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The University of North Dakota has always been ahead of its time. Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, UND gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 550-acre campus, the state's largest. We've emerged as an innovator in energy, medicine, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems. Our mission is to provide transformative learning, discovery, and community engagement opportunities for developing tomorrow's leaders. The Office of the President works with the campus community to shape the University of North Dakota's strategic direction. The Office of the Provost works closely with deans, department heads, student services professionals, faculty, and staff to provide quality educational programs and instructional services to campus. In support of the One UND Strategic Plan and the Research Grand Challenges, the mission of the Division of Research & Economic Development is to serve the broad research community of the University of North Dakota. This community is instrumental in meeting the strategic aims of the University. The aim is to expand and strengthen the University's commitment to research, scholarship, and creative activity as a means of sustaining and extending the knowledge base, enriching the teaching and learning environment, and enhancing economic development in the community, region, state, nation, and across the world. UND's Division of Student Affairs & Diversity advocates for students and creates a positive environment for all students. It manages housing, dining, wellness, and cultural programs. The Division of Research & Economic Development supports UND's distinction of being a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution with an international reputation for research and scholarship. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are our foremost concern. You have a right to feel safe at the University of North Dakota. We work diligently to reduce the crime's risk and potential but recognize we cannot do it alone. Safety and security is a shared responsibility, and we need your help. The best protection against campus crime are: A strong law enforcement presence. An aware, informed, alert campus community. A commitment to reporting suspicious activities and using common sense when carrying out daily activities. We're fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and positioned with Stanford, Harvard, and MIT among the Top 25 Most Innovative Schools. Earning a degree from a nationally accredited university like UND speaks to the quality of your education. It can also mean that credits taken are transferable to other accredited institutions. Financial aid is a broad term representing any financial assistance you receive to help pay for your education. There are several types of financial aid. You'll need to repay some types, while others are gifts that don't require you to pay them back. The most common types of financial aid are scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. Settle into one of our residence halls or apartments. You'll be steps away from classes and right in the middle of a buzzing campus. Students are eating together in the dining hall. Who needs to cook when you're steps away from wood-fired pizza, just-like-mom's tater tot hot dish, and the world's best monster cookies? We frequently rank as one of the healthiest and fittest schools in the nation. MSN's Fitbie.com gave us an A+ for health. Please search our database of 260+ student clubs and organizations. If you cannot find what interests you – start your club. Working on campus adds a new dimension to college. You will build your resume, hone your time management skills, and find mentors. Conduct your research or find a quiet place to study at the Chester Fritz Library. Many resources are available online. View full university

We are USD - the state's flagship university: The big-time university with a small-college feel. We are memorable mentors and lifelong friends. We are world-class academics and out-of-class opportunities. We are innovative technology and long-standing tradition. We are your university. We are in South Dakota. It has been called "elegant," "eye-catching," and "naturally beautiful" with a "striking combination of old and new structures." Most of all, it is called "home" by our students, faculty, and staff. Come and experience the beauty of USD for yourself. The University of South Dakota offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. As the oldest university in the state, the University of South Dakota serves as the flagship and the only public liberal arts university. Our Vision is "To be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation." Enrich your USD education with rich and meaningful learning experiences while developing the skills you need for your professional career. As South Dakota's flagship university, USD provides an extensive selection of high-quality, nationally-recognized, and affordable graduate and professional programs in our eight different colleges and schools. It would help if you had more tools to advance your career and the flexibility to integrate school into your already busy life. That is why we are committed to bringing our knowledge to you. USD Online and Off-Campus Education offer accredited, high-quality academic programs and courses with the flexibility, convenience, and affordability you desire. Our tuition rates remain very competitive, offering the same price, whether you are out-of-state, an in-state resident or if you take classes Online or Off-campus. All of