Admitted Freshman Student Checklist

To gain access to many of the systems you'll need as a UND student, you must activate your student account within the North Dakota University System.

To claim your NDUS account:

1. Go to UND.edu/claim.
2. Find your student ID number (also known as your EMPLID) on your acceptance letter or by following the steps under the Find My EMPLID menu.
3. Once you have your student ID number, click on Claim Your Account.
4. Follow the steps as indicated.

Once you've claimed your NDUS account, you won't have to repeat the process. Make sure to keep your username and password in a safe and secure place. You'll use this username and password for other UND systems, such as housing, class registration and financial aid.

Questions?

NDUS Help Desk
1.866.457.6387
helpdesk.ndus.edu

Personal Email Account

Please check the personal email account that you used on your admission application frequently for communications from the University regarding financial aid, housing, confirming your enrollment, Orientation, course registration and more. You'll continue to get reminder emails about these next steps to your personal account from the Office of University Admissions until your first semester at UND begins.

UND Student Email Account

As you get closer to beginning classes at UND, you'll start to get emails from other campus departments to your official UND student email account. It's important to check this account frequently so you don't miss communications from the University.

After you've claimed your NDUS account, follow the directions to log into your UND student email account. 

Once the semester begins, all communications from the University will be sent to your official UND student email account.

Questions?

UND Tech Support
701.777.6305

As a first-year freshman, you're required to live on campus for your first full academic year or receive an approved exemption.

• Visit housing to learn more about the campus living requirement and to explore residence hall options.
• After you've claimed your NDUS Account, visit housing to find instructions for completing the online housing application.
• A $60 nonrefundable fee is due when you submit your housing application.
• Apply early! Priority for residence hall room assignment is made for confirmed students on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date your housing application is received.
• See application open and deadline dates for each semester on the calendar below.

Questions?

UND Housing & Residence Life Office
701.777.4251
housing@UND.edu

Let us know you're coming to UND. To confirm your enrollment, you must pay a $200 nonrefundable deposit by the following priority deadlines:

• Summer or Fall Semester = May 1
  Spring Semester = Dec. 1

You'll need to pay the $200 deposit before you'll be eligible to register for classes or receive your housing assignment, so it's best to confirm your enrollment as soon as possible.

Commercial Aviation Majors: Your flight spot reservation for AVIT 102 is based on the date you confirm your enrollment. Visit the Department of Aviation website for more information.

Directions

• Log back in to your admissions application to pay your deposit, using the same email you used on your UND application.
• If you applied using the Common App or PowerSchool, you'll need to sign up using the same email address you used on your application.
• Refer to the Enrollment Confirmation Instructions for step-by-step instructions.

Deposit Details

• Required of all new freshmen who plan to enroll in classes.
• The $200 deposit is not an additional charge. It's a prepayment applied to tuition, fees or other charges on your UND bill.
• Nonrefundable, but may be applied to future terms if you're unable to enroll for the current semester. Call 701.777.3000 for details.
• If you're unable to pay the deposit due to financial hardship, please contact UND Admissions at 701.777.3000.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the only application UND requires to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid programs. The aid you're eligible to receive is determined from your enrollment status, the financial information you provide in your FAFSA and the cost to attend UND.

Review the UND Financial Aid website for complete details on the types of aid available, eligibility and your steps to apply for financial aid.

Don't assume you won't be eligible for aid! Most students qualify for some type of aid, including low-interest federal student loans.

2026-27 Academic Year

Go to studentaid.gov to complete your 2026-27 FAFSA by using your 2024 income taxes. Apply early!

Summer 2026

If you plan to take summer 2026 courses, you'll need to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA. You must be registered in summer classes before financial aid eligibility will be evaluated.

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

Automatic Academic Scholarships

If you met the criteria and were accepted by the priority deadline of Feb. 1 for the fall semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of UND's freshman academic scholarships.

You'll receive notification of your UND scholarship award beginning in October or within two weeks from when you're admitted. Please note that official transcripts are required before scholarships can be awarded.

If you're admitted for the summer or spring semester, you may be eligible for other scholarships.

Scholarship Central

Now that you're accepted to UND, you can apply annually for 1,300+ scholarships with one application at Scholarship Central from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 for the following academic year.

Non-UND Scholarships

Explore outside scholarship opportunities through a variety of sources including the federal government, the state of North Dakota and outside organizations.

