Coronavirus response: Course delivery changed for 2 weeks

In response to coronavirus COVID-19, Valley City State University is taking steps to protect the health and safety of the campus community. In a campus-wide email sent March 12, VCSU President Alan LaFave announced that following spring break (March 16-20), VCSU will change the way academic instruction is delivered for two weeks. From Monday, March 23, through Friday, April 3, ...

Student Health Services to host Wellness Fair on March 4

Student Health Services at Valley City State University will host the annual VCSU Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center on the VCSU campus. Sponsored by Essentia Health, Family Healthcare, and Sanford Health, the Wellness Fair is open to the public free of charge. Participants will have the opportunity to do ...

VCSU UJ Career and Internship on Feb. 25 at Campus

The VCSU UJ Career and Internship Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Center on the Valley City State University campus. A cooperative effort of Valley City State University and the University of Jamestown hosted this year by the VCSU Career Services Office, the event will provide students with opportunities to ...

VCSU announces record spring enrollment

For the sixth consecutive year, Valley City State University has achieved record spring enrollment numbers according to official figures released Feb. 11. VCSU has set spring semester records with a headcount enrollment of 1,622 students, nearly a 7% increase over last year’s 1,517 spring headcount. The spring 2020 undergraduate headcount of 1,491 is also a record, exceeding the 2019 figure ...

Fall 2019 honor rolls released

Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for fall semester 2019. The President’s Honor Roll —  recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean’s Honor Roll —  recognizes students who completed 12 semester ...

VCSU online programs ranked by U.S. News

The online master’s in education and bachelor’s programs at Valley City State University have been ranked in the U.S. News 2020 Best Online Programs. The national rankings cover accredited degree-granting online programs. VCSU’s online master of education (M.Ed) program was ranked 144th of 298 programs, while the online bachelor’s programs at VCSU were ranked 183rd of 345 programs. “We’re excited ...

Klettke joins as career services director

Kari Klettke has joined the Valley City State University staff as director for career services. At VCSU, Klettke will provide career counseling services and direct internship and other experiential education programs such as job shadowing and mentoring. She will also work with area and regional employers to assess workforce needs and assist students with employment opportunities. Most recently Klettke served ...

5th Winter Commencement to be held Thursday, Dec. 19

Valley City State University will hold its fifth Winter Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Vangstad Auditorium. President Alan LaFave will preside at the commencement exercises and give remarks, as will Kathleen Neset, member of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. The undergraduate student reflection will be presented by Autumn Johnson of Hazen, N.D., graduating ...

VCSU donor Dacotah Bank recognized for corporate philanthropy

Dacotah Bank of Valley City received the 2019 Corporate Leadership in Philanthropy Award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Plains Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo on November 14. Dacotah Bank was nominated for the award by the Valley City State University Foundation. Speaking for the foundation at the luncheon, Larry ...

Viking Drive bridge closed

UPDATE: The Viking Drive bridge is now open. The flood wall on Viking Drive was removed on Oct. 30. Due to potential flooding, Viking Drive in Valley City has been closed at the bridge over the Sheyenne River. Viking Drive is the direct route from the main Valley City State University campus to the west section of campus that includes ...