Admission Procedures for Other Student Types

Collaborative Admission Process

A student who wishes to enroll in a course at another NDUS institution as a collaborative student must contact the home institution for approval to register as a collaborative student. Only fully admitted undergraduate students in good academic and financial standing are allowed to enroll collaboratively. International students must receive approval from the home institution's Designated School Official (DSO). NDUS institutions are not required to allow students to enroll on multiple institutions as collaborative. NDUS Procedure 404 governs collaborative processes at Dickinson State University.

Continuing Admission Procedure

A Continuing Student is one that has already earned a degree from Dickinson State University and wishes to pursue another degree with the institution without a break in enrollment. The admission application procedures for these instances requires the following:

1. Complete the Continuing Enrollment form for readmission. The Continuing Enrollment form is available online on the forms webpage.
2. Submission of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended since leaving Dickinson State University.
3. Provision of documentation of immunity (if not already on file).

Re-Admission Procedure

A Dickinson State University student who has not taken coursework for one semester or more will be required to complete the process for re-admission to the University. Applicants seeking readmission must:

1. Complete the Returning Student form available online on the forms webpage.
2. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended since leaving Dickinson State University.
3. Provide documentation of immunity (if not already on file).

Early Entry Admission Procedure

High school students interested in taking courses offered through the Early Entry, formerly known as Dual Credit, program at Dickinson State University must complete the application for undergraduate admissions, submit a $35 one-time application fee, and return a completed enrollment form to the Office of Admissions.

Additionally, another classification of Early Entry student is a student who is still enrolled in high school and wishes to simultaneously enroll in post-secondary courses that are offered on the University campus. Applicants must submit an application for admission and pay the $35 non-refundable application fee. Applicants must be in good academic standing with their high school and receive approval from both their parent(s)/guardian(s) and the high school principal/guidance counselor. An Early Entry Form is available through the Office of Admissions. ND high school students can also access the application through PowerSchool.

Non-Degree Seeking Admission Procedure

A Non-Degree seeking student who wishes to take courses at Dickinson State University without pursuing a degree-related program of study must submit:

1. The completed application for admission. The application is available online at www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions.
2. Pay the $35 nonrefundable Application Fee. The fee can be paid at the time of application. SBHE Policy 805.3 mandates the undergraduate application fee of $35.
3. The non-degree supplemental questionnaire is available from the Office of Admissions or online.