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COURSE EXCHANGE IS YOUR GATEWAY TO OTHER CAMPUSES
Did you know that you can take classes at Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University? The Tri-College University course exchange is your gateway to the other two Fargo-Moorhead campuses.
The course exchange is as easy as one, two, three...
The only difference is that you go to another campus to take the class.
Thousands of students have used the course exchange to supplement their plans of study. Many have ridden the city bus, which transports students among the three campuses daily.
Read the associated articles on this page and throughout the TCU web site to learn more about the course exchange and other Tri-College opportunities.
The Tri-College University course exchange allows a student registered at Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, or North Dakota State University to take classes on the other two TCU campuses at no extra cost and without going through separate admission procedures. Tuition is paid to the home institution.
The most important thing to know about TCU registration is that all steps – from picking up a copy of the other institution's class schedule, to registering, to finding out your grades – are taken through a student's own home campus registrar. With few exceptions, students don't need to go to the other institution for any part of the registration process.
The following guidelines explain provisions of the TCU course exchange:
Tri-College institutions allow minors to be earned through the TCU course exchange. Students receive recognition on graduation transcripts for minors completed on the other TCU campuses. This policy applies only to minors earned in programs not available on a student's home campus.
This option makes it possible to combine majors on one's home campus with complementary minors on another. MSUM students, for example, might combine majors in special education or elementary education at MSUM with minors in child development and family science at NDSU. Or biology majors might pursue minors in NDSU aagricultural specialties such as horticulture or crop and weed science. NDSU students might combine a major in counseling with a MSUM minor in social work.
To receive recognition of a minor, the student must ask the chairperson of the department in which the minor was taken to send a memo indicating its completion to the student's home campus registrar immediately after the minor has been finished. (MSUM students should also indicate the minor on their application for graduation.)
TRI-COLLEGE MAJORS/COVERED PROGRAMS
Majors can be earned only at the school from which a student graduates. Most students initially enroll at the school from which they intend to graduate. However, the unlimited TCU course exchange agreement between MSUM and NDSU makes it possible for students to enroll at one of these schools for two or three years while pursuing majors they will complete after transferring to the other school.
Under a special MSUM/NDSU exchange, students pursuing majors in covered programs (degree programs available on only one of the two campuses) may register at their home school for the first three years (two years for Pharmacy) of the program, and then transfer for the last year(s) to the degree-granting school.
Prior to transferring from their home state to a school across state lines, students may apply for tuition reciprocity. Forms are available from the MSUM and NDSU registrars' offices and the state higher education office.
Covered programs available to NDSU students at MSUM are:
Covered programs available to MSUM students at NDSU are:
Special advisors are available at the student's home institution. For other programs, students should work with the chairperson of the department in which they intend to major to make sure their program includes all requirements for the major.
NDSU PROGRAMS WITH MSUM ADVISORS:
Agriculture - Dr. Mary Shimabukuro, 104 King Hall, (218) 287-5000.
Architecture and Engineering - Dr. Ronald K. Williams, 107 Hagen Hall, (218) 477-2480.
Pharmacy - Dr. Shawn Dunkirk, 411E Hagen Hall, (218) 236-2258 and (218) 236-2136.
INTERNET MAKES COURSE REGISTRATION EASIER THAN EVER
Whether registering for classes on their home campuses or through the Tri-College course exchange, students are encouraged to access the Internet for the most up-to-date, accurate information about schedules and course availabilty.
The web sites for all three schools provide students with a variety of important information, including course descriptions and schedules. In addition, the information is regularly updated to guarantee timeliness and accuracy.
By using the web site, students can also usually find out exactly how many students have enrolled for a specific class, and whether the course is still open for enrollment. Many courses have a limited number of openings, although instructors occasionally accept one or two students beyond the limit.
Once a student has identified which courses he/she wishes to take and has logged onto the web site to determine whether or not the courses are available and will fit into his/her plan of study, the student should write down the essential information (title, department, course number, section number, time, number of credits, location, and instructor) and bring it along to registration on the home campus.
To obtain information about Concordia College courses: Log onto the Concordia home page (www.cord.edu) and click on Academics. From there, the course listings are accessed by clicking on RegistrarÕs Office and selecting Class Schedules. Selecting Condensed Class Schedule allows the user to print an abbreviated schedule on one page.
