Customized training programs can be developed to assist businesses in their efforts by focusing on the specific needs of the company. Hometown University Hometown University is a Lake Region State College opportunity for high school students who have accomplished 14 hours of high school credit or junior status, to take entry level college courses within the community or a nearby community. Adults who wish to continue or begin a college career may also enroll. Offerings are dependent on availability of qualified faculty. Times and dates of course work vary by community.
Some course work is available during the school day.
Others are offered evenings and weekends. Still other communities offer summer courses. The North Dakota Legislature enacted Senate Bill 2033 to allow juniors and seniors in North Dakota high schools to enroll in postsecondary academic and vocational courses from regionally and nationally accredited colleges across the country and receive both high school and college credit. The program provides students with a greater variety of class offerings and the opportunity to pursue more challenging course work. Students maintaining a 3.0 grade point average or have received permission from the school superintendent may enroll in any course approved by both the cooperating college and high school.