Valley City State University

Valley City State University (VCSU) is a public university in Valley City, North Dakota. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1890 as Valley City State Normal School, a two-year teachers' college, it was authorized to confer bachelor's degrees in 1921 and changed its name to Valley City State Teachers College. With an expansion in programs outside teacher education after World War II, it became Valley City State College in 1963. In 1986, it was renamed State University of North Dakota-Valley City and a year later received its current name.

Valley City State University
Former names
Valley City State Normal School (1890–1921)
Valley City State Teachers College (1921–1963)
Valley City State College (1963–1986)
State University of North Dakota at Valley City (1986–1987)
TypePublic university
Established1890
Parent institution
North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentAlan LaFave [1]
Students1,452[2]
Location
Valley City
,
North Dakota
,
United States
Colors   
Cardinal Red & Blue
NicknameVikings
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – NSAA
Websitewww.vcsu.edu

VCSU offers over 80 undergraduate programs and an online Master of Education degree program.[3] In 2015, VCSU graduated 302 students, the largest class in its 125-year history.

Since 1996, VCSU has been a "laptop" campus by issuing laptop computers to full-time students. The cost of the laptops are part of the university's technology fee which also covers other educational technology enhancements such as campus-wide wireless network access and smart classrooms.

VCSU is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Athletics

The Valley City State athletic teams are called the Vikings. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as a member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) as a founding member since the 2013–14 academic year.[5] The Vikings previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from 2011–12 to 2012–13; and in these defunct conferences: the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) from 2000–01 to 2010–11; and the North Dakota College Athletic Conference (NDCAC) from 1922–23 to 1999–2000.

Valley City State competes in 12 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, softball, track & field and volleyball.

Notable alumni

References
  1. Tufte, Tyler. "LaFave selected as new VCSU president". www.vcsu.edu. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. Valley City State University. "Fall Student Headcount by Type". Student Achievement Quick Facts. Valley City State University. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  3. "About VCSU". Valley City State University. Valley City State University. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  4. "About VCSU". Valley City State University. 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  5. "Members". North Star Athletic Association. Retrieved 21 August 2018.

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