Students have the option of searching for individual classes by course title, course number, instructor, core area, department, days of the week, or times of the day. All information available in bulletins and catalogs Ð including degree requirements, course descriptions and the calendar for the full academic year Ð is accessible on the Concordia web site.
To obtain information about Minnesota State University Moorhead courses: Log onto the MSUM home page (www.mnstate.edu) and click on Current Students. On the next page, click on Course Schedule for the desired semester. The entire course schedule (printable) is displayed, in alphabetical order by department abbreviation.
All information available in bulletins and catalogs – including degree requirements, course descriptions, and the calendar for the full academic year – is also accessible on the MSUM web site by clicking on Current Students from the home page.
MSUM students can also register for classes on their home campus using the Web Registration System (WRS) or the Dragon Dial touch-tone phone registration system. These options are not available for Tri-College course exchange registration.
To obtain information about North Dakota State University courses: Log onto the NDSU home page (www.ndsu.edu) and then click on Registration Schedule near the lower right corner of the page. Then click on Schedule of Courses for the desired semester. The next page prompts users to download the free viewing software Adobe Acrobat Reader, if it is not already on their computers. From there, users who already have Acrobat Reader can click on the next Registration Schedule link to view the entire semester schedule, which is divided into departments and is printable.
All information available in bulletins and catalogs – including degree requirements, course descriptions, and the calendar for the full academic year – is also accessible on the NDSU web site by clicking on Academic Dates or Colleges and Majors from the home page.
NDSU students can also register for classes on their home campus using the ALFI (Access Line For Information) touch-tone phone registration system. This option is not available for Tri-College course exchange registration.
Registration procedures for Concordia College students:
To register for classes through the Tri-College course exchange, Concordia College students only need to complete a registration form available at their home Registrar's Office.
Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State University schedules are available for reference. MSUM and NDSU schedule information is also available through each institution's web site. Students should record the following information pertinent to the classes for which they wish to enroll: course number, section number, time, and number of credits.
After a student returns the registration form, the information is entered into Concordia's database and relayed to the Registrar's Offices at either MSUM or NDSU.
Concordia does impose some limitations on the TCU course exchange. Concordia students must have full-time course loads on their home campus before they can take classes at MSUM or NDSU. Also, students may only take one Tri-College class per term.
Please note that Continuing Education courses at NDSU and MSUM cannot be taken through Tri-College registration.
One (1) course credit at Concordia College is equal to four (4) semester hours at MSUM or NDSU. One (1) semester hour at MSUM or NDSU is equal to .25 course credit at Concordia.
Registration procedures for Minnesota State University Moorhead students:
Registering for a course through Tri-College course exchange is as easy for Minnesota State University Moorhead students as is registering for regular MSUM classes. Students can register for all classes at the designated registration location and can pay one tuition fee.
At MSUM registration, a table labeled Tri-College is set up for course exchange registration. Course schedules from NDSU and Concordia College are available for reference. Students can also access the other institutions' web sites in advance for schedule information and course availablility. Students should record the following information pertinent to the classes for which they wish to enroll: course number, section number, time, and number of credits. Personnel in the Registrar's Office can also check to see if classes are filled.
MSUM students have a few limitations with the Tri-College course exchange. For example, an MSUM student cannot take a class at Concordia if it is offered at MSUM. And MSUM students must have full-time loads on their home campus before they can take classes at Concordia. Exchange with NDSU is unlimited.
One (1) course credit at Concordia College is equal to four (4) semester hours at MSUM or NDSU. One (1) semester hour at MSUM or NDSU is equal to .25 course credit at Concordia.
Although MSUM students can register for classes on their home campus using the Web Registration System (WRS) or the Dragon Dial touch-tone phone registration system, these options are not available for Tri-College course exchange registration.
Registration procedures for North Dakota State University students:
Students at NDSU can register for any Tri-College classes by filling out course exchange forms at the Registrar's Office in 110 Ceres Hall.