You may accept non-UND scholarships without affecting your UND scholarships. (If you have a UND athletic scholarship, please contact the Athletic Department to determine if you can accept a non-UND scholarship.)

The UND Orientation Program is a two-part process that prepares you for your first semester at UND.

1. Virtual class registration
2. On-campus Orientation Day

The process and timeline will vary depending on the semester you plan to start at UND.

Questions?

UND Academic Advising
701.777.2117
UND.advising@UND.edu

Fall Semester

• Class registration typically begins in May.
• Beginning in January, you’ll be notified to start the UND Orientation Program process by:
  • Submitting any college-level credits, ACT/SAT test scores, etc.
  • Signing up for your virtual class registration date.
  • Selecting a date to attend an optional UND Orientation Day in Grand Forks held in July.
  • Taking the Math Placement Assessment (if required).

Spring Semester

• Class registration typically begins in November.
• Beginning in October, you’ll be notified to start the UND Orientation Program process by:
  • Submitting any college-level credits, ACT/SAT test scores, etc.
  • Signing up for your virtual class registration date.
  • Registering for an optional UND Orientation Day held in Grand Forks on the Monday before the start of the spring semester.
  • Taking the Math Placement Assessment (if required).

Summer Semester

• Class registration typically begins in April.
• Beginning in March, an academic advisor will text or email to get you started with the advising and class registration process.
• You’re encouraged to attend an optional UND Orientation Day held in Grand Forks in July.

Before you register for classes, it's very important that advisors are aware of any college-level credits you may have earned or may be currently taking.

If we don't have your official college transcripts, the credits you've already completed won't be transferred to UND.

College Credits while in High School

• If you attended a North Dakota high school and your college courses are from a North Dakota public school of higher education, you do not need to request a college transcript be sent to UND.
• High school transcripts do not include official information on college credits earned.
• High schools are not able to request college transcripts for you.

Updated College Transcripts

If you have any updated or final college transcripts since you've applied to UND, you must ask the college or university where you earned the credit to send your official transcript directly to:

UND Office of Admissions
3501 University Ave Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357

Advanced Placement (AP) Credits

In order for UND to apply Advanced Placement (AP) credits appropriately, please ask the College Board to send your scores directly to UND.

Visit the AP website for more details on submitting your scores to UND.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credits

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides credit by passing appropriate CLEP Subject Exams.

Visit the CLEP website for more details on submitting your scores to UND. You also may schedule a CLEP exam through UND Testing Services.

If you completed the FAFSA, watch for your personalized financial aid offer and UND Financial Aid Guide.

Your offer will be mailed out beginning in December for the upcoming fall semester or approximately two weeks from when UND receives your FAFSA information.

Make sure you complete the full financial aid process as soon as possible, but no later than at least one month before you start classes, including:

• Accept or decline your financial aid offer in Campus Connection.
• Complete Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling for Federal Direct Loans (if applicable).
• Set up your preference for receiving excess financial aid and other refunds in Campus Connection (if needed).
• Grant parent/guest access to your Campus Connection account so they can help make payments, view financial aid, etc. (if needed).
• Turn in any hometown scholarship checks to One-Stop Student Services. Please notify onestop@UND.edu of any anticipated external scholarships that you have been awarded.

Refer to the financial aid steps and guide for complete details.

Questions?

If you're a Minnesota resident, you may qualify for a special tuition rate at UND. This reciprocity rate is lower than the standard non-resident tuition rate.

Who Should Apply

• Minnesota resident.
• New, incoming student.
• Enrolled (or plan to enroll) at UND.
  • Note that your specific academic program may not qualify for Minnesota reciprocity.

Deadlines to Apply

• Fall semester: Dec. 31.
• Spring semester: May 31.
• Summer semester: Aug. 31.

How to Apply

• Refer to One-Stop Student Services for step-by-step instructions on how to apply for Minnesota reciprocity. 
• Once you apply and if you are approved, you do not need to reapply for reciprocity as long as you remain continuously enrolled at UND. 

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

Visit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to apply for your educational benefits and receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE or NOBE) mailed to you.

*Dependents must apply for benefits under their own name.

For more information about your next steps, visit our New Veteran & Military Student Checklist.

If you haven't already, make sure you have set up and logged into your UND student email account.

Once the semester begins, all communications from the University will be sent to your official UND student email account, so it's very important that you check your email frequently.

Questions?

UND Tech Support
701.777.6305

All newly admitted on-campus and online students must provide required immunization documentation or request an approved exemption.

