Consumer Information

The college has been accredited since the 1970s and certain programs also have regional and national accreditation. Find more at LRSC Accreditation Information. 

The Biennial Review is conducted in accordance with the 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, as articulated in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations), requires an institution of higher education (IHE) such as Lake Region State College, to certify that it has implemented programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and use and/or distribution of illicit drugs both by LRSC students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities.

Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report

The OPE Campus Security Statistics Website is brought to you by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education. It was authorized by Congress with the 1998 amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to help potential college students and their parents research certain criminal offenses on college campuses. The Department of Education is committed to assisting schools in providing students with a safe environment in which to learn and to keep parents and students well-informed about campus security. 

2024 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

Registered Sex Offender

The Campus Sex Crimes Preventions Act (CSCPA) of 2000 is a federal law that provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled at, or employed by, institutions of higher education. The act requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice of each institution of higher education in the State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student. Out-of-state sex offenders are required to register if they work or attend school in North Dakota. The state then provides this information to law enforcement authorities in the jurisdiction where the institution is located. 

The law requires LRSC to advise the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. The North Dakota Sex Offender website is available via the Internet pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 12.1-32-15 at http://www.sexoffender.nd.gov/Laws.

Campus Safety & Security

Lake Region State College works closely with the Devils Lake Police Department (DLPD) when incidents arise that require joint investigative efforts, resources, crime-related reports, and exchanges of information. The following memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a cooperative agreement between LRSC and DLPD that details their safety and security responsibilities.

Devils Lake Police Department MOU

Each September 17, LRSC commemorates Constitution Day. The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. Watch LRSC Social Media for Constitution Day Trivia each year along with a variety of on-campus and online activities. 

The privilege of using the campus Local Area Network (LAN) and attached computer resources is extended to Lake Region students, faculty, staff, and authorized users. The LAN is designed and intended to serve the institution's academic and administrative computer purposes.

In order to ensure responsible, secure, legal, and ethical use, the following conditions shall apply:

Access to computing and networking resources, computer accounts, passwords, and other types of authorization are assigned to individual users and must not be shared with others. Users are responsible for any use or misuse of their authentication information and authorized services. Users are encouraged to change passwords frequently to ensure privacy and security. Passwords will also change on a predetermined schedule. 

The LAN is shared by faculty, staff, and students, no one may use excessive bandwidth which interferes with service to others.

Users are prohibited from using, inspecting, copying, storing, and redistributing copyrighted material and computer programs in violation of copyright laws. Software subject to licensing must be properly licensed and all users must strictly adhere to all license provisions (installation, use, copying, number of simultaneous users, term of the license, etc.).
Users shall not install or use the software on the LAN in a manner contrary to the law or this policy. 

Users shall not participate in activities that may alter the integrity, function, or security of the LAN or computer resources. This includes physical misuse, alteration of software or downloading executable files from the Internet (unless instructed by faculty or staff), or, the creation or installation of user-owned software programs onto Lake Region computer equipment. This includes all forms of computer games not approved for use.

Users shall respect the privacy and personal rights of all other users. Users will refrain from intentionally using the computer to annoy, harass, terrify, intimidate, threaten, offend, or bother another person by conveying obscene language, pictures, or other materials or threats of bodily harm to the recipient or the recipient's immediate family. Users shall not use computing facilities for any illegal purpose or to send any material that is obscene or defamatory, or intended to annoy, harass, or alarm another person which serves no legitimate purpose.

Use of computing resources for business, profit, or in a manner contrary to institutional, academic, or administrative purposes is prohibited. The use of computing facilities to commit acts of academic dishonesty will be handled through existing campus procedures that address allegations of academic dishonesty.

Harmful activities are prohibited. Examples include but are not limited to, IP spoofing; creating and propagating viruses; port scanning; disrupting services; damaging files; or intentional destruction of or damage to equipment, software, or data. Authorized users may not use computing resources for unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications.

