Resources
Our staff can help you navigate campus resources, be a listening ear, talk about identity and identity exploration, and much more.
Schedule an appointment or stop by a staff member's office.
Student Organizations
There are a variety of cultural and identity-based student organizations on campus. Check out the Involvement site or stop by Student Involvement for more information about specific student organizations. Below is a list of active Indigenous student groups:
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Association of Native American Medical Students at UND
- Native Americans into Criminal Justice Associations
- Native American Law Students Association
- UND Indigenous Student Organization
Spiritual Use of Sage, Sweetgrass & Cedar
In support of the spiritual lives of American Indian/Alaska natives, UND policies allow the spiritual use of sage, sweetgrass and cedar smoke, when used for the purpose of purification and prayer. It is consistent with time-honored cultural, traditional and spiritual observances. More information is provided in the UND Code of Student Life.
Smudging Room
Need a space on campus to smudge? The Smudging Room at the Indigenous Student Center can be used during open hours.
Indigenous Scholarships
Visit with our staff to learn more about Indigenous scholarship opportunities.
- Scholarship Central - A variety of scholarship are available specific to Indigenous students
- North Dakota Native American Scholarship
- Cobell Scholarship
- Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
- AISES Scholarships
- Indian Health Services Scholarships
- Catching the Dream
- American Indian Education Fund Scholarship
- Various tribal affiliation scholarships - contact your tribal higher education department for scholarship opportunities.
Academic Services & Career Engagement
Academic Services & Career Engagement Services are available to students to assist with their academic success. Support is offered through tutoring, academic advising, testing services, career engagement, study abroad and more.
Food Resources for Students
All current UND students are welcome to visit the Food for Thought Food Pantry, located on the first floor of the Memorial Union in Room 138. Food For Thought provides nonperishable food items and personal hygiene products to students in need.
Reporting Bias, Discrimination, & Harassment
University of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, marital status, veteran's status, political belief or affiliation or any other status protected by law.
Sex discrimination includes discrimination based upon sex, gender identity and sexual orientation, including acts of sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.
Individuals who report policy violations or participate in investigations have protection from retaliation.