| Association | NJCAA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Sports fielded |
|
| No. of teams | 8 (7 in 2025-26) |
| Region | North Dakota – NJCAA Region 13 |
The Mon-Dak Conference (MDC) is a junior college conference for eight Tech and Community Colleges located in Montana and North Dakota, and it is a conference in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Conference championships are held in most sports and some individuals can be named to All-Conference and All-Academic teams.
Member schools
Current members
The Mon-Dak currently has eight full members, all but one are public schools:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, North Dakota | 1939 | Public | 4,000 | Mystics | 1963 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, North Dakota | 1906 | Public | 655 | Lumberjacks | 1963 |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive, Montana | 1939 | Public | 1,200 | Buccaneers | 1963 |
| Lake Region State College | Devils Lake, North Dakota | 1941 | Public | 1,657 | Royals | 1963 |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, Montana | 1939 | Public | 459 | Pioneers | 1963 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, North Dakota | 1903 | Public | 2,707 | Wildcats | ? |
| United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, North Dakota | 1969 | Tribal college | 375 | Thunderbirds | ? |
| Williston State College | Williston, North Dakota | 1957 | Public | 855 | Tetons | 1963 |
- Notes
- Bismarck State is currently transitioning to a four-year institution and will be leaving the Mon-Dak Conference after the 2024-25 academic year to join the NAIA.
- ^ Part of the North Dakota University System.
- ^ Part of the Montana University System.
Former members
The Mon-Dak had two former full members:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Nickname | Joined | Left | Subsequent conference |
Current conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Junior College | Richardton, North Dakota | 1962 | Catholic (Benedictine) |
Astros | 1963 1970 |
1965 1971 |
Discontinued athletics (1965-70) Closed in 1971 | |
| University of North Dakota – Ellendale | Ellendale, North Dakota | 1899 | Public | Dusties | 1969 | 1971 | Closed in 1971 | |
- Notes
- Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
- Represents the calendar year when spring sports competition end.
See also
- National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
- Minnesota College Athletic Conference, also in NJCAA Region 13
References
- "NAIA Announces Membership Additions". NAIA. April 8, 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.