President's Honor Roll
A President's Honor Roll is compiled at the end of each semester to give recognition to students who have maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average while enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours during the semester. Students on the list receive notification from the President in recognition of their achievement.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of the two-year college with the mission to recognize and encourage scholarship, service and leadership among two-year college students. Eligibility for membership in BSC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa requires completion of at least 15 semester hours of associate degree course work in residence, minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, and current enrollment as either a full-time or part-time student. Members of Phi Theta Kappa are honored during the spring recognition ceremony and they are acknowledged at the commencement ceremony by being allowed to wear the Phi Theta Kappa distinguished gold stole and tassel. Transcripts are noted with this special honor.

Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
Ten students are selected each year by the All-Campus Senate on the basis of academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. Students selected are listed in a national "Who’s Who" volume. They also are honored at the annual student recognition ceremony with a certificate and $75 cash award from the Bismarck State College Foundation.

Outstanding Student Awards
An outstanding student is selected every spring from each of the technical programs and various disciplines. These students are honored at the annual student recognition ceremony with a certificate and $75 cash award from the Bismarck State College Foundation.