Apply: Freshmen and First-Year Students

Apply early for more financial aid, scholarships, housing and class options.

Are you a freshman?

If you have not earned college credits after graduating from high school, you're considered a freshman and should follow the process below to apply to UND. If you have attended college after high school graduation, follow the process for transfer students.

Apply as a Transfer Student

Step 1. Meet Admissions Requirements

Carefully review the Freshman Admissions Requirements to learn what is required to be admitted to UND.

Step 2. Complete Application

You can apply up to 1 year in advance of when you plan to start at UND.

Applications are currently being accepted for the spring, summer and fall 2020 semesters.

Two Options to Apply

Direct to UND

Apply directly to UND using our application. If you haven't already created your UND Admissions account, you'll need to create an account to access the online application form.

Start UND Application

Common Application

Apply to UND using the Common App.

Apply with Common App

Applicants are charged a $35 (U.S. funds) non-refundable fee. 

We recommend using Google Chrome when completing the application. If you run into issues with items not displaying in the application, try clearing your cache and cookies.

Application Deadline

To automatically be awarded the UND Freshman Scholarship, you must meet the criteria and submit your completed application by Feb. 1 for the upcoming fall semester.

Step 3. Request Official High School Transcripts

Request your official high school transcripts be sent directly to:

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

If you've completed any college-level credits, request that your official college transcripts be sent directly from the college / university to UND at the address above. Typically, official college-level credits are not included on your high school transcripts.

Step 4. Request Official Test Scores

Request your official standardized test scores be sent directly to UND.