8641  www.vcsu.edu
What does this partnership offer?
Students can attend the classes they need to earn an Associate degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) on the way to an excellent career. Or, upon earning an Associate degree in Arts
or Associate in Science (A.A./A.A.S.), students can continue their education and complete their Bachelor’s degree at VCSU.
Degree options
• Medical Assistant (A.A.S.): Medical
Assistants are multi-skilled professionals
who work in health care settings and perform
administrative and clinical procedures.
Advisor: Melissa Coleman,
[email protected].
• Practical Nurse (PNs): This program prepares
students to take the state board exams to
become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Advisor: Diane Sjol, diane.sjol@dakotacollege.
edu.
• Associate Degree Nurses (ADN): This program
prepares students to take the state board
exams to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
Advisor: Diane Sjol, diane.sjol@dakotacollege.
edu.
• Caregiver Services (A.A.S.): The Caregiver
Program has two options. The CHILD option
focuses on services for children and the ADULT
option focuses on services for the elderly and
disabled. Advisor: Tanya Mooney,
[email protected].
• Paraeducation (A.A.S.): Paraeducators
are employed as teacher assitants in early
childhood, special education, elementary, and
secondary schools. Advisor: Jan Nahimurk,
[email protected].
• Associate in Science/Associate in Arts (A.S./
A.A.): An Associate degree is an undergraduate
award typically conferred by a two-year school.
However, in an accommodating and innovative
arrangement, a four-year school like VCSU and
a two year school like DCB will cooperate to
offer the Associate degree where availability
previously did not exist. Such is the case with
this unique VCSU/DCB collaboration. The
Associate in Science and Associate in Arts
degrees prepare students to transfer to an
upper level Bachelor degree program. Advisor:
Larry Brooks, [email protected].
Designed for working
adults
Earn your degree from Dakota College at Bottineau!
DCB is known for providing a quality learning experience that get students into the workplace quickly.
Any student who has earned a high school diploma
or successfully completed the GED exam may
enroll.
Tuition and Fees
Students will receive one bill for tuition and fees
for all their DCB and VCSU courses. Charges for
housing will be billed separately from VCSU.
The opportunities created by this partnership are
an ideal solution for working adults in the Valley City
area who would like to earn a degree around their
busy schedule. Associate degrees can be completed
in two years and provide the skills necessary for specific career areas, so they are a great fit for students
looking to earn a credential that lands them in a
challenging and rewarding career.
Tuition for DCB classes will be based on residency
status. Fees for DCB classes will be assessed at the
VCSU per credit rate.
Take classes at VCSU
Financial Aid
All classes are held on the campus of Valley City
State University, providing convenient access for
area residents. Students can participate in the great
campus life at VCSU, and even live in the residence
halls, while they get a first class education.
Fees for VCSU include a technology fee. Tuition
and fees for VCSU classes will be assessed at the
appropriate credit hour rate based on residency
status plus any applicable course specific fees.
Federal financial aid is available; contact the DCB
Financial Aid Office for details at (800) 842-6866.
Transition to VCSU
Students who earn transferable credits through
DCB can proceed with the transfer admission
process at VCSU.