Lake Region State College awards credit for prior education, knowledge, and experience within set guidelines. Students should work with advisors to review degree requirements and apply eligible credits for a smooth transition.

Important Information about Transfer Credits

• Remedial courses do not count for college credit but may meet prerequisites.
• Common numbered courses transfer if offered at LRSC or meet General Education requirements. Otherwise, they transfer as general education elective credits.
• The North Dakota University System uses the General Education Requirement Transfer Agreement (GERTA) to simplify transfers.
• Quarter system credits convert to semester hours.
• Credit by examination, life experience, or from other institutions requires additional documentation.
• Graduate-level courses do not transfer.
• Students must complete their final 15 semester hours at LRSC.
• Transfer credits do not affect institutional or cumulative GPA.
• Up to 15-semester credits may be awarded for qualifying prior learning experiences. See Prior Learning below.

The General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA) allows students to complete general education requirements at participating North Dakota institutions. North Dakota's five tribal colleges, and one private university. GERTA helps prevent course duplication and credit loss when transferring within the state. View the list of GERTA-approved education courses. View the list of GERTA-approved education courses.

Common Course Numbers (CCN) standardize course numbers, titles, descriptions, and learning outcomes across North Dakota University System institutions, tribal colleges, and private universities, allowing seamless transfer between participating institutions. For more information on CCN, click here.

Articulation agreements are formal partnerships between institutions that define how courses and programs transfer. These agreements allow students to continue their education without losing credits. To explore available articulation agreements, click here.

Add/Drop Process

Students can add or drop courses through their Campus Connection account in most cases.

However, students may need to complete an Add/Drop Form if they are:

• Enrolling in a closed class (full course).
• Registering for more than 19 credits.
• Experiencing special circumstances preventing online changes.

How to Submit an Add/Drop Form:

1. Pick up an Add/Drop form from the Registrar's Office.
2. Get the required signatures from your advisor or instructor.
3. Return the completed form to the Registrar's Office.

Dropping Your Final or Only Class

Students cannot drop their final or only class through Campus Connection. Instead, they must submit a Withdrawal Request Form to the Registrar's Office.

All students must agree to the Student Financial Obligation Agreement before enrolling in classes.

How to Access the Financial Obligation Agreement:

1. Log into Campus Connection.
2. Go to the Manage Classes tile and click Sign Financial Obligation Agreement.
3. Choose Lake Region State College under Academic Institution and use the magnifying glass to look up the Effective Term.
4. Click Submit to view the agreement.
5. After reading, select Accept to proceed with enrollment or Decline to cancel enrollment.

Note: Declining the agreement will prevent class enrollment for the term.

For questions, contact the LRSC Business Office at 701-662-1504 or 1-800-443-1313 ext. 21504.

LRSC may award up to 15 semester credit hours for prior learning, with possible exceptions for the Technical Studies degree. Credits awarded for prior learning may not transfer to other institutions. Types of prior learning credit include:

Articulation Credit: Students who complete certain high school career or technical courses may receive college credit through articulation. Examples include computer science, keyboarding, sign language, and early childhood. To receive articulated credit, students must complete one full-time semester at LRSC, submit the form, and pay $5 per credit. Articulated credits may not transfer to other institutions.

Credit by Exam: Advanced Placement (AP) - Students who score at least 3 on an AP Exam earn college credit. Approved AP courses are listed as  Non-Collegiate Learning Experiences. 

Challenge Credit: Students in good standing may challenge a course if they have already mastered the content. The Vice President of Academic Affairs and the instructor determine whether a challenge is appropriate. There is a non-refundable $5.00 per credit fee plus 50% of tuition. Challenge credits may not transfer.

Life Experience: Students with documented military or industrial training and/or life experience may request an evaluation for college credit. Documentation must be complete for assessment. The Registrar’s Office uses nationally recognized resources to evaluate and assign credits.

Military Service Experience: Military Service Experience: Enrolled, degree-seeking students who have served in the military may receive college credit. This credit can apply to certain military training and work experience. Submit an official military transcript, like a Joint Services Transcript (JST) for Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy members. The Registrar’s Office evaluates the transcript using the ACE Military Guide. (Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services).

To graduate from LRSC, students must submit a Graduation Application in Campus Connection. Submitting the form early in or before the final semester is recommended to allow time to address any missing requirements. Consult with your academic advisor before submitting the form.

To access the Graduation Application, click "Apply for Graduation" and log in to Campus Connection. Select the Academic Records tile, then choose the Application for Graduation tab to begin.

LRSC holds one commencement ceremony each year, typically in May, on the main campus. The Grand Forks AFB hosts a separate ceremony. Degrees are posted to transcripts, and diplomas are mailed within 4–6 weeks.

The LRSC Main graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2026, in the Robert Fawcett Auditorium.

The Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on May 15 in the Robert Fawcett Auditorium. Grand Forks Air Force Base graduation is on April 24, 2026, at the GFAFB Community Activity Center. (CAC). 

For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed. A photographer will be present before and during the event to capture photos for graduates.