Course schedules from MSUM and Concordia College are available for reference. Students can also access the other institutions' web sites in advance for schedule information and course availablility. Students should record the following information pertinent to the classes for which they wish to enroll: course number, section number, time, and number of credits. Personnel in the Registrar's Office can also check to see if classes are filled.
NDSU students have a few limitations with the Tri-College course exchange. For example, an NDSU student cannot take a class at Concordia if it is offered at NDSU. And NDSU students must have full-time loads on their home campus before they can take classes at Concordia. Exchange with MSUM is unlimited.
One (1) course credit at Concordia College is equal to four (4) semester hours at MSUM or NDSU. One (1) semester hour at MSUM or NDSU is equal to .25 course credit at Concordia.
If NDSU students wish to register for an MSUM evening class (any course offered after 4 p.m.), they may register for the course at the first class session rather than registering through the Registrar's Office. Students will be required to fill out a registration form that indicates they are registered through Tri-College University.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRI-COLLEGE COURSES:
Students are free to visit any of the three libraries (bring along a student I.D./library card) or to request that materials from another library be delivered to their home campus library by twice-daily shuttle service. The Tri-College Library System is part of the Project for Automated Library Services (PALS), a network that includes more than 100 libraries in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The database includes indexes to thousands of periodicals in humanities, social sciences, science, education, and business, as well as a directory of businesses. If the book or periodical you need is not available locally, librarians can help you obtain it through an inter-library loan. Instructions on how to use computer terminals are available at each library.
TRI-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FILM LIBRARY
The Tri-College University Film Library, housed at Minnesota State University Moorhead, provides films and videos for classroom use to Tri-College faculty members. This instructional service is free-of-charge. The TCU Film Library purchases only those video materials that have been requested by Tri-College faculty members for their classes. Contact Jane Krajeck at the TCU Film Library (218-477-2976) to obtain purchase request forms or for additional information. Listings of the almost 3800 titles can be found on the Film Library's website: www.mnstate.edu/tcufilm.
Faculty members at MSUM and NDSU may schedule titles in person at the MSUM Audiovisual Center, by phone at 218-477-2976, or via e-mail at tcufilm@mnstate.edu. Concordia College faculty members should schedule titles through their Instructional Media Center, 299-4201.
Concordia College
(218) 299-4641
| Monday-Thursday | 7:45 a.m. to midnight |
| Friday | 7:45 a.m. to 7p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 7p.m. |
| Sunday | noon to midnight |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
(218) 477-2922
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. |
North Dakota State University
(701) 231-8886
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m.to midnight |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. to midnight |
TCU PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS
If you're one of the many students who will be taking advantage of the Tri-College course exchange to take classes at another institution, you may wonder "Where can I park my car?"
Your parking permit is valid on all three Tri-College campuses. With a current home-campus permit, you can park your vehicle in certain designated lots on the other two campuses.
Parking rules and regulations are as follows:
At Concordia: TCU students, faculty and staff in Parking Lot MH/C.
At MSUM: TCU students in Lots K and P only. TCU faculty and staff can park in Lot F, K and P.
At NDSU: TCU students in R Lot. TCU faculty permits in T-1 Lot.
Concordia College Campus Security, Campus Information Office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 299-3123.
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Parking Office, located in the Maintenance Building at 709 17th Street South, Moorhead, MN from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.. Phone 477-2675.
North Dakota State University Campus Police, Thorson Maintenance Center, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 231-8998.
All drivers are subject to traffic regulations of the respective institutions. Lot restrictions are eased after 5 p.m. but no overnight parking is allowed.
An intercampus mail system permits faculty and staff to send correspondence to the other two campuses.
Address intercampus mail to the TCU provost's or Educational Leadership Program offices to Tri-College University, NDSU Downtown Campus, PO Box 5630, Fargo, ND 58105.
Performing arts series, plays, concerts, lectures, films and student productions at the three institutions provide students with a diverse and high-quality array of cultural opportunities not often available in a community this size. Some events have reduced rates for Tri-College student attendees.
Need a ride to Bismarck or St. Paul this weekend? Check a ride board at the student union - the bulletin boards on which students post requests for rides or riders. The potential reder or driver fills out a small self-duplicating request slip available at any ride board and files the color-coded copies as directed at the board. A ride board is located in the student union on each campus.