University Senate

The University Senate is the governing body of the University of North Dakota. They meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month from September to May. Meetings begin at 4:05 p.m. and adjourn no later than 5:30 p.m. They normally meet in Gamble 7. The powers of the University Senate include, but are not limited to:

1. Requirements and methods for admission to the institution and questions related to advanced standing.
2. Requirements for degrees and certificates.
3. Determination of curricula, authorization of new courses of study, and changes in courses of study.
4. Questions of scholarship and attendance, coordination of outside activities, class standing and credits, examination schedules, and the institution's catalog and calendar.
5. Institutional prizes, honors, and honorary degrees.
6. General relations and interests of students, including health, conditions of living, regulations of social life, intramural and intercollegiate athletics, student organizations and publications.
7. The general policies of the Library and the Division of Continuing Education.
8. The following matters in consultation with the President: planning; organization and reorganization of the schools, colleges, and departments; disputes arising between or among schools and/or colleges; matters of budget appointment; and decisions regarding physical resources.

The University Senate shall consist of:

1. Ex Officio Members
2. Council Members
3. Student Members
4. Staff Members

(All membership definitions can be found in The University of North Dakota Constitution.)