our programs feature courses taught by the same faculty that teach on campus, allowing USD to maintain a challenging and rigorous curriculum focused on preparing you to move forward in your career. With online programs in Business, Healthcare, Education, and more, we are confident you will find the flexible and affordable program you are looking for. If you are academically talented and highly motivated, USD's Honors Program is for you. The Honors Program provides you with a participatory, get-involved education that promotes the exchange of ideas and personal passion for future endeavors. Even in your first or second year at USD, you can join research teams, earn mini-grants, present at national conferences, or conduct your research at sites around the world. Whatever your major, you will find research opportunities ranging from Latin American saxophone music to nanotechnology and from the use of lighting in theatre to the use of Facebook by potential employers. Step out of the classroom and broaden your USD experience with international travel and multicultural learning. Study abroad or study tour programs are available in most majors and enable you to complement your USD class work by focusing on language, culture, history, international business, or other areas of specific interest to you. Apply the concepts you learned in the classroom to real-world problems and community projects. You can enroll in service-learning courses, travel and serve on alternative break trips, participate in National Days of Service or volunteer your time with a local community agency. Study abroad or study tour programs are available in most majors and enable you to complement your USD class work by focusing on language, culture, history, international business, or other areas of specific interest to you. There is nothing quite like attending class on the beautiful USD campus. But with your job, family, and other responsibilities, it is not always possible to pursue your degree in Vermillion. Through our online and off-campus programs, we have moved some of our most popular programs closer to you while helping you move closer to your educational goal: A degree from the University of South Dakota. We are South Dakota's first university and home to the state's only law and medical schools. We may be South Dakota's university, but you will graduate to make a difference wherever your career takes you. Student Life provides a complete student experience to each member of the Coyote community. Whether you are here to make a difference or to find out what you are made for, the services available at the University of South Dakota will help you along the way. Life at USD is rooted deeply in diversity and inclusiveness with values that help students develop a sense of purpose, tradition, and community. By getting involved, you learn the skills that empower you to succeed in today's global society. Our dedication to ensuring that students and campus visitors with disabilities have full and equal access to all the programs and activities USD offers is by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2009). Accommodations are available to students with documented learning, physical or psychological disabilities. We are committed to providing services and support to ensure that students can access and participate in all activities, programs, and services at USD. Our services are available to students with qualifying and documented learning physical or psychological disabilities. View full university

High school should be full of learning, fun, friendship, and new experiences. At Dakota Adventist Academy, we have you covered. DAA is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian high school that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Because DAA is a boarding school, our students get to live on campus with their friends. That makes for closer friendships and more inclusive education. We are an accredited high school, so academics are important to us. With our goal of academic excellence, our graduates are qualified to succeed in college and career. Featuring advanced, vocational, and refined arts courses and programs, our students are only limited by their imagination. It is an experience like no other. Our campus sits just outside of Bismarck, North Dakota, surrounded by the history and beauty of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the Missouri River. We have lots of room to spread our wings here—over 1,000 acres of rolling green hills to call home. We are proud of our beautiful campus, which features a spacious gym, well-maintained ball fields, dormitories, modern classrooms, an on-campus horse barn, and much space to learn and play. Want to learn more about DAA and find out what makes our school special? Start by exploring our website. See what is happening, look at our calendar, browse our photos, check out our blog, and get a feel for who we are. Then contact us to schedule a visit so you can see for yourself. Outreach and serving the community is a large part of what it means to be a Dakota Adventist Academy student. Through acts of service, we give back to our community. Every year we have students participating in Bell Ringing with the Salvation Army and working with United Way on many local projects. But sometimes, we want to broaden our reach beyond our local projects and go out of our comfort zone. We have partnered with the People of Peru Project for a ten-day mission trip to Iquitos. View full school

