Freshman Next Steps

1. Go to UND 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 the "Claim Your Account" link.
4. Follow the steps as indicated.

Once you've claimed your account, you don't have to go through the process again. Make sure that you keep your username and password in a safe and secure place. For security reasons, your password will expire every 90 days.

If you have questions, contact the NDUS Help Desk or call
1.866.457.6387.

Follow the directions for accessing your UND student email account:

• Review the login information under the Getting Started tab.
• Get directions to set up your UND email on your smartphone under the Mobile Devices tab.

If you have questions, contact UND Tech Support at 701.777.6305. When prompted, remain on the line to speak to a UND

1. Go to Campus Connection.
2. On the login page, enter your user ID (e.g., firstname.lastname and password.
3. Click Sign In.

If you plan to take summer courses,  you must be registered in summer classes before financial aid eligibility will be evaluated. 

UND's FAFSA school code is 003005.

If you have any questions, contact UND One-Stop Student Services at 701.777.1234.

Automatic Scholarships

If you met the criteria and were accepted by the priority deadline of April 15, you'll automatically be awarded one of UND's academic scholarships.

You'll receive notification of your UND scholarship award beginning in September or within 2 weeks from when you're admitted.

Scholarship Central

Now that you're accepted to UND, you can search and apply for more than 800 scholarships with one application at Scholarship Central. 

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.)

After you've claimed your NDUS Account, visit Housing to find instructions for completing the online residence hall application in Campus Connection.

• The Housing application opens Oct. 1. 
• A $60 non-refundable fee is due when you submit your application.
• Apply early! Your priority for room assignment is based on the date you submit your application. The priority deadline is Feb. 1.

Log back in to your student portal to pay your deposit. Refer to the How to Pay Your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit document for step-by-step instructions.

Deposit Details

• Required of all new freshmen who plan to enroll in classes.
• The $200 deposit is a down payment applied to future charges you'll incur on your UND bill (tuition, fees, etc.). It's not an additional charge.
• Nonrefundable, but may be applied to future terms if you're unable to enroll for summer or fall 2021. Call 1.800.CALL.UND for details.
• If you're unable to pay the $200 deposit due to financial hardship, please contact the UND Office of Admissions at 1.800.CALL.UND or 701.777.3000.

1. MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella): 2 doses of MMR vaccine given after the 1st birthday and administered at least 28 days apart. Proof of birth prior to 1957 or positive blood titers for each disease will also be accepted in lieu of vaccination documentation.
2. Meningitis: All students 21 years of age or younger are required to provide proof of 1 dose of a Meningococcal (Menactra/Menveo) vaccine given after the 16th birthday.
3. Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Form: All students must complete the tuberculosis screening form. If the form indicates that you’re at high risk for TB, you’ll be required to have TB testing done or provide documentation of testing done within the U.S. in the past 6 months.

Documentation needs to be signed / stamped by a licensed health care provider. High school records will also be accepted.

• If you attended high school in North Dakota, you will not need to send us your college-level transcript if your school uses the eTranscript system. Contact your high school counselor to confirm this.
• High school transcripts do not include official information on college credits earned.
• High schools are not able to request college transcripts for you.

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:

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 (1.888.225.5427 or AP Score).

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credits

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides credit by passing appropriate CLEP Subject Exams. For more information, please contact UND Testing Services at 701.777.4157.

To make a payment:

1. View your Campus Connection account to verify that you're being charged the correct tuition rate.
2. Review options to pay your bill. Payments can be made online through Campus Connection.

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, visit One-Stop Student Services to learn how to set up an Authorized User for your account.

Financial Aid Refunds

If the financial aid you're awarded is higher than the amount owed to UND, you may have excess financial aid and other refunds. About 2 weeks after registering for courses, you'll receive a letter instructing you to select your preference for having the excess funds deposited into your existing bank account or to a new account that you can open with UND's refund partner.

If you want to park a vehicle on campus, you must purchase a virtual parking permit online through Campus Connection. For complete details about parking, visit the UND Parking Office.

Parking permits are available for purchase 2 business days after enrolling in classes. Permits for the new parking year are valid from Aug.16 to Aug. 15.

1. Log in to Campus Connection.
2. Change the Internet settings on your browser to accept cookies. Instructions are listed in Campus Connection.
3. Select Self Service > Parking.
4. Select University of North Dakota.
5. Select Purchase Permits.
6. Follow prompts and select the appropriate virtual permit type and payment method.

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

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

Visit UND Tech Support and click UND Software Store for details.

UND Tech Guide

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

The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) establishes certain rights for students regarding the privacy of their educational records. To permit someone else (family member) to receive detailed information regarding your records, you must complete the FERPA privacy release form. This form allows UND to release the financial and academic records that you designate.

Questions? Contact One-Stop Student Services at 701.777.1234.

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Connect with Future Classmates

Join the UND Freshman Facebook group to connect with your future classmates and discuss classes, professors, roommates, textbooks and anything else related to UND.

Take advantage of all the resources UND has to offer students!

• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Information for Online Students
• Apply for UND Jobs
• Student Organizations