Counselor Fundamentals

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

From follower to leader

Categories: Admissions

Lauren McCreary always thought she was more of a follower than a leader. And at least in the matters of birth order and college choice, she was right. A Grand Forks native, McCreary was the fourth and youngest child in the family. Her eldest brother — 10 years her senior — had graduated from the […]

The transition to UND starts now

Categories: Admissions

Now that your students are admitted to UND, they can start the Orientation Reservation Process for fall 2022. If they have questions let them know to reach out to their admissions rep. They can walk them through this process step by step to make sure they have all the information they need. Make sure your […]

Students take fast track to master’s degree

Categories: Admissions

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 […]

Student, soldier, saxophonist, star

Categories: Admissions

Always ready. Always there. It’s more than just a motto for the U.S. Army National Guard. For UND senior Zachary Fischer of Horace, N.D., it’s a whole way of life. The standout music education major and 22-year-old sergeant with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 188th Army Band takes those four words to heart. He’s […]

Get on the right track during the New Student Transition

Categories: Admissions

Your students can take the next steps toward UND starting at 9 a.m. (CST) on Jan. 22, when the New Student Transition reservation system officially opens. In this process, students will sign up to be advised and registered virtually for their first semester of classes. If your students haven’t already done so, they will first […]

Explore a day in the life at Admitted Student Day

Categories: Admissions

Up until now, your high school students haven’t had to think too hard about where they’ll eat, sleep, study or hang out 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 […]

Beat the Feb. 1 deadline for 2022-23 financial aid & scholarships

Categories: Admissions

Have your students applied for financial aid yet? The application for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2022-23 academic year is still open. All your students need to do is gather their family’s 2020 tax forms and log onto studentaid.gov to begin their application. The priority deadline to apply is Feb. 1, […]

Competence + Warmth

Categories: Admissions

Typical January day in Minnesota: 20 degrees. Typical January day in Cameroon: 92 degrees. No wonder UND junior Malika Achingale Barbie Odera shivered when she recalled her 2017 move from Cameroon to Brooklyn Park, Minn. “It was a shock, coming from a very hot and humid country,” Malika said with a laugh, remembering her first […]

Happy Holidays from the University of North Dakota

Categories: Admissions

Greetings, From our home to yours, Kathy and I wish you all a wonderful holiday season. It’s been an extraordinary year with the reopening of UND’s campus. On our walks around the University and our trips around the state, it’s been rewarding to personally meet UND’s students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as the […]

Early Hawk gets the worm

Categories: Admissions

The early Fighting Hawk catches more than just worms. Students who take care of their University of North Dakota business now — rather than a month or two later — have the best chance to catch scholarships and the first choice of housing and courses for fall 2022. Here’s what your students need to do […]