Required Immunization Documentation

• Two (2) doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccination.
• One (1) dose of Meningitis vaccination given after the 16th birthday (if age 21 or younger).
  • Accepted brands of Meningitis vaccine include Menactra, Menveo and MenQuadfi.
• International students: You must also complete Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment electronically on your MyHealth Patient Portal. You are strongly encouraged to get your required immunizations prior to coming to the United States. 

See the Student Health Services website for complete details on how to upload your immunization records electronically or request an exemption.

Questions?

Student Health Services
701.777.4500
UND.studenthealth@UND.edu

The U Card is your official UND identification and credential card. Carry it with you at all times.

Your U Card provides access to many campus buildings, library resource materials, printing funds, as well as entrance to the Wellness Center, dining services and all athletic events.

Order U CARD

When ordering your U Card, make sure you follow the photo requirements or your photo will be rejected and you will need to resubmit it.

Student Technology Requirements

Whether you’re taking courses in the classroom or online, it’s important to have the right technology and equipment.

Visit the University IT website for an overview of student technology requirements. 

Free Software

As a UND student, you'll receive Microsoft 365 Apps for free, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook and more.

You may install Microsoft 365 Apps on a maximum of five (5) home or personally-owned PCs / Macs and on a maximum of five (5) mobile devices. Office mobile applications are accessible on iPhone and Android phones.

Technology Support Services

Get acquainted with University Information Technology and the support services they provide to students through the UND Tech Guide.

Permits are required if you're parking a vehicle on campus. Keep in mind UND is a walkable campus with free shuttle services, so you may not need a vehicle. 

Free Shuttle Services

• Campus Shuttle: Takes you to all major parts of campus, Monday-Friday.
• Aviation Shuttle: Runs 7 days a week between Ryan Hall, Wilkerson Commons and UND Flight Operations at the airport.
• Off-Campus Shuttle: Free citywide bus system with your student ID.  

Overnight 24/7 Parking Permits

• Students living in UND residence halls, apartments or Greek housing have special permit options to park overnight (24/7) in designated campus lots based on their housing assignment.
• Overnight (O) parking permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For each residence hall, there are convenient and perimeter options. The convenient zones will sell out.
• View the Student Parking Permits webpage for more information about on-campus residence hall and apartment parking. 

Off-Campus Student Permits

• If you're not living on campus, you may purchase a Student Reserved (SR) or Student (S) permit and park in designated lots.
• Parking Ramp permits are also available and sell out quickly. Additionally Overnight (O) and Economy Lot (Econ) permits are available for off-campus students.
• View the Student Parking Permits webpage for more information. 

Purchasing a Parking Permit

• Annual permits are valid from Aug. 16 to Aug. 15 of the following year. 
• You'll be able to access the UND Parking Portal two business days after registering for classes.
• Once you purchase a permit, your license plate serves as your virtual permit.

Questions?

UND Parking Services
701.777.3551
parking@UND.edu

About Fall Welcome Weekend

UND Welcome Weekend gives all new undergraduate students an informal but informative introduction to college life and the opportunity to:

• Move into UND housing.
• Get acquainted with campus and the services offered.
• Meet new people and enjoy activities.
• Take your UND class photo. 

For the upcoming fall semester, UND Welcome Weekend is always held the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before classes begin. 

Learn more at the Welcome Weekend website.

Residence Hall Move-In

If you're living in the residence halls, make sure you review the moving-in process from Housing & Residence Life.

Note that you'll need to sign up for a move-in time to help the University manage traffic and congestion during the fall Welcome Weekend. 

Accommodations

If families need hotel accommodations, make reservations at visitgrandforks.com.

Hotels may fill up, so make your reservations early.

New Summer or Spring Students

• If you're starting in the summer semester, you're invited to participate in the fall UND Welcome Weekend events.
• If you're starting in the spring semester, you're invited to participate in the UND Orientation Day the Monday before classes begin.

UND offers interest-free payment plans to help you break down your total costs owed to UND into affordable monthly payments. 

Your options for a 3-, 4- or 5-month payment plan are determined by the date you sign up. The earlier you sign up, the more you can spread out your payments.

There is a $30 fee for payment plan enrollment.

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Keep in mind the following:

• Use our net price calculator to estimate your tuition payment to UND, after any financial aid is factored in.
• If you received financial aid, it will be applied to your bill after the last day to drop/add a course for that semester.
• If you don't have a payment plan in place, you'll need to pay any outstanding balance by the following dates to avoid a late fee:
  • Fall: Oct. 15
  • Spring: March 15

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) establishes certain rights for students regarding the privacy of their academic and financial records.

