Counselor Fundamentals

Information for high school counselors about the University of North Dakota, its admission process and deadlines.

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, […]

Send non-UND scholarship checks to UND as soon as possible

Categories: Admissions

Don’t let your students miss out on their scholarship money by not sending it to UND. It’s important we receive your students’ 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 student finds unique opportunity and support

Categories: Admissions

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 […]

Confirm your students’ enrollment by May 1 priority deadline

Categories: Admissions

With graduation quickly approaching, we know there’s a lot to do before your students graduate. That’s why we wanted to remind you and your students about confirming their enrollment at UND.  If they haven’t already done so, your students should confirm their fall enrollment at the University of North Dakota by the May 1 priority […]

UND Orientation Days registration is NOW open!

Categories: Admissions

UND Orientation Days is a chance for your students 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 students will:  Learn what to expect during their first year at UND. Connect with other […]

REMINDER: Begin UND’s Orientation Reservation Process

Categories: Admissions

A reminder that now’s the time to start the Orientation Reservation Process for fall 2022. Through this process, students get registered for their fall classes as well as sign up for UND’s Orientation Day event in July. The longer you wait, the fewer options will be available. Freshman Steps Before completing the reservation process, they’ll […]

Your FAFSA questions answered

Categories: Admissions

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

10 lucky students take home the prize

Categories: Admissions

Ten lucky students were randomly selected for $1,000 scholarships for their fall semester at the University of North Dakota The winners were announced Feb. 25 at UND Admitted Student Day. Admitted students and their guests attended the special daylong event that gave them their first big taste of college life. They were able to hang […]