How to Apply

Admissions Account Instructions

Your Admissions Account is a portal that houses your application to the UND School of Graduate Studies. You'll log into your Admissions Account to submit your online application, check your application status and view your application checklist.

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Application Fee

A $35 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of submission. Payment can be made by credit card or electronic check in your Admissions Account.

Application fees are waived for McNairs Scholars.

To apply to a graduate degree program, send documents to the School of Graduate Studies not the department to which you are applying. The Master of Fine Arts portfolio is the only exception to this statement. We cannot guarantee that any documents received outside of the School of Graduate Studies will be attached to your application.

1. Official Transcripts

One official copy of ALL college and/or university academic transcripts must be submitted. Do not send high school, intermediate, or secondary transcripts.

• One official copy of all academic transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attempted credit at, including undergraduate and graduate course work, must arrive in an official manner.

• All original transcripts from transfer credits posted on a subsequent transcript must also be provided. 

• If the institution sends transcript via mail, it must arrive in envelopes sealed by the registrar.

• If the institution sends transcripts in an electronic manner, it must be received in a secure document format.

• Transcripts that have been opened or tampered with will not be accepted.

Transcripts from Outside the U.S. or Canada

• If you have attended college or university outside of the U.S. or Canada, you must submit an official or attested copy of your transcript. If applicable, you must also submit an official or attested diploma or degree certificate.

• All documentation must be in English or have an English translation attached.

• Indian students must provide all official or attested mark sheets and a copy of their diploma.

• Chinese students must provide transcripts plus Graduation Certificate and Degree Diploma.

• A credential evaluation performed by a NACES member organization can be submitted in place of the transcript requirement.

2. Statement of Goals

A statement of goals or personal statement (about 1-2 pages in length) is required to assess your writing ability and determine if the program suits your needs. Some programs may require you to address certain questions or topics.

3. Test Scores and English Proficiency

All graduate admissions tests must be sent directly by the testing center. Photocopies are not accepted. Note that not all graduate programs require testing for admission.

GRE Codes for UND

• CSDCAS Program = 4416
• PTCAS Program = 0541
• SOPHAS Program = 4502
• All Other Programs = 6878

4. Recommendations

All applications must include three academic or professional references. It is preferable that the recommendations (references) come from those who can honestly evaluate your potential for graduate study. Reference letters may be submitted in lieu of the recommendation forms provided to you.

5. Program Requirements

Be sure to review academic programs for specific admission requirements. Some programs require additional materials such as an essay, resume, certification/licensure or experience in a specific field.

To apply to a graduate certificate program, provide the School of Graduate Studies with the following to complete your application.

1. Official Transcripts

• One official copy of all academic transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attempted credit at, including undergraduate and graduate course work, must arrive in an official manner.

• All original transcripts from transfer credits posted on a subsequent transcript must also be provided. 

• If the institution sends transcript via mail, it must arrive in envelopes sealed by the registrar.

• If the institution sends transcripts in an electronic manner, it must be received in a secure document format.

• Transcripts that have been opened or tampered with will not be accepted.

Transcripts from Outside the U.S. or Canada

• If you have attended  college or university outside of the U.S. or Canada, you must submit an official or attested copy of your transcript. If applicable, you must also submit an official or attested diploma or degree certificate.

• All documentation must be in English or have an English translation attached.

• Indian students must provide all official or attested mark sheets and a copy of their diploma.

• Chinese students must provide transcripts plus Graduation Certificate and Degree Diploma.

• A credential evaluation performed by a NACES member organization can be submitted in place of the transcript requirement.

2. Program Requirements 

Be sure to review academic programs for specific requirements. Some programs require additional materials such as an essay, resume, certification/licensure or experience in a specific field.

Seeking graduate courses without a degree? Non-degree applicants should provide the School of Graduate Studies with test scores and English Proficiency.

All graduate admissions tests must be sent directly by the testing center. Photocopies are not accepted. Not all graduate programs require testing for admission.

You must submit one complete application for each program and for each term to which you are applying to. For example, you may be:

• Applying to a program to which you have previously applied.
• Applying to a program after being a non-degree student.
• Applying to more than one program for a given semester.

Application Fees

An application will not be considered without payment of $35 USD. You will need to pay this fee for each application you submit. The application fee is non-refundable.

Written Statements

You must submit separate written statements for each application. We recommend that you prepare unique materials for each program and that you pay special attention to the Application Requirements by Program to ensure that you have prepared all of the required documents.

Test Scores

If you are applying to more than one program at the same time, your official test scores may be used for multiple applications.

The School of Graduate Studies will use official test scores from previous applications as long as they are still valid and they are still on file according to our record retention policy.

Transcripts

If you are applying to more than one program at the same time, your official transcripts may be used for multiple applications.

The School of Graduate Studies will use official transcripts from previous applications as long as your academic record at the institution has not changed and we still have the transcripts on file according to our record retention policy.

Letters of Recommendation

You will need to submit three letters of recommendation for each degree-seeking application you submit. Be sure to let your recommenders know precisely which program you are applying to. Recommendations will not be shared across multiple applications.