Transfer Student Next Steps

Let us know you're coming to UND. To confirm your enrollment, log in to applytoUND.force.com and accept your admission offer by the following priority deadlines:

• Summer or Fall 2024 = May 1
• Spring 2025 = Dec. 1 

As a transfer student, you do not have to pay a deposit, but you should accept your admission offer.

Once the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens, go to Student Aid to complete the FAFSA by using your 2022 income taxes.

Funding is not guaranteed through the Feb. 1 priority deadline. Apply early!

UND's FAFSA school code is 003005.

Summer Financial Aid

If you plan to take summer 2024 courses, you'll need to complete the 2023-24 FAFSA. You must be registered in summer classes before financial aid eligibility will be evaluated. 

Transfer the FAFSA from Another School

If you've you've already completed the 2024-25 FAFSA at another school, you'll need to:

1. Cancel any unprocessed aid from your current school.
2. Add UND's school code (003005) to your 2024-25 FAFSA to forward your information to UND for processing.

Questions?
One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

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 (NDUS).

To claim your 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. Click "Claim Your Account."
4. Follow the steps as indicated.

Once you've claimed your account, you don't have to go through the process again. 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

If you'd like to live on campus, visit housing to learn about affordable, conveniently located UND apartments and other campus housing options for transfer students.

• After you've claimed your NDUS Account, visit housing to find instructions for completing the online housing application. 
• See application open and deadlines dates for each semester on the calendar below.

Questions?
UND Housing Office
701.777.4251
housing@UND.edu

Automatic Academic Scholarships

If you met the criteria and were accepted by the priority deadline of Nov. 15 for the spring semester or April 15 for the fall semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of UND's academic transfer scholarships.

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

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

Scholarship Central

Now that you're accepted to UND, you can search and apply for 975+ scholarships with one application at Scholarship Central from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Incoming students must apply by 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.

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.

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.

After you're admitted as a transfer student, your information is passed along to an evaluation team who will make sure you're receiving as many credits as possible toward your intended degree at UND.

During advising and registration time, you will receive a text message (or email) from the UND transfer coordinator with next steps to connect to your advisor.

Your adviser will help you get registered for classes.

• Class registration typically begins for the upcoming semester during the following months:
  • Summer/Fall Semester = April
  • Spring Semester = November

• Campus Connection is the system that you'll use to register for classes. After you've claimed your NDUS Account:

  • Go to Campus Connection.
  • On the login page, enter your user ID (e.g., firstname.lastname) and password.
  • Click Sign In.
• Find your class registration date and time by following the path: Campus Connection > Student Self-Service > Enrollment > Dates > Details.
  • Your registration date and time is based on the number of college credits you've completed.
  • You may register for classes anytime on or after your registration date and time. 
• You must electronically sign the Financial Obligation Agreement in Campus Connection before you'll be able to register for classes. Within Campus Connection, click Financial Obligation Agreement.

On or after your class registration date and time, follow these steps to register for classes within Campus Connection:

1. Select Academics > Enroll.
2. Select Continue.
3. You can search for classes two ways: by Class Number or Class Search.
4. You must ALWAYS check out through your shopping cart to fully enroll in classes.
5. For step-by-step instructions on how to search for classes, visit One-Stop Student Services.

Questions?
One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

Enter your immunization dates, upload a copy of your health records and complete the tuberculosis screening form electronically on the UND Patient Portal.

Required Immunization Documentation

All newly admitted on-campus and online students must provide documentation of the following:

1. MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella): All students must submit 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/MenQuadfi) 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 or stamped by a licensed health care provider. High school records will also be accepted.

Questions?
Student Health Services 
701.777.4500
UND.studenthealth@UND.edu

• Click "View My Classes" from the "Manage Classes" tile in Campus Connection.
• Select "Buy My Books" which is a blue button near the bottom of the webpage. This will automatically route you to your required textbooks for the respective semester.

The U Card is your official UND identification and access credential card for campus. 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. 

*If you're an online student, you have the option to get your U Card, but you're not required to do so.

Transfer students new to UND are required to complete "Think About It", an interactive online program that includes sexual violence prevention as well as alcohol and drug abuse awareness and prevention.

You will receive an email with instructions prior to the start of the semester.

How to make a payment?

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.

Stay up-to-date with important academic dates and deadlines including semester start / end dates, add / drop deadlines, billing due dates and holidays by checking out the academic calendar.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Blackboard

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

To access Blackboard, select "Logins" at the top of any page while on UND.edu and click the link that reads "Blackboard. Then login with your NDUS account information (e.g., firstname.lastname and password).

It is important to check Blackboard regularly for course updates.

Starfish

Starfish is a tool that will help you find people and offices around campus who can help you be successful including your instructors and academic advisor.

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. 1 to July 31 of the following year.

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.

If you are an online / distance student you will not need to purchase a parking permit.

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.

1. Visit UND Tech Support
2. 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?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

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

1. Download the My UND app. Opt into the communication channels that interest you.
2. Follow @UNDstudentlife on Instagram.
3. Join your Facebook Group and ask questions of fellow UND students.
4. Read the Dakota Student newspaper.
5. Tag your social media posts with #UNDproud and see yourself on the UND home page.

Take advantage of all the resources UND has to offer on-campus and online students.

• Apply for UND Jobs
• Student Organizations

Career Services

Career Services assists you with developing and and achieving your career goals by:

• Helping you to identify potential career paths.
• Providing internship and cooperative education opportunities so you can combine your coursework with practical, professional employment in your chosen field.
• Enhancing your job search techniques, resume and cover letter writing abilities and interview skills.
• Offering practice interviews, specialized workshops and career fairs throughout the year.

Academic Support and Tutoring

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

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

University Counseling Center (UCC)

Receive assistance with solving personal problems, making career choices, addressing substance use or abuse issues, developing educational skills and meeting academic goals. Most UCC services are covered by your student fees.

ProctorU

ProctorU is a live online proctoring service that allows students to take exams from anywhere, using a webcam and internet connection.