Users shall not represent themselves as another individual in electronic communication. The use of anonymous re-mailers is prohibited. Sending chain e-mails is prohibited. 

Users should be aware that logs are created tracking Internet and e-mail use. These logs are primarily used for security purposes but may also be used to enforce computer usage policies.

All computers or other electronic equipment attached to the LRSC computer network must be registered and approved by the LRSC ITS Department before being connected to the network.

Violation:
Use of Lake Region's computer equipment contrary to this policy will result in:
•    1st Offense: Suspension of privileges for one to two weeks and/or a fine of up to $50.
•    2nd Offense: Suspension of privileges for one to two weeks and/or a fine of up to $100.
•    3rd Offense: Suspension of privileges and forwarded to the Vice President of Student Affairs for disciplinary action which could include suspension and a fine up to $150.

Students may appeal disciplinary action by following the Student Appeals Procedure.
The acceptance and use of a User ID and password imply you have read and agreed to this computer policy. Users, not Lake Region State College, will be held liable for illegal computer-related activities.

All North Dakota University System institutions, officers, and employees shall comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The chancellor and institutions shall adopt and enforce policies and procedures implementing that Act and this policy.

Any co-educational postsecondary institution that participates in the Federal student financial assistance programs and has an intercollegiate athletic program is required by section 485(g) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1092(g) (also known as the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, or EADA), to report certain information regarding intercollegiate athletics. The EADA was designed to make prospective students and prospective student-athletes aware of an institution of higher education's commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students. The EADA requires the disclosure of information about varsity teams and the financial resources and personnel that the school dedicates to those teams. There are two EADA reporting requirements that institutions must meet to comply with EADA:

(1) Annual EADA Report - This report must be published by October 15th of each year and must be available upon request to students, prospective students, and the public. 
(2) Annual EADA Survey - Institutions must submit EADA data to the Secretary of Education within 15 days of making it available to students, prospective students, and the public through the EADA Report. 

Lake Region State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, political belief, or affiliation, and economic or perceived social status in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, education programs or other related activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to Sandi Lillehaugen, Human Resource Manager, Lake Region State College, 1801 N. College Drive; Office #120, Devils Lake, ND 58301, (701) 662-1543 Sandra.Lillehaugen@lrsc.edu or the Office of Civil Rights/HHS, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

The Office of Civil Rights also can be reached by calling (312) 730-1560, faxing (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339, or by emailing ocr.chicago@ed.gov.

Students who plan to use accommodations must meet with the Disability Services Coordinator to set up an accommodations plan. In some cases, certain accommodations may not be immediately available. Therefore, it is recommended that students meet with Disability Support Services before the start of each semester to ensure they can receive accommodations starting on their first day of class. Students must provide the required documentation to be allowed accommodations. Acceptable documentation may include your most recent psychological evaluation, IEP, or a medical report from a physician that clearly states a diagnosis and makes suggestions for accommodations. An IEP alone may not be sufficient documentation.

Lake Region State College follows the Guidelines for Disability Documentation set up by the North Dakota Disability Services Council. Documentation should include:

• A clear diagnostic statement that describes how the condition was diagnosed, information on the functional impact, and details on the progression or prognosis of the condition. Dates of the original and current diagnostic evaluations need to be included. 
• A description of the diagnostic methodology, criteria, evaluation methods, procedures, tests used, dates administered, clinical narrative, observations, and specific results that are congruent with the particular disability.
• Documentation for learning disabilities must include test scores and interpretation of aptitude, achievement, and when possible, information processing. Tests used should be current and appropriate for assessing adolescents and adults.
• A description of the current functional limitations and how those limitations affect the student in major life activity. A "functional limitation" is defined as an adverse effect on a major life activity caused by a disability. Functional limitations should be described in terms of how severely the activity is affected by the disability; the frequency with which the activity is affected and how pervasive the disability is in the performance of the major life activity.
•  A description of current and past accommodations, services, and/or medications and their effectiveness in relation to the functional impact of the disability. Information about any significant side effects from current treatment or medication and its effect on physical, perceptual, behavioral, and cognitive performance is helpful.
• A description of the expected progression or stability of the disability including the expected changes over time, information on the cyclical or episodic nature of the disability, and any known suspected environmental triggers.
• The credentials of the evaluator/provider that are relevant to the diagnosed disability. The professional should be licensed or otherwise properly credentialed, have appropriate and comprehensive training, and relevant experience, and have no personal relationship with the individual being evaluated or diagnosed.

