Good news! The new UND Parent Facebook group is open. This is a great place for you to connect with other parents and even shoot a quick question to UND reps. Also, the primary communication with UND parents role will be transitioning to Kristi Okerlund, Student Involvement & Parent Programs. So look forward to your […]
The University of North Dakota looks forward to welcoming you and your student to our family this fall! Your student will receive their New Hawk Pack at Orientation or in the mail, if they haven’t already. It’s filled with exciting surprises to welcome your student to campus. Make sure to have your student snap a […]
UND’s Student Employment program provides part-time job opportunities for your student to help finance their education and gain other educational benefits. Student employees experience: Competitive pay and flexible work schedules in a wide range of options — both short and long term. Internships and positions that sometimes last throughout college. Professional experience to open career opportunities after […]
We’re so excited to meet your student and welcome them to their new home this fall! However, they must take care of a few things before they join us. If they haven’t already, remind your student to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid and to register for classes and an on-campus Orientation Day […]


Though he grew up in Minot, N.D., Merrick McMahon is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and spent a lot of time visiting friends and relatives on the reservation. It’s there where he saw firsthand some of the disparities in access to quality health care for the mostly rural Native American population. […]
Sarah Owens was barely into her second semester of UND’s Commercial Aviation program when she was thrown for a loop. The pandemic hit, students were sent home, the airline industry was grounded, and everything seemed to change overnight. “Over the break, I started to think, ‘Oh no, I don’t know if this is still for […]
The 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) uses 2020 tax information to help determine your student’s eligibility for financial aid. Whether they’ve completed the FAFSA already or aren’t sure about completing it for the upcoming academic year, we want you to be aware of available options. Like so many others throughout the pandemic, […]
As a high school junior and senior, Rebecca Seemann had taken classes at a community college and already racked up an impressive 87 credits and two associate degrees before coming to UND. Ultimately, every credit transferred, Seemann said, leaving her with only the chemical engineering-specific courses to take. The program is the perfect catalyst, Seemann […]
Don’t let your student miss out on their scholarship money by not sending it to UND. It’s important we receive your student’s scholarships early so we can finalize their financial aid package and pay their bills on time. Don’t delay! Scholarship checks received after Aug. 15 for the fall semester are not guaranteed to be […]
UND Orientation Days is a chance for you and your student to get to know UND before they move in for the fall semester. We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting in-person UND Orientation Days on July 18-22. At Orientation Days, your student will: Learn what to expect during their first year at UND. Connect […]