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VCSU online programs ranked among best by U.S News and World Report

Wednesday March 2, 2022

Valley City State University’s online master’s in education and bachelor’s degree programs have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in its Best Online Programs rankings. VCSU was ranked second in North Dakota in both master’s and bachelor’s online programs. Factors considered in the rankings include student engagement, services and technologies available to students, faculty credentials and training, as ...

VCSU Music Performs Mid-Winter Instrumental Concert

Friday February 18, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 18, students participating in the Valley City State University Jazz Combo and Concert Band performed in the new Center for the Arts Performance Hall. Learn more about the Music Program at VCSU

Art Gallery Opens

Friday February 18, 2022

The Valley City State University Art Gallery officially opened with its first-ever show in the new Center for the Arts. The show features art from VCSU faculty and staff. The Art Department hosted a small reception on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the lobby of the new Center for the Arts on campus. An official grand opening event for the newest ...

VCSU Foundation Joins Giving Hearts Day

Thursday January 20, 2022

The VCSU Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 10 for the 6th consecutive year. In 2021, 243 generous donors raised $26,800. Those dollars help VCSU students through scholarship support in addition to hosting alumni gatherings, award programs, Homecoming activities, and publish the alumni newsletter The Bulletin. On Thursday, Feb. 10, supporters can donate $10 or more ...

Fall 2021 honor rolls released

Tuesday January 18, 2022

Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for fall semester 2021. 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. View President's Honor Roll The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students who completed ...

VCSU’s Capital Campaign Continues to Gain Momentum

Wednesday December 22, 2021

The Forward Together Capital Campaign at Valley City State University is gaining momentum. More than $5 million has been committed to the campaign to date. “We are off to a great start, and it has been amazing to see so many individuals and organizations support this campaign,” VCSU President Dr. Alan LaFave said. “This campaign will provide much needed updates ...

Valley City State University to Host Winter Commencement Dec. 16

Friday December 10, 2021

127 Graduates to Receive Degrees Valley City State University (VCSU) will host winter commencement at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Vangstad Auditorium. 127 students will receive degrees. This includes the awarding of 99 bachelor’s degrees and 28 master’s degrees. Bachelor’s degrees being awarded include 54 Bachelor of Science in Education, 36 Bachelor of Science, five Bachelor of Arts and ...

Valley City State University To Host Eastern Dakota Conference Music Contest

Tuesday November 23, 2021

500+ Students To Participate in Percussion and Wind Instrument Music Categories on Dec. 2 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host the 2021-2022 North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC) music contest for wind and percussion soloists. The contest begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Foss Music Hall. More than ...

VCSU Welcomes Alumni, Friends and Family to Campus for Homecoming 2021

Tuesday September 28, 2021

The Valley City State University Foundation and Alumni Association are welcoming Alumni back to campus for VCSU Homecoming the weekend of Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. "We love seeing familiar faces and welcoming our Viking family back to campus," Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. "It's a great chance for our Alumni to catch up with old friends, and ...

Valley City State University Enrollment Grows for 9th Consecutive Year

Wednesday September 22, 2021

Headcount has increased 24% in the past decade Graduate studies experience growth Valley City State University (VCSU) enrolled 1,686 students this fall, registering the most students in the school’s history in a fall semester. Fall enrollment has grown for nine consecutive years. The 1,686 count of students includes a record-breaking 163 students in graduate studies. Graduate program enrollment increased by ...