Religion & Spirituality
We seek to support and celebrate the religious and spiritual diversity of our campus community.
STUDENT RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
Fasting
Fasting is practiced in many religions and spiritualities. It often includes abstaining from food and beverage for a duration of time. An example is during Ramadan when those that are practicing will fast from sunrise to sunset. Students who are fasting may be tired, dehydrated, and hungry especially if they are in class late in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to work with their instructors to discuss any course needs that might be impacted during fasting.
Religious & Spiritual Observances
An adapted calendar of holidays and religious observances during the academic year is available for download. The calendar lists many, though not all, religious or similar observance of faiths most likely to be represented at UND. Some dates are provided below.
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.
Spiritual Wellness On Campus
What | Location | Service |
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American Indian Center, Meditation & Reflection Room | 315 Princeton St. (Room 109) |
Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Center | 3012 University Ave. |
Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Spiritual Wellness Room available for prayer, meditation, or reflection. |
Hopper Danley Spiritual Center | 3285 Davis Drive |
Available by reservation |
Memorial Union, Reflection Room | 2901 University Ave |
Available during regular business hours |
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center | 410 Cambridge St. |
Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. |
801 Princeton St. |
Business hours vary by semester |
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Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel | 3120 5th Ave. N. |
Divine Service: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. |
Religious Observances Calendar
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Buddhist |
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Bodhi Day | December 8, 2022 | December 8, 2023 | December 8, 2024 | December 8, 2025 |
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Christian |
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Christmas | December 25, 2022 | December 25, 2023 | December 25, 2024 | December 25, 2025 |
Epiphany | January 6, 2022 | January 6, 2023 | January 6, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
Ash Wednesday | March 2, 2022 | February 22, 2023 | February 14, 2024 | March 5, 2025 |
Good Friday | April 15, 2022 | April 7, 2023 | March 29, 2024 | April 18, 2025 |
Easter | April 17, 2022 | April 8, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | April 20, 2025 |
Christian - Eastern Orthodox |
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Epiphany | January 6, 2022 | January 6, 2023 | January 6, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
Christmas (Julian Calendar) | January 7, 2022 | January 7, 2023 | January 7, 2024 | January 7, 2025 |
Good Friday | April 22, 2022 | April 14, 2023 | May 3, 2024 | April 18, 2025 |
Easter | April 24, 2022 | April 16, 2023 | May 5, 2024 | April 21, 2025 |
Jewish
Jewish holidays begin at sundown the previous day |
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Rosh Hashanah, First two days | September 25-27, 2022 | September, 15-17, 2023 | October 2-4, 2024 | September 22-24, 2025 |
Yom Kippur | October 4-5, 2022 | September 24-25, 2023 | October 11-12, 2024 | October 1-2, 2025 |
Sukkot | October 9-16, 2022 | September 29- October 6, 2023 | October 16-23,2024 | October 6-12, 2025 |
Hanukkah | December 18-26, 2022 | December 7-15, 2023 | December 25, 2024- January 2, 2025 | December 14-22, 2025 |
Passover | April 15- 23, 2022 | April 15-3, 2023 | April 22-30, 2024 | April 12-20, 2025 |
Hindu |
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Raksha Bandhan | August 11, 2022 | August 30, 2023 | August 19, 2024 | August 9, 2025 |
Navaratri | September 26 - October 5, 2022 | October 15- 24, 2023 | October 3 - 12, 2024 | September 22 - October 2, 2025 |
Diwali | October 24, 2022 | November 12, 2023 | November 1, 2024 | October 20, 2025 |
Holi | March 18, 2022 | March 8, 2023 | March 25, 2024 | March 14, 2025 |
Islam
Islamic holidays begin at sundown the previous day. Dates may vary depending on interpretations
of the Lunar Calendar. |
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Eid al-Fitr | May 1-2, 2022 | April 21-22, 2023 | April 9-10, 2024 | March 30-31, 2025 |
Eid al-Adha | July 8-9, 2022 | June 28-29, 2023 | June 16-17, 2024 | June 6-7, 2025 |
Ashura | August 7-8, 2022 | July 27-28, 2023 | July 16-17, 2024 | July 5-6, 2025 |
Ramadan | April 1 - May 1, 2022 | March 22 - April 21, 2023 | March 10 - April 9, 2024 | February 28 - March 30, 2025 |
Wiccan/Pagan |
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Imbolc | February 1-2, 2022 | February 1-2, 2023 | February 1-2, 2024 | February 1-2, 2025 |
Ostara, Spring Equinox |
March 20, 2022 | March 20, 2023 | March 20, 2024 | March 20, 2025 |
Beltane |
May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Litha, Summer Solstice |
June 21, 2022 | June 21, 2023 | June 20, 2024 | June 20, 2025 |
Mabon, Fall Equinox |
September 21-29, 2022 | September 21-29, 2023 | September 21-29, 2024 | September 21-29, 2025 |
Samhain |
October 31- November 1, 2022 | October 31- November 1, 2023 | October 31-November 1, 2024 | October 31-November 1, 2025 |
Yule, Winter Solstice |
December 21, 2022 - January 1, 2023 | December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024 | December 21, 2024 - January 1, 2025 | December 21, 2025 - January 1, 2026 |