The Counselor/Disabilities Coordinator, Jessica Dimitch can be contacted via email at Jessica.L.Dimitch@lrsc.edu; or (701) 662-1546 

Lake Region State College's policy and procedure manual outlines steps for students and others who wish to file a complaint or grievance. This process is outlined in Article 800.31 of the LRSC Policy and Procedure manual.

LRSC is a Title IV institution that processes U.S. Federal Student Aid.

Cohort Default Rate
LRSC's CDR for the fiscal year 2017 is 11.77%; the national CDR for the fiscal year 2017 is 9.7%.

The cohort default rate (CDR) is a metric used by the U.S. Department of Education to measure the percentage of borrowers who left a college and defaulted on their student loans within three years. According to U.S. News, the CDR "is a powerful tool for understanding how previous students from that school have fared at replaying their student loans". Colleges with high CDRs, above 40 percent in a single year or above 30 percent for three consecutive years, may lose future eligibility for federal student loans and grants. A student defaults on a federal loan after at least 270 days (nine months) of non-payment.

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid-eligible program that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The information is designed to help our current students and prospective students as they make their career and educational choices.

Applicable Programs: 

• American Sign Language
• Automotive Technology
• Early Childhood Associate 
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Peace Officer Training
• Practical Nursing
• Simulation Technology
• Wind Energy Technology

Students enrolled in credit-bearing courses at Lake Region State College must provide documentation of immunity to:

• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Meningococcal

Documentation of immunity means:

• Evidence of two (2) doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine no less than one month apart from a licensed physician or health department official,
• Blood testing which proves immunity exists, or
• A birth date before 1957.

More requirements and exemptions to this policy can be found in LRSC Policy 800.02.

Founded in 1941, Lake Region State College has been impacting students and the region for more than 75 years. Check out some of the LRSC Facts and Figures.

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Privacy of Records (FERPA) - The disclosure of student educational records is governed by policies developed by Lake Region State College in compliance with state law and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA). Lake Region State College maintains the following educational records that contain information directly related to students: 

• Application material submitted by the student or sent at the student’s request 
• Financial Aid material submitted by the student or sent at the student’s request 
• Account payment cards and receipts 
• Records pertaining to academic or training achievement including transcripts and grade reports 
• Instructor recommendations 

Student records are on file in the appropriate Lake Region State College offices and are accessible only to persons having legitimate interests as defined in Public Law 93-380. The content of each record falls into one of two categories: public directory information and non-public information. Non-public student record information may not be released without written consent from the student or from a parent of a dependent student. As allowed by law, the college may release the public directory information listed here:

• Student name
• Hometown (city, state)
• Campus e-mail address*
• Height, weight, and photos of athletic team members
• Major field of study (all declared majors)
• Minor field of study (all declared minors)
• Class Level
• Dates of attendance
• Enrollment status (withdraw, half-time, full-time)
• Names of previous institutions attended
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Honors/awards received
• Degree earned (all degrees earned)
• Date degree earned (dates of all degrees earned)
• Directory photos, photographs, and video recordings of students in public or non-classroom settings (photographs from classrooms or class-related activities are not directory information)

* Campus email addresses are only disclosed to requestors who agree to not use them for solicitation.

Directory information concerning a particular student will be removed from release upon written request from the student involved within 14 days of the beginning of a semester. Education records concerning a student may be reviewed upon request by the student. Education records, including but not limited to a student’s academic transcript, may be released by a North Dakota University System (NDUS) institution to a second institution without prior written consent, provided the student applied for admission. Additional information on student records management may be obtained by contacting the Student Services Office.

