College BoUND Newsletter

Informational newsletter from the UND Office of Admissions

UND student rings closing bell for Nasdaq Stock Market

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What started as a small endeavor that gave Pierson Painter  the flexibility to work and play three sports in high school grew into a business that earned him the rare opportunity to ring the closing bell for the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Grand Forks native launched Dakota Lawn and Landscape in 2017. “I was a […]

UND Transitioning Back to Normal Operations in the Fall

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We have exciting news for your student. UND is working to transition back to normal operations for fall 2021! The residence halls once again will allow roommates this fall, so your student will be able to take advantage of the traditional college experience while being close to their classes and everything else. The majority of […]

11 lucky students take home the prize

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Eleven lucky students were randomly selected for $1,000 scholarships for their fall semester at the University of North Dakota. The winners were announced March 5 at UND Admitted Student Day. Nearly 140 students and their guests attended the special daylong event that gave them their first big taste of college life. They were able to hang […]

Your FAFSA questions answered

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We answer some commonly asked questions about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Q:  Why should my student complete the FAFSA? A: By completing their FAFSA, you can make sure your student is taking advantage of the best student loan and gift aid options. Even if they don’t qualify for grants, they’ll likely […]

The transition to UND starts now

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Now that your student is admitted to UND, they can start the New Student Transition process for fall 2021. If you or your student have questions be sure to reach out to your admissions rep. They can walk you through the transition process step by step to make sure you have all the information you […]

One-on-one FAFSA sessions available

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UND is here to help make applying for financial aid easy! UND is offering one-on-one FAFSA sessions where you can get all of your questions answered regarding FAFSA. Before each year of college, your student can apply for federal grants, work-study and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. UND uses […]

On our Honors: Program puts students in demand

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Smart and motivated. That might just sum up the most recent UND freshman classes. The latest group of 1,627 students racked up an average high school GPA of 3.54. That makes us smile! With so many high achievers joining the UND family, now is the perfect time to tell you about our enhanced Honors Program — a program […]

Students take fast track to master’s degree

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College graduates who dream of landing a high-level job at premium pay straight out of school can increase their chances by putting an extra “M” (for master’s) on their resume. Of course, they have to earn it first. They can do just that — while also saving time and money — if they choose to […]

Get on the right track during the New Student Transition

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Your student can take the next steps toward UND starting at 9 a.m. (CST) on Jan. 23, when the New Student Transition reservation system officially opens. In this process, your student will sign up to be advised and registered virtually for their first semester of classes. If your student hasn’t already done so, they first […]

Explore a day in the life at Admitted Student Day

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Up until now, your high school student hasn’t had to think too hard about where they’ll eat, sleep, study or chill for a night of popcorn and Netflix. More often than not, the answer has been right at home. But figuring out where home is going to be for the next four years is going […]