To allow UND to release detailed information about your account over the phone or to a non-UND email address, you must complete the FERPA privacy release form. This form allows UND to release the specific educational records you designate to the specific individual(s) you designate.

FERPA release forms are recommended to be completed before your first day of your first semester at UND. 

You may complete your FERPA Privacy Release request on the eForms tile in Campus Connection.

Questions?

Approximately three to four weeks before the start of your first semester at UND, you'll receive an email to your UND student account with instructions on how to complete a mandatory online training program that covers topics such as:

• Sexual violence
• Alcohol and drugs
• Fire safety
• Campus policies

Please discuss the implications with your family prior to coming to campus.

To verify high school graduation and any college credits you may have earned, you must submit all final official transcripts to UND.

If you have any final official transcripts that haven't been sent to the UND Office of Admissions, please request them to be sent as soon as possible, and no later than the following deadlines:

• Fall Semester = Aug. 15
• Spring Semester = Jan. 1
• Summer Semester = May 1

Official transcripts can be sent electronically through a secured electronic transcript service or by mail in a sealed envelope to:

UND Office of Admissions
3501 University Ave Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357

College Credits while in High School

• If you attended a North Dakota high school and your college courses are from a North Dakota public school of higher education, you do not need to request a college transcript be sent to UND.
• High school transcripts do not include official information on college credits earned.
• High schools are not able to request college transcripts for you.

As a reminder, if you haven't already, please do the following as soon as possible:

1. Complete these steps in Campus Connection (click on Student Self Service):
   • If you received financial aid from UND, take care of any holds or to-do list items.
   • Accept/decline your award.
   • Set up your direct deposit information for receiving excess financial aid and other refunds (if needed). 
   • Grant parent/guest access to your Campus Connection account so they can help make payments, view financial aid, etc. (if needed). 
2. If you have accepted a federal student loan, you must complete Entrance Loan Counseling and sign your Mastery Promissory Note at studentaid.gov. 
3. Mail any scholarship checks by Aug. 15 (fall semester) or Dec. 15 (spring semester) to One-Stop Student Services.
   • Notify One-Stop Student Services of any anticipated external scholarships prior to the start of the semester by emailing onestop@UND.edu.
   • Checks must be payable to UND (or endorsed by the student) and include your student ID number.

Refer to the financial aid steps and guide for complete details.

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

You'll use a variety of different student systems throughout your UND experience. Before classes begin, familiarize yourself with these main systems and how you will use them. 

Campus Connection

Campus Connection is the system you'll use to manage your student account information, including registering for classes, managing your financial aid and paying your bills. 

Before classes begin, make sure you go to Student Self Service within Campus Connection to:

• Review your class schedule.
• Complete your emergency contact information. 
• Add/update your student cell phone to receive UND texts. 

Blackboard

For many of your courses, Blackboard will be an important and useful tool. Blackboard is an online system that gives you access to your course information, including syllabi, grades, handouts, presentation, quizzes and exams.

It is important to check Blackboard regularly for course updates.

Hawk Central

Hawk Central is a tool that helps you do the following:

• Create personalized graduation plans with your academic advisor.
• Track your degree progress.
• Plan your course schedule each semester.
• Find people and offices around campus who can help you be successful, such as your instructors and academic advisor. 
• Schedule an appointment with an advisor.

How to Login

To access Campus Connection, Blackboard, Hawk Central and other systems you'll use as a student:

• Select "Logins" at the top of any page while on the UND website.
• Click the appropriate link.
• Follow the login instructions.
• Most often, you'll use your NDUS account information (e.g., firstname.lastname and password).

Stay up-to-date with important academic dates and deadlines by checking out UND's academic calendars, which include:

• Semester start/end dates
• Add/drop deadlines
• Financial aid deadlines
• Billing due dates
• Holidays

You can use our interactive academic calendars to save individual dates directly to your own calendar system by clicking on the "Add to Calendar" link. You also can receive email reminders for an event by clicking on the "I'm Interested" button.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Log into Campus Connection to see your textbook list by class and order directly through the UND Bookstore.
• Click Manage Classes > View My Classes.
• On the bottom, click the blue "Buy My Books" button to pull up the UND Bookstore with all your required materials.

