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Undergraduate Student Visits

An in-person or virtual campus visit is a great way to see what awaits you on campus.

Please do not finalize any travel plans until your visit request has been confirmed by our staff. Refer to directions and parking information to prepare for your visit.

October 19 or 20

You and your family are invited to join us on the UND campus for our Fall Open House on Oct. 19 or 20 in the Memorial Union.

This event is the perfect opportunity to experience UND.
  • Learn more about UND's 225+ academic programs.
  • Hear from faculty in your area of academic interest.
  • Take a walking tour of campus with a current student.
  • Get all of your questions answered about admission, financial aid and other campus resources.

Check-in

Check-in is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your first event.

Academic Sessions

Choose the session below that best fits your area of study. Next, make the most of your day by attending the additional sessions that are open to all visitors.

Aerospace

9 a.m. – Admissions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

9:20 a.m. – Aerospace Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Aerospace Open House & Tour

Odegard Hall | The Link

Take a guided tour of the UND Aerospace Complex.

Business

11 a.m. – Admissions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom D

11:20 a.m. – Business Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom D

1 to 3 p.m. – Business & Public Administration Open House & Tour

Nistler Hall | Atrium

Take a self-guided tour of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.

Health Care Professions

11 a.m. – Admissions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

11:20 a.m. – Health Care Professions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

1, 2 or 3 p.m. – Nursing Tour & Program Overview

Nursing Building

Join the Nursing Office of Student Services to learn more about the UND Nursing admission process and tour our Simulation Center.

2 to 4 p.m. – School of Medicine & Health Sciences Tour & Open House (including Pre-Health)

SMHS Building

Join the SMHS faculty to learn more about department- specific information and tour the SMHS building.

Engineering, Geosciences & Computer Science

1 p.m. – Admissions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

1:20 p.m. – Engineering Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom C

2 to 4 p.m. – Engineering Tour & Open House

Leonard Hall | Geology Museum

The UND College of Engineering & Mines is the most comprehensive college in the region with several different disciplines. Take this tour to see our upscale classrooms and top-notch labs and visit with our faculty and current students.

Education, Arts & Sciences

12 p.m. – Sciences Tour

Hyslop Plaza

Interested in science or pre-health? Visit Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science and Physics: see labs and technology, talk with students and professors and learn about research opportunities!

1 p.m. – Admissions Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom D

1:20 p.m. – Education, Arts & Sciences Presentation

Memorial Union | Ballroom D   

2 to 4 p.m. – Education Tour & Open House

Education Building

Academic advisors and current students will take you on a tour of the Education building and discuss our academic programs. You’ll also get some College of Education & Human Development swag. All are welcome!

2 to 4 p.m. – Arts & Sciences Open House

O'Kelly & Gillette Hall Link

Whether you’re interested in science or math, special programs like forensic science, social sciences, fine arts or humanities, the College of Arts & Sciences has it all. Come visit with professors, advisors and current students at our open house.

Additional Sessions: Open to All

Resource Fair

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Memorial Union | Small Ballroom

Learn more about student services on campus, including Academic & Career Exploration, Career Services, Health & Wellness, Honors, Housing & Dining, ROTC, Student Diversity & Inclusion, Student Involvement, Academic Advising, Study Abroad, TRIO, academic areas and much more!

Admission Rep Appointments

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Memorial Union | Ballroom A-B

Come meet with our admission reps to answer all your questions about the admission process.

Financial Aid Appointments

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Memorial Union

Do you have questions about scholarships or the FAFSA? Representatives from Student Finance will be available for individual appointments throughout the day.

General Campus Tours

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Memorial Union | Northwest Entrance, First Floor

We have campus tours available every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wellness Center Tours

12:30 to 4 p.m.

Wellness Center | Bus Stop #4

See why our Wellness Center was named one of the best student recreation centers in the nation with one of our 15-minute tours. Swing by the 30-foot rock wall or get your game on in our superpowered Nexus Esports Center.

Register before Oct. 12, 2023 to secure your spot at UND's Fall Open House.

Registration Form

In-Person Weekday Visit

During your in-person campus visit, you'll:

  • Attend an admissions presentation.
  • Take a 1-hour walking tour of campus with a current student.
  • Visit with faculty and advisors in your academic area of interest. Appointments are not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to schedule time for you to meet with a faculty member or advisor.

Transfer Students: During your personalized visit, bring unofficial copies of your transcripts to an estimate of how your credits will transfer to UND.

Times Available

  • Monday - Thursday
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 1 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday
    • 8:30 a.m. 
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 1 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m.

Academic Sessions

These sessions include an overview of the undergraduate programs at UND and time to ask your programs-specific questions.

If you would like to attend the in-person session after your campus visit, please indicate that on the registration form.

Arts & Science

Monday and Friday | 12 - 1 p.m.

Aviation

Monday and Friday | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m

These briefings are recommended for students interested in commercial aviation, air traffic management and unmanned aircraft systems. 

In-person aviation sessions will not be available on the following dates in 2023:

  • October 6, 20
  • November 10, 24
  • December 15, 25, 29

Aerospace Students

Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation (Airplane) programs are accepting applications for fall 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the best chance to be considered for each program.

Atmospheric Science

Monday | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Friday | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Or by appointment

Business & Public Administration

Monday and Friday | 11 a.m.

