Dawson Community College is a public, two-year college located in eastern Montana. The 300-acre campus is nestled between the banks of the Yellowstone River, the badlands of Makoshika State Park, and the City of Glendive. The College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Applied Science, and Certificate of Technical Studies degrees to students seeking transfer to a four-year institution or direct entry into the workforce. Dawson provides a total college experience, including a vibrant, supportive learning community, excellent laboratories and classrooms, technical training facilities, and top-of-the-line library resources. The college has comfortable, apartment-style residence halls with an environment that supports healthy living and learning, competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, and faculty that are committed to student excellence. The College offers very competitive tuition and fee rates, small class sizes, and excellent academic programs. DCC is one of the best values in post-secondary education in Montana. The mission of Dawson Community College is to foster a culture of excellence in education and provide all students quality learning and opportunities for growth and partnership in local and global communities. Dawson is associated with the Montana University System and has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 1969.