Tri-College
University isn't a place --
it's the name of the official partnership
among the three higher education
institutions in Fargo, ND and
Moorhead, MN. TCU is the bridge of cooperation
that runs between Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead,
and North Dakota State University.
If you're enrolled at one of the schools, you can take classes at either of the other two at no extra charge, and without going through additional admission procedures. Course exchange is just one of many resources -- learn about the other TCU programs, services, and events by browsing this site.
Contact us: Sonia.Hohnadel@ndsu.edu
Tri-College University
Renaissance Hall, 650 NP Avenue #110, Fargo, ND
58102
701-231-8170 (phone) · 701-231-7205 (fax)
History of Tri-College University
Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University came together in the late 1960s to form Tri-College University. The consortium was created to allow students from one university to attend classes at the other two, with no additional tuition or fees. Through TCU, the three institutions now offer a variety of collaborative programs, courses, and services -- the course exchange, free use of library facilities on all three campuses, free parking on all three campuses (with valid parking pass from home campus), and several cooperative student organizations and events. Tri-College University has been incorporated since 1970.Back to "About
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Mission Statement and Objectives
Mission:
The mission of Tri-College University is to assist Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University by promoting cooperative efforts that will enrich the academic environment for the benefit of students, faculty, and the community.Objectives:
- To assist in the establishment and the maintenance of coordinated programs among and between Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University (or their successors), together with affiliated institutions and supporting agencies and organizations, as a means of maximizing higher educational services for the people of the region.
- To serve as an agency through which existing and potential educational programs and courses of instruction at the above enumerated institutions can be promoted and strengthened.
- To promote Fargo-Moorhead as a regional center of higher education.
- To serve as an agency through which voluntary and governmental resources, financial and otherwise, may be received and dispensed to supplement the educational endeavors by Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University (or their successors), and affiliated and supporting agencies and institutions.
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About the Member Institutions
Concordia College
is a four-year coeducational liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. More than 2800 students choose from 81 majors in 41 academic areas and 16 pre-professional programs. Concordia was established in 1891 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.Minnesota State University Moorhead
was founded in 1887 as a "normal school" and later became a teacher's college, a state college, and, in 1976, a state university. Today MSUM has an enrollment of nearly 7500 students and offers more than 100 majors, emphases, and options, which lead to baccalaureate, master's, or specialist's degrees or certifications, as well as 20 areas of pre-professional studies and covered programs. Accreditation is held with the North Central Association and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.North Dakota State University
was established as the North Dakota Agricultural College in 1889 under the provisions of the Morrill Act. Today more than 10,000 students enroll in approximately 76 bachelor degree programs, 41 master's degree programs, and 21 doctoral programs. The university is accredited by both the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, as well as many additional professional program accreditation bodies.Back to "About
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TCU Administration
The chief executive officer of the Tri-College consortium is the provost. The provost can be contacted at:Tri-College University
North Dakota State University
Renaissance Hall, 650 NP Avenue #110,
Fargo, ND 58102
701-231-9733
A Board of Directors comprised of the three institutional presidents and five community members makes overall policy decisions for the consortium. On a rotating basis, the student body president of one of the three campuses is also included in board meetings.
The principal representatives for TCU affairs at each member institution are the vice presidents for Academic Affairs, serving as the TCU Commissioners.
Current Administration:
Provost: Tim Flakoll, tim.flakoll@ndsu.edu
Board of Directors:
Joseph Chapman, Board Chair and President of NDSU
Edna Szymanski, President of MSUM
Pamela Jolicoeur, President of Concordia College
Community members: Bruce Furness, Shirley Montgomery, Douglas Sillers, Paul Marquart and Brian Walters
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Equal Opportunity Institution
Tri-College University is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marial status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance, physical disability, or any other group of class against which discrimination is prohibited by state or federal law.Use of "Tri-College University" name
The following policies govern the use of the name "Tri-College University":- For student organizations, approval must be applied for and received by all three student governments. Instructions and forms are available from each institution's office of Student Affairs.
- For use of the term "Tri-College University," approval must be given by the Tri-College University office. Anyone with questions about these policies should contact the TCU office, 701-231-8170.