College BoUND Newsletter

Informational newsletter from the UND Office of Admissions

Apply For Housing

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The 2024-25 housing application is now open. All first-year freshmen are required to live on campus for their first full academic year, or receive an approved exemption. Learn more on how to apply at UND.edu/housing. A couple notes for when your student applies: Quickness counts! Students who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will have […]

Come See Us at The Fall Open House!

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Students and their families are invited to join us on the UND campus for our 2023 Fall Open House on Oct. 19 or 20.  No matter which day students choose, they’ll get a true taste of college life as they tour the places they’ll live, eat, study and hang with friends.  Plus, ten lucky students […]

Apply for Scholarships and Housing

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Once students are admitted to UND, they should take these next steps to get ready to join the Fighting Hawks family!  Claim Account  To gain access to many of the systems UND students need, your student must activate their account within the North Dakota University System (NDUS). Go to UND.edu/claim They should find their student […]

Happy Fall!

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I hope you were able to enjoy some time off this summer and that your school year is off to a great start!   At the University of North Dakota, we’re excited to see our students on campus — busy learning in the classrooms and finding their passion through student organizations and activities.  As your students start […]

Be Our Guest

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Seeing is believing! Tell your student(s) to join us on campus to find out why we’re #UNDproud to call UND our home. We have plenty of options to visit campus — right on campus or virtually.   Check out the schedule below to find the best time that works for your student(s).   Fall Open House – October […]

7 Reasons College is Worth It

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When it comes to deciding whether college is worth the investment of time, effort and money, there are compelling arguments that highlight the numerous benefits higher education can bring to individuals. From increased earnings potential to personal growth, college offers a range of advantages that extend beyond the classroom. Here are seven reasons why pursuing […]

Tips for Fighting Hawk Parents

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It’s getting close, parents, college is just weeks away. We get it. It’s tough to leave your student in a new home to make brand new friends and tackle college. These tips can help you support your student: We suggest you work as partners with your student, but let them begin to take responsibility and […]

Guide to Financial Aid and Payment Plans

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Before Aug 1. Make sure your student has Accepted or declined their financial aid award. Set their preference for receiving excess financial aid and other refunds in Campus Connection (if needed). Add an authorized payer to their Campus Connection account (if needed). Your students can learn how to accept their awards by reviewing the step-by-step […]

Get Ready To Come to Campus

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 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 while attending Orientation in-person or in the mail, if they haven’t already.   If your student didn’t receive their U Card at Orientation and hasn’t ordered one yet, urge them […]

What to Bring for Welcome Weekend

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Parents, we are very excited to welcome your students to campus this fall. No doubt they have already started thinking about what to bring. Please refer to this packing checklist when starting to pack to see what your student should and shouldn’t bring to campus:  What Should I Bring:  Shouldn’t Bring:  Extra-long twin sheets   Pillow/pillowcases  Comforter/bedspread  […]