Prepare for Life at UND
Start preparing for life at UND after you've been accepted.
Below are common concerns our international students have. If you have additional questions, please contact the UND International Center.
Apply for Visa
Request your Visa appointment as soon as possible. You should apply for a visa at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country using the Letter of Admissions and an I-20 from UND. If you have been accepted by several U.S. colleges or universities, do not apply for your F-1 student visa until you decide which institution you want to attend. Please only use the UND I-20 form to apply for a visa and enter the U.S. if you are planning to attend UND.
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:
- Claim Your Account
- Find your student ID number (also known as your EMPLID) on your acceptance letter or by following the steps under the "Find my EMPLID"
- Click "Claim Your Account".
- 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. If you have questions please reach out to the NDUS Help Desk at 1.866.457.6387 or helpdesk.ndus.edu.
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.
If you have questions please visit UND Tech Support or call 701.777.6305.
Get Advised
If you are transferring college credits from a foreign college or university, an advisor will reach out to your new UND email address. If you are not transferring college credits, you will register for classes during the orientation process.
On-Campus Housing
Living on campus is a convenient option for international students. UND offers a variety of residence halls or apartment living arrangements. Visit the Housing Office website for more information and to apply for housing.
On-Campus Jobs
International students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours per week during winter/spring break and summer. Find out more about on-campus jobs.
F-1/J-1 visa students are only eligible for on-campus jobs that are non-work study. Work Study jobs are a part of the federal financial aid program.
Student Health Insurance
International students at UND (with the exception of Canadian and Norwegian students) are required to carry the NDUS health insurance per State Board of Higher Education policy. International students will be enrolled upon registration for insurance coverage.
Immunizations
Visit UND Student Immunization Requirements for information and the mandatory immunization and TB screening.