See Financial Aid Policies.

Veterans who wish to receive education benefits under the GI Bill® must be pursuing an academic degree and only courses that apply towards the degree may be certified. Most of the degree programs offered at LRSC are approved for certification for VA benefits. Veterans eligible for benefits under more than one GI Bill program are advised to consult the GI Bill® website to choose the program most advantageous to their situation. A brief overview of the most common VA benefit programs is provided below, but students are advised to check the GI Bill® website for the most current information about rates and benefit levels.

Once a student is enrolled as a degree-seeking student at LRSC, to have enrollment certified for VA benefits each semester, a Request for School Certification of VA Benefits form must be submitted online. 

Students who are seeking degrees at other institutions, but taking classes collaboratively at LRSC, must request their home institution to send a parent letter to the VA Certifying Official at LRSC to verify that the course(s) are applicable to their degree and request that LRSC certifies them for VA benefits.

Post 9/11 GI Bill® – (Chapter 33):  Benefit level is determined based on active duty service time. VA pays tuition directly to the school. Students may be eligible to receive a housing allowance and book stipend if at least one course is being taken on campus, (not just online courses.)

MGIB/AD – Montgomery GI Bill®/Active Duty (Chapter 30): The benefit level is a fixed amount; the VA sends a monthly check to students after proof of enrollment.

MGIB /SR – Montgomery GI Bill®/Selected Reserves  (Chapter 1606): The benefit level is a fixed amount; VA sends a monthly check to students after proof of enrollment.

REAP – Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607): The benefit level is a fixed amount; VA sends a monthly check to students after proof of enrollment.

DEA - Survivors and Dependents Educational  Assistance Program (Chapter 35): Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

VRAP – Veterans Retraining Assistance Program: Offers up to 12 months of training assistance to veterans who meet certain criteria, including: between the ages of 35 and 60, unemployed on the date of application, not eligible for any other VA education benefit programs, not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability and not enrolled in a federal or state job training program. VRAP has a limited duration and number of participants. Students must be enrolled full-time in a VA-approved program for a high-demand occupation.

Active Military
Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) – MilTA funds are a unique, distinct source of financial aid available to eligible Service members. MilTA funds are considered first if other forms of financial aid are being utilized.

Dependents
Some military or veteran benefits may be transferred from the veteran or active duty member to a dependent spouse or child. Some examples are:

ND Veteran Dependent Tuition Waiver – Provides 100% tuition and fee waivers for up to 45 months or  10 consecutive semesters to the spouse and dependent children of a veteran with a 100% permanent disability rating from the VA or who died from a service-connected cause of disability, or who was a POW or declared missing in action. The veteran must have entered service while living in ND or be able to provide documentation of ND residency for 10 years.

Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) – to be eligible to transfer benefits, the service member must have served in the Armed Forces for at least six years, and agree to serve four additional years, from the date of the election to transfer benefits.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."

Textbook information for classes is listed in the online course schedule listed in Campus Connection. Lake Region State College textbook information is available through the LRSC Bookstore.

Lake Region State College is committed to creating a welcoming campus community where all people have access to our educational programs, activities, residence halls, and employment. For more information, go to Know Your IX...

Lake Region State College seeks to recognize and give credit for education, knowledge, and experience acquired before enrollment at LRSC, within certain guidelines. Students are encouraged to visit with their advisors, review degree requirements, and ask questions in advance to be sure all possible credits are received and help them make a smooth transition to LRSC.

Credits may be transferred from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions attended after high school. Additional information is provided on the Transfer Student Admissions page.

Credits may also be awarded for some alternative prior learning experiences. LRSC will grant a maximum of 15 semester credit hours for any combination of alternative credit-earning options. See Prior Learning for examples of prior learning experiences that may qualify for college credit.