UND Orientation Days

Learn what to expect during your first year at UND.

Orientation is for freshmen and transfer students starting in summer or fall 2024.

July 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, or 24, 2025

Orientation will be a day-long event held on the UND campus. At an Orientation Day, 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 July 1).
Visit with financial aid representatives.
Get answers to all your questions.

Tenative Orientation Day 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 the 2024 Orientation Days. This tenative schedule is subject to change and will be updated for 2024 as the dates get closer.

8:30 - 9 a.m.	Check-In Memorial Union (First Floor)
9 - 9:45 a.m.	Welcome Memorial Union (Main Ballroom)
9:45 - 10 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m.	Student Orientation Education Building, Room 7 Parent Orientation Memorial Union (Main Ballroom)
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Lunch Wilkerson Dining Hall Connect with Campus Services Academic Advisors - meet 1:1 to get questions answered regarding fall class schedule changes and changes to your major. Biometric Finger Scanning - Once you pick up your U Card, you can register your finger scan for easy access ito our Dining Center. Dining Services Job Interviews - Watch for email information regarding applying for fall student jobs. If you apply for a job with Dining Services in advance, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a brief interview during UND Orientation Days. Housing - Meet 1:1 to get questions answered regarding fall housing assignments. One Stop Student Services - Meet 1:1 to get questions answered regarding scholarships, grants, loans, etc. Student Disability Resources - Meet 1:1 to get questions answered regarding disability and academic support resources. Student Health Services - Meet 1:1 to get questions answered regarding immunization documentation and continuity of care. U Card pick up - If you order your U Card prior to July 1, you will be able to pick it up at UND Orientation Days. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID (e.g., drivers license) to be able to pick up your U Card.
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Setting Yourself Up for Success Memorial Union (Main Ballroom)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Resource Fair Chester Fritz Library - Opportunity to check out a variety of campus services available to support your UND journey. Academic Advisor Connections Nistler Hall - Opportunity to engage with academic advisors and others who will support you during your time at UND.
2:15 p.m.	Residence Hall Tours Leaves from Nistler Hall Patio
2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Additional Opportunities Medicine & Health Sciences Tour (2:45 p.m., meet in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences main floor lobby) Campus Tours (Start at 3 p.m., leaves from check-in area, Memorial Union, first floor) Nursing Q&A (3:00 p.m., Nursing Building, Room 210) Academic Advising 1:1 meetings (McCannel Hall, Room 280) AeroStop Store (Robin Hall) Aerospace Q&A (3:30 p.m., Odegard Hall, Room 115) Army & Air Force ROTC (UND Armory, 255 Centennial Dr) Center for Innovation Open House (Center for Innovation, 4200 James Ray Drive) School of Law Self-Guided Tours (Law school, 215 Centennial Drive) Summer Block Party at the Chester Fritz Library (3051 University Ave) UND Bookstore (775 Hamline Street) Veteran & Military Services (McCannel Hall, Room 170) Wellness Center Tours and Student Job Interviews (801 Princeton St)