Prospective UND Parents

Helping your child choose the right university can be stressful. We’re here to help.

Why Choose UND?

Your future UND student will work alongside dedicated professors who strike a balance between classroom learning and hands-on experience. Class sizes are small enough that professors get to know students personally, while challenging them to a higher standard and helping them develop as a critical and creative thinker, writer and speaker.

A UND degree also has tangible results. Recent grads earn an average salary of $55,000.

What Does It Take to Attend UND?

Is your prospective UND student on track? Read our freshman admission requirements to make sure they have everything in order.

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Is UND Affordable?

UND consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. UND undergrads receive an average of $13,500 per year in aid.

Plus, our streamlined graduation requirements, new team of academic core advisors and online degree mapping mean more students are graduating in four years.

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Parent & Family Resources

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rights to records

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money management

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Admissions reps

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College BoUND Newsletter

Encourage Your Student to Lead with ROTC at UND

The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at UND offers students an exceptional opportunity to develop leadership skills, build lifelong connections and benefit from scholarships. Students can join ROTC without any commitment during their first two years, and they won’t be enlisted or deployed during school unless they’re already active in the National Guard or Reserves. […]

Dec. 1 Deadline for $16,000 UND Presidential Leadership Fellows Scholarship

As your student prepares for their journey at the University of North Dakota, we want to highlight an exceptional opportunity: the Presidential Leadership Fellows Program. This exclusive program not only encourages leadership development but also offers a generous $16,000 scholarship — $4,000 per year for four years. Encourage your student to apply by Dec. 1 […]

Small Town Roots, Global Dreams

Kayla Barral Hometown: Flaxton, N.D. Majors: Global Studies, Political Science Growing up in a small North Dakota town, Kayla enjoyed the connections she formed through her school years. “I really enjoyed how focused they were on you and that you could try anything you wanted,” she says. “They would help you and every teacher knew […]

Apply for Housing

At UND, we’re excited to offer your student a variety of exceptional residence hall options, each designed to help them thrive in a supportive, vibrant campus community. To ensure your student has the best selection, we encourage completing the housing application as soon as possible. The earlier the application is submitted, the greater their priority […]

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