VCSU to host first annual math competition

  Valley City State University Department of Mathematics will host the 1st Annual VCSU Math Competition for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, April 17. The online registration form is available at https://vcsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN2celJl4bBNBwq. Participants must register by Friday, March 22. The event will run from 9:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Participants and teachers/coaches will receive a VCSU Math t-shirt. Prizes ...

Valley City State University Sets Spring Enrollment Record

Headcount of 1,747 students paired with highest FTE during spring semester in school history Valley City, ND – Valley City State University has set another enrollment record with 1,747 total students enrolled for Spring 2024. This includes 1,628 undergraduate students and 119 graduate students. The semester also set a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) record at 1,148 FTE. The FTE increased ...

VCSU Recognized for Best Online Programs

U.S. News and World Reports ranks VCSU for Best Online Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education Programs Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked again by U.S. News and World Report as having one of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. VCSU was also recognized for having one of the Best Online Master’s in Education programs. VCSU was the only regional ...

The Forge recognized as Superior magazine for Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Contest

The Forge, VCSU's literary publication, has been recognized as a Superior magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2023 contest. “I'd like to thank the student editors and the faculty judges ...

VCSU Offers Free Tax Preparation

Tax preparation dates begin Monday, Feb. 5 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) students will offer free tax return preparation clinics for low-to-moderate income taxpayers from Monday, Feb. 5 to Monday, April 15. This is a basic tax service for qualified taxpayers with income less than $64,000 per year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is ...

VCSU Winter Commencement Celebrates Graduates

Valley City State University celebrated student achievement during the Winter Commencement ceremony Thursday, Dec. 14, in Vangstad Auditorium. 133 students earned their degrees this summer or fall, including 101 undergraduate recipients and 32 graduate students. A full list of graduates is available here. “While the accomplishments you are recognized for today are significant, perhaps the most important aspect of today ...

VCSU Winter Commencement set for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14

Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host winter commencement at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, in Vangstad Auditorium. See the full commencement program here. President Alan LaFave will preside over the commencement exercises. Curtis Biller, will represent the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). The undergraduate reflections will be presented by graduating senior, Cora Potts, and ...

VCSU Receives Frank Murray Leadership Recognition from the CAEP

Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the school was recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP awarded the 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement to 21 educator preparation programs in 15 states and the United Arab Emirates. Winning schools provided evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation ...

Happy Holidays from VCSU

Sending warm wishes to you and yours for a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. We celebrate the achievements of 2023, and look with excitement to what 2024 will bring. May we all continue to pursue success for our students, community, and state as we move forward together.

VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert Features Multiple Ensembles

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Band and other instrumental ensembles will present a fall instrumental concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. The concert will include a Woodwind Trio, Saxophone Trio, Brass Trio, ...