Undergraduate Studies & Student Success
Assisting with academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development.
We believe in encouraging a lifelong sense of wonder in our students by providing educational experiences that are essential for living intellectually curious, personally fulfilling, and socially responsible lives. Our aim is to assist students as they work towards their individual academic and career goals.
North Dakota Governor School
Are you a high-achieving and/or intellectually curious sophomore or junior high school student in the state of ND? UND is seeking applications to join the 2025 North Dakota Governors School (NDGS) on the campus of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. We invite you to join us for the month of June 2025 to explore your preferred discipline and career opportunities working closely with faculty, UND students, and your peers.
UND Student Success Departments
Advising for all degree-seeking undergraduates.
Integrated learning opportunities such as career services, study abroad, and undergraduate
research.
Establish disability accommodations, promote an inclusive campus learning environment, and encourage student independence.
General education focusing on the essential skills.
Combines the love of learning with the desire to positively impact the world.
Tutoring and study skills support.
Test administration that facilitates academic success.
Research opportunities for undergraduate students.
Contact Us
- karyn.plumm@UND.edu
- 701.777.1322
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O'Kelly Hall Room 8
Grand Forks ND 58202-8006
- merie.kirby@UND.edu
- 701.777.2365
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Gamble Hall Room 110
Grand Forks ND 58202-7187
- chelsea.mellenthin@UND.edu
- 701.777.2115
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McCannel Hall Room 190
Grand Forks ND 58202-9014
- sara.kaiser@UND.edu
- 701.777.4076
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O'Kelly Hall Room 2
Grand Forks ND 58202-8006
- ashley.vigen@UND.edu
- 701.777.3905
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McCannel Hall Room 280
Grand Forks ND 58202-7143
- ireland.hanson@UND.edu
- 701.777.2168
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OKelly Hall
Grand Forks ND 58202-8006
- donna.pearson@UND.edu
- 701.777.2861
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Education Building Room 306
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189
- tami.carmichael@UND.edu
- 701.777.3015
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Gamble Hall Room 118G
Grand Forks ND 58202-8136
Student Leader in Action
Meet the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies & Student Success
Vice Provost Karyn Plumm
As the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, Karyn works to ensure the academic success of UND’s undergraduate student population. Her team includes professional academic advising, the experiential learning center, career services, learning services and tutoring, testing services, study abroad programs, the Honors program, and institutional assessment and accreditation. Vice Provost Plumm and her team work to support student success through:
- A collaborative model for academic advising which includes a centralized group of Academic Core Advisors (ACAs) who work in partnership with local college professional advisors.
- Continuous improvement of the transfer student experience including establishing transfer agreements with two-year institutions as well as the AU-ABC program with the Community College of the Air Force.
- Connecting students to the various campus resources that are available that aid in their success.
- Connecting students with workforce integrated learning opportunities to prepare them for a successful career path.
As a first-generation college student, my aim is to provide excellent academic support services to all students that assist them in achieving their individual academic and career goals.Vice Provost Karyn Plumm