TMC was founded in 1972 with a mission of… “focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career and Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning…in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum”.
“The Spirit Within Us” defines our approach to interactions with students, faculty, staff, and the community. We are extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished as a tribally-controlled and accredited college. Over the last 38 years we have primarily served the educational needs of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians; however, at this point in our history we are open to any person that has a desire to pursue higher education.
TMC is nestled within the boundaries of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indian Reservation. Our main college site provides a breathtaking view of the beauty of our reservation. TMC is located three miles north of Belcourt and nearly 8 miles south of the Canadian border, near the beautiful International Peace Gardens. TMC has the honor of being one of the six founding members of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
In addition to a wide array of associate degrees and certificate of completion programs, TMC is proud to offer four year degrees in Elementary Education and Secondary Science Teacher Education. We offer tuition and fee rates that are among the lowest in North Dakota. Our faculty and staff are well trained and extremely dedicated. If you can’t stop by in person, please explore our new and expanded website.
TMC November 2025 Events
November 1, 2025 TMC Vs Canadian Mennonite University (Home) Women @ 1:00pm; Men @ 3:00pm
November 3, 2025 TMC Blood Drive in Gym @ 1:00-2:30pm
November 7, 2025 Michif Day – No Class/No Work
November 7, 2025 TMC Vs Sisseton Wahpeton College (Home) Woman @ 6:00pm Men @ 8:00pm
November 8, 2025 TMC Vs Sisseton Wahpeton College (Home) Woman @ 11:00pm Men @1:00pm
November 11, 2025 Veterans Day Observed – No Class/No Work
November 13, 2025 Minot State University Meeting and Campus Tour @ 9:00-3:00pm
November 13, 2025 UND Representative on Campus in Medicine Wheel @ 11:00-1:00
November 14, 2025 All Staff and Faculty Meeting in Auditorium @ 9:00-11:00pm
November 14, 2025 3rd Financial Aid Disbursement
November 14, 2025 TMC Vs Williston Classic (Lake Region) Away Woman @ 2:00pm Men @ 4:00pm
November 15, 2025 TMC Vs Williston Classic (Williston) Away Woman @ 3:00 pm Men@5:00pm
November 19, 2025 Handgame Tournament Hosted by Student Senate
November 20, 2025 Student Senate Thanksgiving Meal to Students/Staff/Faculty
November 21, 2025 TMC Vs Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (Home) Woman @ 6:00pm Men @ 8:00pm
November 22, 2025 TMC Vs Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (Home) Woman @ 1:00pm Men @ 3:00pm
November 24, 2025 Pre-Registration Spring for Returning Students Starts @ 9:00am
November 26, 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday- Dismissal @ 2:00pm
November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday- No Class/No Work
November 28, 2025 Native American Heritage Day – No Class/No Work
November 29, 2025 TMC Vs Red Lake College (Men Only) Home @ 7pm
November 30, 2025 TMC Vs Red Lake College (Men Only) Home @ 11am