North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities

NDCPD is North Dakota’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). We are part of a national network of 67 UCEDDs in the United States. At NDCPD, it is our mission to “provide service, education, and research which empowers communities to welcome, value, and support diverse people of all abilities to advance self-determination and inclusion throughout the lifespan." Faculty and staff at NDCPD fulfill this mission by providing services, training, research, and information to individuals in the disability community, professionals, service providers, agencies, and the general public. For MSU Students, we offer student employment, leadership opportunities as well as interdisciplinary training experiences across all the disciplines to equip students with an understanding and skills to work with individuals with disabilities. NDCPD’s offices are located in Memorial Hall 203. For information, contact one of our staff members at 701-858-3580 or visit our website @ ndcpd.org.

Minot Symphony Orchestra

The Minot Symphony, a university and community orchestra, aims to enrich lives by providing opportunities for musicians and inspiration to patrons through education and the performance of diverse orchestral repertoire.

North Dakota Geographic Alliance

The North Dakota Geographic Alliance is a statewide organization of teachers, professional geographers, and other persons interested in promoting geography education within the state of North Dakota. The Alliance administrative office is located in the Mt. Vernon, 500 University Ave, Minot. The Alliance holds an annual meeting, summer institute, and offers other types of geography-related programs. 

Communication Disorders Clinic

Each year children and adults with disabilities come to the clinic for diagnostic services and to take advantage of sophisticated equipment and expert faculty. A unique team of professionals provides assessment and designs individual habilitative programs which are carried out at home, in the public schools through cooperative planning with teachers and parents, or in the clinic itself. Undergraduate and graduate students, under the close supervision of licensed and certified faculty members, work with clients. The Minot State University Communication Disorders Clinic is a donation only clinic and Minot State students and their families are welcome to receive services. Call (701) 858-3030 for additional information.

Western Plains Opera Company

Western Plains Opera Company's mission as an organization is to blend the best of professional, community, and Minot State University resources to produce outstanding opera in the north central plains and to foster in local youths the love of good singing and good singing practices.