Counselor Fundamentals

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

Students find their people in UND campus communities

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Nearly 15,000 students strong, the University of North Dakota is big enough for the world but small enough for everyone to feel at home. And for students who like to be even more neighborly, they can choose from nine different Living & Learning Communities — Atmospheric Sciences, Aviation, Business, Education, Engineering, Go Global, Honors, Social […]

Belcourt native finds inspiration at UND, makes Mom proud

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Belcourt, N.D., native Marcus Vivier had all but given up on college four years ago. He already had transferred schools and changed majors twice before deciding to give it another try. He always knew he wanted to earn his degree, but he just couldn’t find the right fit until he enrolled as a communication major […]

UND grad party crash makes it a smash

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Pssst! Pass the word to parents. They can nominate their high school seniors for a grad party crash this spring! Every year the University of North Dakota admissions team surprises a few students by popping in at their graduation parties. If parents let us bring the fun, we promise we won’t drain the punch bowl […]

I’d like my living space supersized, please!

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The University of North Dakota for the first time this fall will open up apartment-style housing to freshman students. It’s called University Place, and it’s a campus favorite. Built in 2007, the four-story U Place provides cozy living with double- or single-bedroom apartments — each with a furnished living room, full kitchen and belly-up brunch […]

10 lucky students take home the prize

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Oh no, the prize was much better than that. Ten lucky students randomly were selected for $1,000 scholarships for their fall semester at the University of North Dakota. It was part of UND Admitted Student Day on March 1. Nearly 200 students and their guests attended the special daylong event that […]

Soccer star has game on field and in science

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UND soccer standout Katie Moller is sure to be a force to be reckoned with once she graduates this year with a double major in physics and communication. That’s because the woman from West Linn, Ore., is as much a star in the classroom and as a volunteer as she is on the field. The […]

Admitted Student Day: A sneak peek at college life

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Up until now, high school students haven’t had to think too hard about where they’ll eat, sleep, study or chill with friends for a night of popcorn and Netflix. More times than not, the answer was right at home. That was pretty easy, but figuring out where home is going to be for the next […]

It’s not too late to apply for financial aid

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If students missed the February 1 priority deadline for filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, it’s not too late to jump on it today. The FAFSA is the magical online form that sets the foundation for determining a number of state, federal and institutional monetary awards. All a student must do to get […]

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 […]

Are your students ready for UND Orientation?

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Things are about to get real — and real quick. Reservations for New Student Orientation open at 9 a.m. (CST) Jan. 26 for all students enrolled in summer or fall 2019. Orientation is the day between June 10 and July 18 when most students and their parents/guests get their first taste of modern life on […]