2. UND Bookstore

• Visit the UND Bookstore website to find your textbooks online. You can have them shipped to your residence or pick them up at the store.
• You may also shop in person.

Ordering Textbooks Video

Questions?

UND Bookstore
701.407.0448
UND@bkstr.com

Connect with classmates and find out what’s happening at UND.

1. Visit the UND events calendar.
2. Download the My UND app. Opt into the communication channels that interest you.
3. Follow @UNDstudentlife on Instagram.
4. Add your cell phone number to Campus Connection to receive student life text messages.
5. Join your Facebook Group and ask questions of fellow UND students.
6. Watch for the Student Life Weekly newsletter to arrive in your inbox every Monday during the academic year. 
7. Read the Dakota Student newspaper.
8. Tag your social media posts with #UNDproud and see yourself on the UND home page.

Balancing a job while you go to college can be an excellent way to get involved, earn money, learn time management and develop your professional skills.

There are thousands of jobs available on campus as well as within the Greater Grand Forks community.

Visit the Student Employment website to learn about the different types of student jobs and to apply.

Questions?

Student Employment
701.777.4226
UND.studentemployment@UND.edu

Fee-paying UND students who are enrolled in the current semester are eligible access to the UND Wellness Center.

A waiver must be signed annually by all users of the facility in order to use the UND Wellness Center. You can sign your waiver ahead of time to save time on your first visit and review the UND Wellness Center guidelines.

Questions?

UND Wellness Center
701.777.9355
UND.wellnesscenter@UND.edu

Make a Payment

• View your Campus Connection account to verify that you're being charged the correct tuition rate.
• Review options to pay your bill. Payments can be made online through Campus Connection.
• A reminder that your outstanding balance is due by the following dates to avoid a late fee:
  • Fall = Oct. 15
  • Spring = March 15

International Payments

If you live outside of the United States and need to make a payment, visit Flywire for directions.

Campus Connection Authorized User

To permit someone else (family member) to view your tuition bill and make payments, you must set up an authorized user in your Campus Connection account.

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

UND’s policy for personal electric vehicles (PEVs), including scooters, skateboards, hoverboards and electric bikes, was created to address fire and other safety concerns.

PEVs are subject to be impounded at the owner’s expense if found inside UND buildings or are parked, charged or stored improperly. There is absolutely no charging in campus buildings and PEVs may only be parked in UND bike racks located at least 20 feet from campus buildings.

All UND students are required to register their bicycles and PEVs. Registration is free and can be done in person at the Office of Safety – 3851 Campus Road.

To register a bicycle or PEV, you will need the following information:

• Serial number.
• Description (make, model and color).
• The bicycle or PEV does not need to be with you at the time of registration.

Bicycles and PEVs, whether registered or unregistered, are subject to citation and impoundment when violations of storage/charging requirements occur.

Visit the Office of Safety website for more information.

Questions?

UND Office of Safety
701.777.3341
UND.safety@UND.edu

If you're struggling with one of your courses, don't be afraid to ask for help.

Academic Support Services

As a UND student, you have access to a variety of academic services at no additional cost, including:

• Tutoring
• Study skills support
• Learning tips and tools 

Writing Center

The Writing Center is a place for students to discuss their work in progress with a writing consultant. Common projects consultants can assist you with are:

• Class assignments 
• Resumes and CVs
• Application essays
• Graduate theses and doctoral dissertations

Library Services

UND offers a variety of health and safety information, resources and support for concerns such as:

• Accommodations for students with disabilities
• Mental health
• Public safety
• Policies
• Health and well-being
• Discrimination

Use our interactive SafeUND website to quickly find the help you need.

You may also download the UND SafeCampus mobile app to receive important safety alerts and access to resources.

Career Services assists you with achieving your career goals by:

• Helping you to identify potential career paths.
• Providing internship opportunities to combine your coursework with professional experience in your field.
• Enhancing your job search techniques, resume and cover letter writing abilities and interview skills.
• Offering practice interviews, specialized workshops and career fairs.

As a UND student, you can take two types of online courses:

• Self-Paced Enroll Anytime (take 3 to 9 months to complete; not eligible for financial aid). 
• Semester-Based (follow the academic calendar with dates and deadlines; eligible for financial aid)

Enroll in online courses as well as find additional support services, including:

• • Online exam testing services
  • Learning tips and tools for online students
  • Online library assistance

Getting involved at UND is a great way to make new friends, explore your interests and enhance your college experience.

Check out all the opportunities UND Student Involvement offers.