Dakota Wesleyan University is a great place to learn, lead, serve, and explore your faith. We are committed to an education that prepares students for the careers of today and tomorrow. We know that employers are looking for students who can communicate, analyze, persuade, and collaborate while being technically proficient and continuing learning. We offer an experience that transforms and prepares, in an atmosphere focused on the student both in the classroom and through co-curricular activities. Dakota Wesleyan University is rooted in our four values: lifelong learning, leadership development, faith exploration, and genuine service to others. These values are deeply embedded in our United Methodist tradition and provide guidance and support to DWU graduates in their roles as thriving local and global communities. Our student body is purposefully small, which allows for an ideal student: faculty ratio of 13:1. This means that every student at DWU is more than just a number. We use the Clifton StrengthsFinder to develop the unique strengths of each student as an individual. We have intentionally created Dakota Wesleyan University to be a place where you can grow intellectually and ethically, where you can find, apply, and grow your innate strengths.DWU offers not only a transformative learning experience but a safe place to explore your faith and find meaning in community and service. All of this stems from a core mission based on our learning, leadership, faith, and service values. We are proud to put these values into practice in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in our co-curricular activities. As an inclusive educational community, Dakota Wesleyan University provides a transformative learning experience cultivating enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration, and meaningful service. Discover your strength at DWU! From our Learn Strong program to the Clifton StrengthsFinder inventory, from our focus on employability to our recognition of the importance of creativity and adaptability, everything we do at DWU is focused on developing your natural talents, supporting your achievement, and preparing you for success. Sure, you will get your degree from DWU—and in just four years, thanks to our 4-Year Graduation Guarantee. However, you will be gaining a personalized, hands-on education and focused on honing your strengths in academics, leadership, faith, and service. So bring your commitment, drive, and willingness to succeed and make a real difference in the real world. Navigating the ins and outs of college life can be overwhelming. That is why we have lots of people here to support you on this journey. If you need help with academics, your professors are your best first stop. They can recommend tutoring services if that is what you need to succeed. If you want someone to chat with – about relationships, challenges, homesickness, or just about anything, you might start with our campus counselor or campus pastor. For students with disabilities, you can learn about our services here. Our federally funded TRiO Student Support Services offers peer tutoring, peer mentorship, and many support services for students who qualify. For more information, contact Laurie Johnson, director of TRiO Student Support Services. If you would like to know all of the professionals in the student life department, you will find them here. At DWU, 85% of students participate in some experiential learning – by conducting independent research, doing an internship, or presenting at professional conferences. This is a great way to dive into your areas of interest while gaining valuable, resume-building experience. Our students have interned in state government, with sports agencies, telecommunications companies, manufacturers, retail companies, major healthcare organizations, law enforcement – the list goes on. For education majors, your student teaching experience is supplemented by the fact that we have an elementary school right on campus – you will find yourself in an elementary classroom as early as your first year. Opportunities abound for clinical hours, whether for nursing students or athletic trainers. Moreover, for added realistic training, occasionally, our nursing and AT majors have done simulation events where they practice an on-the-field athletic injury from assessment to “emergency department” in our state-of-the-art simulation labs, with local M.D.s providing oversight and recommendations. The great news is that you will find your professors and the Academic and Career Services Center are ready and willing to help you make the necessary connections to find the right experience for you. You may also find that independent research is a great way to set yourself apart. Through our Hughes Grant-in-Aid program, math and science majors may apply for funding to pursue an educational experience not available on campus. Students have traveled to other colleges in the U.S., and abroad they have done research worldwide and here in South Dakota, and they have experienced career-sparking volunteer opportunities. You will graduate from DWU confident in knowing who you are and what you have to contribute to the world. Our job is to clear the path for you—which we do as a university that focuses on helping you discover your unique strengths. We also make sure that 99% of our students receive a generous financial aid package, removing even more potential barriers to your success because the bottom line is that we want you to be successful—a force for good and much-needed change in the world. View full university