Engineering & Mines

Daily | 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Monday and Friday | 11 a.m.

Pre-Health

Monday and Friday | 12 p.m.

Registration Form

Future undergraduate students and their families are invited to join us on select Saturdays.

8:30 a.m. – Check In & Resource Fair

9 a.m. – Welcome / Admissions Presentation

9:30 a.m. – Academic Presentation

10:30 a.m. – Campus Tour

11:30 a.m. – Academic Area Tour

Aerospace Day

September 30, 2023 | Memorial Union

Learn more about the various aerospace programs including:

  • Aviation
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Helicopter Training Program
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

If you're interested in the Aerospace track in Engineering, you should come for an Engineering & Geology Day.

Business Day

December 2, 2023 | Gorecki Alumni Center

Tour the new Nistler College of Business & Public Administration building. Plus, visit with faculty to learn more about business programs, including:

  • Accountancy
  • Banking & Financial Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Managerial Finance & Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • Political Science
  • Pre-law
  • Public Affairs

Education, Arts & Sciences and Undeclared Day

November 4, 2023 | Gorecki Alumni Center

Tour some departments to explore 35+ programs offered in the College of Education & Human Development and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Visit with an advisor to help you explore the academic and career pathways that are right for you.

This day is great for those undecided in their major or considering one of these programs:

  • American Indian Studies
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Communication
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • Forensic Science
  • Geographic Information Science
  • Geography
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Health Studies
  • International Studies
  • Kinesiology
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Music
  • Philosophy & Religious Studies
  • Physics
  • Pre-health Sciences
  • Pre-law
  • Psychology
  • Public Health Education
  • Sociology
  • Theatre Arts
  • Women & Gender Studies

Engineering, Geology & Computer Science Day

October 28, 2023 | Gorecki Alumni Center

Ask faculty all the questions you want! Learn more about the exceptional programs in engineering and geology available at UND, including:

  • Aerospace track in Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering

Health Care Professions Day

October 14, 2023 | Gorecki Alumni Center

Visit with faculty from the health care profession programs, including: 

  • Nursing
  • Dietetics
  • Social Work
  • Community Nutrition
  • Athletic Training
  • Kinesiology
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Veterinary
  • Pre-Chiropractic
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Podiatry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Osteopathic Medicine

Get all of your questions answered about the:

  • Required courses
  • Application processes
  • Getting accepted into UND's nursing and pre-professional programs

Registration Form

During your in-person campus visit, you'll:

  • Take a 1-hour walking tour of campus with a current student.
  • Visit with faculty and advisors in your academic area of interest. Appointments are not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to schedule time for you to meet with a faculty member or advisor during your visit. Please indicate on the registration form you'd like to visit with certain academic departments.
  • Attend an admissions presentation.

Group Visit Schedule

Monday - Friday

  • Reservations must be made two weeks in advance.
  • We require one chaperone per ten students. The chaperones must be present with students at all times and are responsible for their students' behavior and actions while on campus.

GROUP VISIT REGISTRATION FORM

A virtual Admissions appointment is a great way to learn what awaits you at UND from the comfort of your own home and get all your questions answered.

Group Virtual Visits 

Virtual Admissions Visits

Thursday | 3 p.m.

See more of UND with our campus tour video. This virtual group meeting follows the same format as our regular on-campus visits, and is geared toward incoming freshmen and their families.

Virtual Business & Public Administration Sessions

Friday | 3:30 p.m.

These sessions will include an overview of the business programs at UND's Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. Use this time to ask your business-specific questions.

Virtual Pre-Occupational Therapy Sessions

Thursday | 3:30 p.m.

These sessions will include an overview of the pre-occupational therapy programs at UND. Use this time to ask your pre-occupational therapy-specific questions. Individuals can sign up on the "Group Virtual Visit" registration form.

Registration Form

Individual Virtual Rep Visit 

Personalize your virtual appointment by meeting one-on-one with an admissions representative and academic department. The individual visits are for any undergraduate student, including those interested in online programs.

To schedule your individual virtual visit, please contact your admissions representative

November 3

By the end of the day, you'll see why the Honors Program is an exclusive educational experience that prepares the best and brightest students to graduate with the knowledge, skills and commitment to positively impact the world around them.

  • Meet the Honors Director and Honors staff faculty and students.
  • Learn about the Honors philosophy, requirements and benefits of the program.
  • Hear from students about the Honors LLC and what it's like to be in Honors.
  • Check out the Honors lounge for students.
  • Get a tour of the UND campus with a current student.

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Graduate Student Visits

During your in-person campus visit, you'll:

  • Talk to our graduate admissions representative.
  • Tour campus.
  • Meet with an academic department and/or financial aid representatives by request.

Graduate In-Person Weekday Visit Schedule

  • Monday - Thursday
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 1 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday
    • 8:30 a.m. 
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 1 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m.

Please do not finalize any travel plans until your visit request has been confirmed by our staff. Refer to directions and parking information to prepare for your visit.

Registration Form

A virtual Admissions appointment is a great way to learn what awaits you at UND from the comfort of your own home and get all your questions answered.

Personalize your virtual appointment by meeting one-on-one with an admissions representative and academic department. The individual visits are for any graduate student, including those interested in online programs.

To schedule your individual virtual visit, please contact your admissions representative

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