Resources for Online Courses
The University of North Dakota believes that you can be successful in your academic studies.
UND has many resources that can aid your effort to improve academic performance. You have been referred to this page based on a flag by an instructor in one of your online courses. Please review the resources outlined below, paying particular attention to the reason for your flag.
Online Student Resources
UND Campus Resources Online
- Visit about resources and suggestions for improvement. Your advisor's name and contact information can be found in your student center in Campus Connection.
- Discuss how potentially dropping or failing a course may impact your progress on your degree requirements.
Disability Services for Students
Disability Services for Students
McCannel Hall Room 280
701.777.2664
UND Writing Center
Writing Center
Merrifield Hall Room 12
701.777.2795
Chester Fritz Library
Schedule an appointment with the Chester Fritz Library (in Starfish) with a reference librarian for research assistance.
701.777.4269
One Stop Student Services
Contact One Stop to discuss how not attending a class, and potentially dropping or failing it, may impact your financial aid.
Memorial Union, 2nd Floor
701.777.1234
Online Resources
Read & Write
Read & Write is a free software that improves and supports individuals with reading, writing and research. Features of the software include:
- Text-to-Speech (text is read aloud)
- Speech-to-Text (speech is converted to text)
- Tools to improve reading, writing, research and study skills
Smarthinking
Smarthinking provides live academic help from real people when you need it, how you need it, and from people you can trust. The free online tutoring services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Go to Blackboard and click on MY UND.
- Select UND Services& Training.
- Learn about the process for proctored online exams.
Course Help Ideas
- Contact your instructor as soon as possible to see what can be done to raise your grade.
- If you have been missing class, visit about the reasons for your absences and what options there are, if any, for making up lost options.
- Email the instructor with questions or clarification of an idea or concept shows that you are paying attention.