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UND Orientation

Learn what to expect during your first year at UND.

July 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, or 21, 2027

Orientation is for freshmen and transfer students starting in summer or fall 2027. It will be a day-long event held at the Memorial Union on the UND campus. At Orientation you'll:

Learn what to expect during your first year at UND.
Connect with other new UND students.
Explore the UND Resource Fair.
Receive your student ID card (if you submit your photo by June 15).
Visit with financial aid representatives.
Connect with academic advisors.
Get answers to all your questions.

Driving Directions

Due to a major road construction project, the intersection of North 42nd Street and Demers Avenue is closed. Because this is a main entryway to campus, visitors traveling to the Memorial Union for UND Orientation may need to use an alternate route. Please follow the driving directions and allow for extra travel time.

Driving Directions

Sample Orientation Schedule

By attending an Orientation day, you'll be set up for success for your first semester on campus. You'll get your questions answered, meet with financial aid representatives, learn about a variety of offices and services available to UND students and meet other students living in your residence hall.

Below is a sample schedule from a 2026 Orientation day. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated for 2027 as the dates get closer.

8:15 - 9 a.m.	Check-In Memorial Union (First Floor) U Card Pick Up Available Memorial Union (Third Floor) \| 8:15 - 8:45 a.m Housing Staff Available Memorial Union (Second Floor) \| 8:15 - 8:45 a.m
9 - 9:45 a.m.	Welcome Memorial Union (Main Ballroom)
9:45 - 10 a.m.	Break
10 - 11 a.m.	Student Orientation Barry Auditorium, Nistler Hall Parent Orientation Memorial Union, Second Floor
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Lunch & Residence Hall Tours Wilkerson Dining Center Group 1 - Brannon, Commuters, Smith, Swanson, University Place, West 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. \| Lunch (Wilkerson Dining Center) 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. \| Residence Hall Tour Group 2 - Johnstone, McVey, Noren, Selke 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. \| Residence Hall Tour 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. \| Lunch (Wilkerson Dining Center) Other opportunities as time allows: Air Force & Army ROTC, UND Armory (255 Centennial Drive) Dining Employment Interviews, Wilkerson Dining Center Housing Questions, Housing Office One Stop Student Services 1:1 Meetings, Memorial Union (Third Floor) Student Disability Resources, O'Kelly Hall (Room 2) U Card Pick-Up, Memorial Union (Third Floor) UND Bookstore, Fieldhouse at Memorial Village (Suite 3) Veteran & Military Services, McCannel Hall (Room 170)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Academic Advisor Connections Memorial Union (1st and 2nd Floor) Resource Fair Nistler Hall (Main Floor) Find these departments at the resource fair: Academic & Career Exploration Air Force ROTC Army ROTC Athletics (NoDak Nation) Career Services Center for Innovation Civil Rights & Title IX Chester Fritz Library Community Standards & Care Network CVIC at UND Dining Services Experiential Learning Housing & Residence Life Indigenous Student Center Leadership Development Math Active Learning Lab (MALL) MD Admissions Memorial Union / Dakota Student Music Pancratz Development Center Parking Services Pride Center Self-Paced Enroll Anytime Courses Student Employment Student Government Student Health Services Student Involvement & Parent Programs Study Abroad The Hilyard Center Theatre Arts Productions TRIO Programs Tutoring & Study Skills Support UND Bookstore University Counseling Center (UCC) University IT (UIT) Varsity Esports Veteran & Military Services Wellness & Health Promotion Writing Center
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Additional Opportunities Academic Advising 1:1 Meetings McCannel Hall, Room 280 Aerospace Q&A at 3:30 PM Clifford Hall, Room 210 \| Livestream Aerostop Store Robin Hall, Room 123 Army & Air Force ROTC UND Armory Center for Innovation Open House UND Center for Innovation (4200 James Ray Drive) Medicine & Health Sciences Self-Guided Tours School of Medicine & Health Sciences Nursing Office of Student Services Open House Nursing Building, Room 205 One-Stop Student Services 1:1 Meetings Memorial Union, Third Floor School of Law Self-Guided Tours UND Law School, start at Office of Student Life, Suite 140 Student Disability Resources O'Kelly, Room 2 Summer Block Party Chester Fritz Library U Card Pick Up Memorial Union, Third Floor UND Bookstore Fieldhouse at Memorial Village, Suite 3 Veteran & Military Services McCannel Hall, Room 170 Wellness Center Tours UND Wellness Center

UND Orientation

July 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, or 21, 2027

Driving Directions

Sample Orientation Schedule

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