DSU was founded in 1881 as a school for teacher education in the Dakota Territory. Today, we're one of the most technologically-advanced campuses in the Midwest. A public university, we are governed by the South Dakota System Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. We specialize in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs. We stay true to our roots by placing a particular emphasis on teachers' preparation with expertise in computer technology in the teaching and learning process. We have more than 35 majors to choose from, plus a robust graduate program. On-campus and online, we work to keep class sizes small. The student-faculty ratio is just 17.4:1. Students who cannot make it to our main campus offer courses online through University Center - Sioux Falls.DSU provides learning that integrates technology and innovation to develop graduates ready to contribute to local, national, and global prosperity. Building upon its distinctive mission, DSU will become: The university of choice for those seeking a student-centered institution offers innovative programs grounded in teaching, research, technology, scholarship, and service excellence. An academic community that serves as an economic engine in local, national, and global markets. A campus recognized for its achievements in continuous quality improvement. Who wants to learn in an outdated classroom? At DSU, we focus on providing the technology you will use in your career. We focus on practical training. Because of this, our students see tremendous success. Our reputation for producing qualified workers makes employers seek DSU graduates. It also keeps our overall job placement rate at 99% for the latest graduating class—with many majors seeing a 100%placement rate. Our students work with professional technology. Our newly renovated Science Center offers the latest chemistry, biology, and physics labs that prepare students for jobs at Hematech, NASA, Los Alamos, and other leading scientific organizations. However, it is not just science. All of our majors and programs are infused with the latest technologies inside and outside of the classroom. We are more than just a four-year university. We integrate the latest technologies into the curriculums for every degree and program to prepare our students for the future better.So whether you are interested in Cyber Operations or English, Education, or IS, you will be gaining a hands-on, experience-based education that will tell the world that you're ready to take it on. Plus, students at DSU are just happier. We know this because we asked that DSU students reported being significantly more satisfied than students at other four-year public universities in a recent survey. Most people aren't aware of the breadth of academic programs we offer or their excellence level. With more than 35 undergraduate majors and several graduate degrees, we are South Dakota's designated information technology university. What does that mean? We integrate technology into all of our academic programs. In each of our majors, we work to prepare you for the modern workplace and beyond. You not only learn how to use technology, but you gain knowledge on how to communicate ideas better, work with people from a variety of backgrounds, and learn more about the global environment we live in. We offer associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees. We also offer certificates and minors that allow you to customize your plan of study even more. We immerse those creative minds in an environment that celebrates and rewards new thinking and new ideas. Dakota State University is proud to nurture that environment -- to be the catalyst -- for rewarding creation, invention, and opportunity for growth. The College of Arts & Sciences continues to provide leadership in demonstrating technology's application to the arts, humanities, science, math, music, and theatre. An innovative creation between faculty and students led to pairing vocal music with video games in a one-of-a-kind performance for the DSU Music Program. Art students created a site-specific sculptural installation bridging DSU's rich history and technology mission. Books were the chosen medium for the project as they represent the traditional method of transmitting information, i.e., the printed word. They refer to the education mission at DSU, speaking to the history of the institution. The students chose RGB as the project's theme, using only books from those colors. RGB stands for red, green, and blue, the primary colors of light, and the color model for electronic devices like tablets, scanners, and monitors. DSU undergraduate students have been commended on their research in the sciences with awards and recognition from NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium and the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Research. We think we do a pretty good job of offering a variety of activities here on campus. There is something for everyone, from Student Senate to Gaming Club, English Club, to a wide variety of intramural sports. In addition to all of the clubs and organizations, our residence life and FYRE programs offer tons of ways to get involved, make new friends, and truly stand out on our campus. View full university

