Counselor Fundamentals

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

UND is here to help with questions

Categories: Admissions

The University of North Dakota is actively monitoring the difficult situation we all are experiencing with the coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time, we are committed to helping your students transition to UND in the fall. Notifications about the coronavirus, UND’s response to it or any impact on University classes or operations, will be communicated on the […]

UND’s Interim President Dr. Joshua Wynne on coronavirus

Categories: Admissions

The current coronavirus situation can be confusing, nerve-racking and worrisome. After dedicating nearly half a century to the betterment of human health, UND’s Interim President Dr. Joshua Wynne has a message about the ongoing COVID-19 situation. He hopes that his words will be helpful and enlightening. Read his full letter and article here. Stay up […]

Supersize my living space, please!

Categories: Admissions

In addition to residence halls, the University of North Dakota offers 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 counter. (Lasagna, anyone? C’mon over!) The […]

10 lucky students take home the prize

Categories: Admissions

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 February 28. Nearly 200 students and their guests attended the special daylong event that gave them their […]

The transition to UND starts now

Categories: Admissions

Now that your students are admitted to UND, they can start their transition for fall 2020.  If you or your students have questions, be sure to reach out to an Admissions Rep. They can walk your students through the transition process step by step to make sure they have all the information they need. Freshman New […]

On our Honors: Program puts students in demand

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Smart and motivated. That might just sum up some of the most recent UND freshman classes. The very latest group of 1,683 students racked up an average GPA of 3.50. That makes us smile! With so many high achievers joining the UND family, now is the perfect time to tell your students about our enhanced Honors Program — […]

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 […]

Freshman earns prestigious NASA internship

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Striding to the throwing circle, with all eyes upon him, Andy Samuel keeps his composure, even as the adrenaline surges. “I made the finals, and I kind of had a feeling I was going to get a big mark that day,” Samuel said. He hurled the 35-pound ball some 58 feet. It was a top-three […]

Explore a day in the life at Admitted Student Day

Categories: Admissions

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 has been right at home. It has been pretty easy, but figuring out where home is going to be for […]

Feb. 1 deadline for 2020-21 financial aid

Categories: Admissions

Just when students think they can’t go any FAFSA, they find out they can. The application period is now open for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2020-21 academic year. All students have to do is log onto FAFSA.gov and use 2018 taxes to complete the form. The priority deadline is Feb. 1, but the experts […]