Sub-directory URLs

For example: UND.edu/tech-support.

Sub-directory URLs will be used for most purposes, and may be requested at any time. All UND webpage URLs will follow a sub-directory structure starting with UND.edu (for example: UND.edu/research, UND.edu/academics).

Redirect URLs

For example: techsupport.UND.edu, which redirects to UND.edu/tech-support.

Redirect URLs are generally used for formal publicity campaigns or long-term promotion of a permanent campus entity. They have the advantage that the redirect may be updated to go to a new destination URL in the event of a changed address.

Sub-domain URLs

For example: law.UND.edu.

Sub-domain URLs are reserved for major academic units. Currently that includes:

• aero.UND.edu — John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
• arts-sciences.UND.edu — College of Arts & Sciences
• business.UND.edu — College of Business & Public Administration
• distance.UND.edu — Online & Distance Education
• education.UND.edu — College of Education & Human Development
• engineering.UND.edu — College of Engineering & Mines
• graduateschool.UND.edu — The Graduate School
• law.UND.edu — School of Law
• library.UND.edu — Chester Fritz Library
• med.UND.edu — School of Medicine & Health Sciences
• nursing.UND.edu — College of Nursing

Exceptions allowing sub-domains for other purposes may be granted on grounds such as:

• External resource or a campus resource
• Quantity of use / traffic
• National standard for similar entities
• Technical ramifications of the sub-directory vs sub-domain
• Other considerations as they arise

Pre-existing sub-domains will continue to work; however, they may not be used in marketing unless specific permission is granted.

Individuals responsible for pre-existing sub-domains will ensure that they resolve to the proper, new pages and do not redirect through old servers.