Mar 23, 2026  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Distance Education


In support of the University’s mission to provide high quality accessible programs and recognizing the needs of each student, the role of distance education is to extend available University resources beyond the campus and traditional offerings. Through cooperative and collaborative efforts Dickinson State University offers degree programs, courses and certificates to meet individual’s academic and career goals. Programs include Dickinson State University Online, Dickinson State University face-to-face programs, DSULive, and two-plustwo programs at Bismarck State College and Williston State College.

Students pursuing coursework through distance education are supported and have access to assistance through their assigned academic advisor, Bismarck and Williston Site student services offices, and the website. Dickinson State University distance education students are supported through the online education coordinator.

Advising: Entering students are assigned an experienced point-of-contact advisor for general questions in regard to attending college; along with a faculty advisor from their chosen field of study.

Tutoring: Distance education students have access to qualified tutors in the Tutoring Center along with online tutoring services through Brainfuse.

Technology: Students have access to ITS services to assist students with technology, Campus Connection, Black Board.

Dickinson State University Locations and Degree programs 

Please refer to the academic program pages for degree specifics.

Online

DSUlive

Bismarck Campus

Williston Campus