Presentation College, South Dakota

Presentation College (PC) was a private Roman Catholic college with its main campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and a branch campus in Fairmont, Minnesota. The college, founded in 1951 and co-educational since 1968, enrolls nearly 800 students. It takes its name from the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM), the original sponsors. It grew out of their Notre Dame Junior College, founded in 1922 in Mitchell, South Dakota.[2] The college plans to close at the end of summer 2023 due to financial and enrollment challenges.[3]

For other schools of the same name, see Presentation College (disambiguation).
Presentation College
TypePrivate college
Established1951 (1951)
FounderPresentation Sisters
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
ACCU
NAICU
PresidentPaula Langteau[1]
Undergraduatesc. 800
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota (main campus)
,
U.S.
CampusRural, 100 acres (40 ha)
Colors   
Green & Gold
NicknameSaints
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – NSAA
MascotSpirit the Saint Bernard
Websitewww.presentation.edu

Campus

PC is located on a 100-acre (40 ha) campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota. A branch campus exists in Fairmont, Minnesota. The college also offers instruction online.

Academics

PC offers Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and certificate programs with a focus on health and medical-related programs.

Athletics

The Presentation athletic teams are called the Saints. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) as a founding member since the 2013–14 academic year. The Saints previously competed as an NCAA D-III Independent during the 2012–13 school year; as well as a member in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) of the NCAA Division III ranks from 2002–03 to 2011–12.

Presentation competes in ten intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball (fast-pitch) and volleyball. Athletic scholarships are available.

References
  1. "Langteau named Presentation College President". Hub City Radio (Press release). 1 May 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  2. "Legacy". 2020–2021 Catalog. Presentation College. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  3. "Presentation College Online BSN programs to be offered by St. Ambrose University, all other academic programs to end after Spring and Summer 2023". Presentation College. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

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