College BoUND Newsletter

Informational newsletter from the UND Office of Admissions

Director’s Welcome

Categories: About UND

Happy fall! 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 so excited to see the students in person and busy learning in the classrooms and finding their passion through student organizations and activities. […]

UND Parent Facebook group and prepping for Welcome Weekend

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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 […]

Watch for your student’s New Hawk Pack

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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 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 offers many part-time employment opportunities

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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 […]

Take action now to be ready for fall classes

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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 […]

Roots run deep for future dentist

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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. […]

A Change in the Flight Plan

Categories: Admissions

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 […]

Director’s Corner Wrap Up

Categories: Admissions

Happy May! I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all you’ve done to help your students succeed this year. In our area, it’s been a wet spring, meaning that spring sports and activities are all being crammed into a short time period. Through that, help your students to finish strong this […]

Your students may qualify for additional financial aid

Categories: Admissions

The 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) uses 2020 tax information to help determine your students’ 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 them to be aware of available options. Like so many others throughout the pandemic, […]

A Change in the Flight Plan

Categories: About UND

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 […]