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Transfer Student Next Steps

Now that you're accepted, it's time to get started on your next steps for attending UND.

Steps After Being Admitted

These steps are for on-campus and online students. 

1. Claim Your NDUS Account

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. Keep your username and password in a safe and secure place.

Questions?

NDUS Help Desk
1.866.457.6387
helpdesk.ndus.edu

2. Check Your UND Student Email

Before you've registered for classes, please check the email you used on your admission application frequently for University communications regarding financial aid, housing, Orientation, course registration and more.

After you've claimed your NDUS account, please log in to your UND student email account frequently for official communications from the University.

Follow the directions for accessing your UND student email account, including how to:

  • Set up your UND email on your phone and other mobile devices.
  • Forward your UND email to another email account. 

Questions?

UND Tech Support
701.777.6305

3. Log Into Campus Connection

Campus Connection is the system that you'll use to accept or decline financial aid awards, register for classes, pay your bill, sign your financial obligation and more. After you've claimed your account, log in to Campus Connection.

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

4. Financial Aid

Go to studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning Oct. 1 for the next academic year. Apply early as funding is not guaranteed past the Feb. 1 priority deadline.

UND's FAFSA school code is 003005.

If you've you've already completed the 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 FAFSA to forward your information to UND for processing.

Questions?

One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu

Automatic Scholarships

If you met the criteria and were accepted by the priority deadline of April 15 for the fall semester, 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 975+ scholarships with one application at Scholarship Central from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Incoming students should apply by Feb. 1.

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.

Once your FAFSA s processed, watch your mail beginning in December for your UND Financial Aid Guide. It will list your financial aid award and instructions for accepting or declining it in Campus Connection.

5. Confirm Your Enrollment

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 Semester = May 1
    • Note: Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation (Airplane) majors must confirm enrollment by Feb. 1 for fall 2023. The date of your confirmation deposit is used to determine your priority for starting active flying, so it's best to confirm as soon as possible.
  • Spring Semester = Dec. 1

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

6. Apply for Housing

If you are an on-campus student, visit Housing to learn about affordable and conveniently located UND apartments and residence hall options for transfer students.

Questions?

UND Housing Office
701.777.4251
housing@UND.edu

7. Get Advised

As a transfer student, a College Transfer Advisor will contact you to discuss your transfer course equivalencies and to help you get registered for classes. They will send an email to your official UND student email address (e.g., jane.doe@UND.edu), so make sure you're checking your UND email account on a regular basis. 

Our College Transfer Advisors are here to help with any questions you have.

8. Submit Mandatory Immunizations and TB Screening Form

Prior to registering for classes, new students must submit the Mandatory Immunizations & TB Screening Form.

Once you've claimed your NDUS account, you may access your myhealth.UND.edu to enter your immunizations and upload immunization information electronically.

Questions?

Student Health Services
701.777.4500
UND.studenthealth@UND.edu

  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.

9. Complete the Mandatory "Think About It" Program

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 instructions prior to the start of the semester.

10. Send College Transcripts or Scores to UND 

Don't pay for college twice! 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.

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 (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.

Questions?

UND Testing Services
701.777.4157
UND.testproctor@UND.edu

Register for Classes

  • Find the date your registration time will be available to view in Campus Connection by following the path: Campus Connection > Student Self-Service > Enrollment > Dates > Details.
    • Your registration 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. 
  • As a transfer student, an advisor will contact you to help get you registered for classes. 
  • Prior to each semester, 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.

Registration for classes is based on your registration 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

Steps After Registering for Classes

1. Purchase Textbooks

  • 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.

2. Get U Card*

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.

U Card Photo Requirements

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

3. Pay Your Bill

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.

Additional Resources

The following are additional items for incoming UND students.

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.
  2. Follow @UNDstudentlife on Instagram.
  3. Join your Facebook Group and ask questions of fellow UND students.
  4. Text one of the keywords below to 31347 to receive student text messages. See terms and conditions. 
    • UNDCLASSOF2026
    • UNDCLASSOF2025
    • UNDCLASSOF2024
    • UNDCLASSOF2023
    • UNDCLASSOF2022
    • UNDGRADSTUDENT
  5. Read the Dakota Student newspaper.
  6. 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.

Mark Your Calendar

Make sure you note these important dates and deadlines in your calendar and watch for more information as the dates get closer.

Important Dates & Priority Deadlines Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Fall 2024

FAFSA Application Opens

Oct. 1, 2022

Oct. 1, 2022

Oct. 1, 2023

Scholarship Central Application Opens*

Oct. 1, 2022

Oct. 1, 2022

Oct. 1, 2023

Housing Application Opens*

Oct. 3, 2022

July 1, 2023

Oct. 2, 2023

Aviation Management & Commercial Aviation Application Priority Deadline

Nov. 1, 2022

N/A

Nov. 1, 2023

Honors Program Application Priority Deadline*
Apply early to be considered for an Honors scholarship

Dec. 1, 2022

N/A

Nov. 25, 2023

FAFSA Priority Deadline

Feb. 1, 2023

ASAP after
admitted to UND

Feb. 1, 2024

Scholarship Central Application Deadline*

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2024

Aviation Management & Commercial Aviation
Enrollment Confirmation Priority Deadline*

Feb. 1, 2023

N/A

Feb. 1, 2024

Housing Application Priority Deadline*

March 1, 2023

N/A

March 1, 2024

Transfer Admission & Academic Scholarship Priority Deadline

April 15, 2023

N/A

April 15, 2024

Enrollment Confirmation Priority Deadline*

May 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

May 1, 2024

Classes Begin at 4 p.m.

Aug. 21, 2023

Jan. 8, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

*Must be accepted to UND before completing this step.

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