BSC-Continuing Education

08/26/2026

Thinking about an OLLI Membership? With an OLLI Membership, you can access Osher Online courses and explore fascinating topics from wherever you are.
From history and art to science, genealogy, music, film, and current events, there's always something new to discover.

Check out our Osher Online class flyer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a91c6ccd-3e2c-4564-9df5-f008d8f875e5 - Click the links next to the descriptions to watch a preview of the classes!

Don't delay, registration for OSHER classes closes September 20th!

Register today for OLLI enrichment courses and/or get an OLLI membership. Come learn something new, meet new friends, and enjoy the journey!
Call us at 701-224-5600 or go online at registeratbsc.com

08/24/2026

Watch a recap of our travel show to learn more about our Italy trip from David our Collette Host: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-ItalyTripCollette

Discover Reflections of Italy
April 27 - May 6, 2027
Book Now & Save $550 Per Person!

Travel through Italy’s most beloved destinations with Collette. From the grandeur of Rome to the elegance of Venice, enjoy an immersive journey filled with history, culture, cuisine, and unforgettable memories.

For more information please visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/olli/

08/23/2026

We have two upcoming enrichment classes September 7- 11:

Natural Light Portrait Photography
Wednesdays 9/9 – 10/7 | 6 – 8 PM
Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-LightPhotography

Want to create portraits that truly stand out? Join our hands-on photography course and learn how to use natural light, direct subjects with confidence, and capture authentic expressions.
From window light and reflectors to outdoor portraits and editing essentials, you'll build skills through real shooting experience and leave ready to bring your creative vision to life.
Prerequisite: DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual exposure required.

T’ai Chi
Mondays & Wednesdays 9/9 – 10/10 | 7 – 8 PM
Northern Plains Dance Studio
Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-TaiChi33227

Discover the benefits of T’ai Chi in this beginner-friendly class. Learn the 24 Yang Style forms while improving balance, flexibility, strength, and focus through gentle movement and meditation in motion. No prior experience is needed. Please bring your own yoga mat and plan to arrive a few minutes early for your first class.

08/22/2026

Retired? Maybe. Finished Learning? Never.

This Senior Citizens Day, celebrate everything that comes with experience—and everything that's still waiting to be discovered.
OLLI at BSC offers engaging lectures, free movies, local topics, and enriching programs designed for adults 55+ who want to stay active, connected, and curious.

Register today for OLLI enrichment courses. Come learn something new, meet new friends, and enjoy the journey!
Call us at 701-224-5600 or go online at registeratbsc.com
Because the best part of learning is that you're never too old to start.

08/21/2026

Why wait for the mail? Take a first look at this fall's classes and secure your spot early.
Registration Opens Today, Friday, August 21!
Browse the catalog, find a course that catches your eye, and register early to reserve your spot.

View the catalog: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-Fall2026Catalog
Register online: registeratbsc.com

08/20/2026

Upcoming class:
Partner Dance Workshop: Wedding Workshop

Fridays 8/28 – 9/18 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Northern Plaines Dance

Call us to register today! 701-224-5600
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-Partner33220

Get ready to shine on the dance floor! This 4-week workshop equips couples (or individuals) with the essentials to feel poised, connected, and graceful. Each 60-minute class covers a different popular wedding dance style. Perfect for complete beginners to seasoned dancers, no prior experience is needed. This format allows couples to build confidence and a meaningful first dance experience in a supportive group setting. You will learn partner communication, grace under pressure, and the joy of sharing a crafted dance moment together

08/19/2026

XR for VR Robotics and Advanced Technology FREE Day Camp for High School Juniors and Seniors

Experience how robotics, virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) are changing the world and how YOU can be part of it.

Wednesday, November 25th
8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: BSC- Advanced Technology Center
Free pizza lunch & snacks will be provided

Register Today! https://tinyurl.com/BSC-XRforVRHSDayCamp
Space is limited to 8!

This FREE immersive one-day camp introduces high school juniors and seniors with disabilities to the exciting world of robotics and automation. Participants will engage in hands-on learning by building and programming a tabletop robot and operating a fully functional robotic arm. Each student will receive a Robotic Arm Kit and a Tabletop Robot to take home, fostering continued exploration beyond the camp.

Through themed challenges such as obstacle courses and line-following tasks, students will apply block-based or text-based coding to bring their robots to life. The camp integrates sensors like ultrasonic, light, sound, and line-following to enable environmental interaction and complexity. Emphasis is placed on testing, refinement, and collaborative problem-solving, helping students develop critical STEM skills and confidence in technology.

08/17/2026

Back-to-school season isn't just for kids.

While the students are picking out backpacks and getting ready for a new school year, why not challenge yourself to learn something new, too?

The Fall 2026 Enrichment & OLLI Catalog is packed with opportunities to explore interests, gain new skills, and connect with others who love learning. Whether you're trying something completely new or returning to a favorite pastime, there's a class waiting for you.

Why wait for the mail? Take a first look at this fall's classes and secure your spot early.

Registration Opens Friday, August 21!
Browse the catalog, find a course that catches your eye, and register early to reserve your spot.

View the catalog: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-Fall2026Catalog
Register online: registeratbsc.com

BSC Continuing Education offers noncredit workforce training, OLLI, and personal enrichment classes.

08/16/2026

Upcoming Enrichment Classes:
Self Paced Classes: Registration Begins August 14th!

Private Guitar & Bass Guitar Lessons

These guitar lessons are available for all levels of instruction, beginning through advanced.
Students will work with the instructor to schedule eight one-on-one lesson times. Sessions are available 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at BSC in the guitar room.
Call us at 701-224-5600 to register!

Introduction to Voiceovers

Have you ever listened to commercial, animation, or audiobook and thought” I wonder if I could do that? Voice acting can be a flexible way to earn from home. This introductory class answers questions about getting started, competition, and equipment. In a 90 minute, one-on-one session, you’ll meet a professional voice actor via live video chat and learn industry trends and home setups.

08/14/2026

Instructor Spotlight: Brian Matthews

Natural Light Photography
September 9 - October 7
Register: https://tinyurl.com/BSC-LightPhotography

Meet Brian Matthews, instructor for our upcoming Natural Light Photography course. Through 30 years of experience creating compelling portraits, Brian has learned how to use natural light, location, and posing techniques to create images that feel authentic, polished, and professional.

"I've been teaching photography at Bismarck State College since 1999. My students aren't traditional college students. They're people who always meant to learn photography, or just got a new camera and have no idea what half the buttons do, or finally retired and decided now is the time. I love that group. No pretense, genuine curiosity, and nobody taking notes just to pass a test. My approach is simple. I tell you how something works. Then I show you. Then you do it. That's it. No jargon for the sake of jargon. You came here to make better photos and that's what we're going to work on. Fundamentals matter more than gear. You don't need an expensive camera to take a great photograph."

Check out some of Brian's work below and see what's possible when you understand how to work with light.