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

Launch! is a partnership between Lake Region State College (LRSC) and the University of North Dakota (UND). It serves students who do not yet meet UND admission requirements but meet LRSC eligibility criteria. Participants enroll as full-time LRSC students. They also take a limited number of prescribed UND courses on the UND campus in Grand Forks.

Students who complete 24 transferable credits with a 2.0 GPA may be considered for admission as degree-seeking transfer students to UND. Launch! students may access student life, housing, services, organizations, facilities, and activities available to all degree-seeking UND students. Division I sports are not included.

The program provides strong academic support and personal attention. Classes are small, allowing instructors to give individualized assistance. Tutoring is built into the schedule, with additional support from the Student Success Center on the UND campus. Intensive advisement is provided, and the Launch! Coordinator is on campus to assist students.

1. Complete the Admissions Checklist.
   • 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 must make responsible choices regarding 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 colleges to get authorization to offer online courses and degree programs in other states.

LRSC has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). SARA is an agreement among states, districts, and territories. It sets national standards for interstate 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 are in the LRSC Policy and Procedure Manual, Policy 800.31. 

If a complaint cannot be resolved at LRSC, contact the North Dakota University System (NDUS). NDUS is governed by the State Board of Higher Education and serves as North Dakota’s SARA portal agency.

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

Online students in other SARA states may contact their local state portal agency through SARA Portal Agency Contacts.

For concerns about accreditation standards, contact LRSC’s regional accrediting agency, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, consult Complaints Against Affiliated Institutions.

The Department of Education

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008. It reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Act 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 confirming if programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside North Dakota. Students should check with their state's licensing board to verify licensure requirements. LRSC academic departments can help research whether a program meets the out-of-state licensure requirements. Contact the Director of Academic Affairs, Jade.Erickstad@lrsc.edu, to connect with academic departments about licensure or certification.

Lake Region State College's current list 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 allow individuals to become licensed in North Dakota. Licensure requirements may differ in other states. If you plan to earn an LPN certificate or ADN degree and work out of state, review 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 you plan to complete the academy and law enforcement degree but work out of state, check 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 Surgical Technology certificate and work out of state, review certification requirements at https://www.ast.org/. You can also view the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Surgical Technology Certification Regulatory Overview. 

NC-SARA created and maintains the Professional Licensure Directory. It provides contact information for programs leading to a professional license. These programs have the most enrollments per the data provided by SARA participating institutions. Information on professional licensure.

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

Q: I want to register but can’t. What should I do?
A: Start by submitting an application for admission to begin enrollment.

Q: I’m a student at another college or university. Can I take a class?
A: Yes. Students in the North Dakota University System should use Collaborative Enrollment. 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 not enrolled at your home institution, apply as a non-degree-seeking student.

Q: Do I have to pay the $35 admission fee?
A: Yes. First-time LRSC students pay the fee. Returning students who previously attended LRSC have the fee waived.

Q: When do summer courses start?
A: Most courses begin in early June, though some start earlier. Check the term schedule for exact dates.

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

Q: I can’t register for English Composition or Math (College Algebra). What should I do?
A: Placement scores are required by the North Dakota University System. ACT English and Math sub-scores are most common. Other scores may be accepted. Test score information is available on the LRSC Website. Scores can be submitted to the LRSC Admissions Office.

Q: Placement information is required for Math and English Composition. See the LRSC website for details. Submit 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, so instructors and students are not online at the same time. Assignments, discussions, and quizzes have specific due dates each week or unit. Some courses include a weekly real-time chat to discuss topics and answer questions.

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

Q: How is credit transferred 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 with a credit or debit card. Payment can also be submitted to the LRSC Business Office.