North Georgia College & State University offers a high-quality college experience in a beautiful mountain setting, about an hour north of Atlanta. With more than 6,000 students, North Georgia is large enough to provide a wide array of opportunities and activities, but small enough to ensure personal attention from professors and to foster friendships among students. Located in Dahlonega, Ga., a small historic town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Georgia is a coeducational public university emphasizing strong liberal arts and pre-professional, professional, and graduate programs. The university offers more than 50 majors to prepare students for nearly any career. The state’s second-oldest university and the first to admit women, North Georgia, offer exceptional educational value, but it also offers values education. North Georgia’s faculty and staff are dedicated to the education and traditional values that help students excel in whatever career they choose. North Georgia is distinctive among its peer institutions in that it is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States. The Army ROTC Corps of Cadets comprises about 13 percent of the student population in North Georgia. Because of this distinction, North Georgia has been designated by the state legislature as The Military College of Georgia. Specializing in leadership training and developing civilian and military leaders since 1873, the state’s Board of Regents has designated North Georgia as a Georgia Leadership Institution. View full university

South Dakota State University is the State's largest and most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs. Our students get a personal, practical education on a vibrant campus with faculty that are engaged in the classroom and throughout campus. Flexible academic programs provide hands-on learning with professional experiences through internships, study abroad, and experiential learning today's students seek. We prepare students to make a difference in the world. The State's value is found in excellent academics, affordability through value-driven tuition and scholarship opportunities, and a campus community that creates Jackrabbits for life. More than 200 student organizations are available to ensure there is something for everyone. At SDSU, we challenge our students, faculty, and staff to imagine. Imagination is the most powerful tool we have to achieve our dreams. It is also a powerful tool as we seek to fulfill the collective responsibility we have. Standing on our historic land-grant mission, imagination is the catalyst that has helped our students and faculty positively impact helping change the world. SDSU students are provided with the education and opportunity to become the next generation of CEOs, architects, public officials, musicians, engineers, artists, scientists, healthcare providers, farmers and ranchers, inventors, graphic designers more. Our faculty continue to stretch the boundaries of knowledge, making discoveries through research and scholarly work that will drive tomorrow' soggy and foster global awareness. Today, the classrooms at SDSU do not look like the classrooms of yesterday. While technology continues to change in order to enhance learning, the students and faculty themselves are different. They come from nearly every State in our nation and over 90 countries. They come from different backgrounds and are more racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse. This diversity enriches our campus community and helps prepare all students to live in a dynamic and exciting world. South Dakota State University remains a healthy and robust institution of higher education. Our imaginations can guide us into the future as we continually seek to fulfill our land-grant mission of providing higher education benefits to all through education, research, and outreach. The university generates nearly a billion dollars in economic impact throughout South Dakota from a state investment of just over $64 million. That is what 'proof our high-performing faculty and staff, with vital academic programs, effectively and efficiently educate and train our highly motivated students. It is a rIt's sensibility we take seriously, one that guides our university every day. South Dakota State University offers a diverse academic portfolio of majors, minors, and specializations. We welcome you to our community of learners and encourage you to become part of the Jackrabbit family to discover your dreams and achieve your goals. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is a comprehensive home for international student and scholar services, international undergraduate admission, study abroad planning, and community connections programs. All services and activities are intended to help enrich international students' experience here at SDSU and expand global engagement for all students, faculty, and staff. The land-grant heritage of South Dakota State University, which began with a college founded in 1881, originates from local and national legislation dating back to 1862. The Morrill Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln in July of that year, embodied a revolutionary idea in higher education. The legislation created a new type of educational institution to instruct in both liberal and practical arts to people in all parts of the country who needed to work for a living. In 1889, when South Dakota achieved statehood, Congress, acting under the Morrill Act of 1862, granted 160,000 acres of land for the use and support of the "agricul" real college." By acc "posting this land allocation, the State had to designate the Agricultural College as a land-grant college. In 1965 Ph.D. programs were established in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics (later discontinued), Animal Science, and Plant Pathology (later discontinued). A decade later, in 1974, the College of General Registration was established to assist students undecided about majors, pre-professional students, or students who wanted a one or two-year general studies program. In 1975 the Department of Education was reorganized and renamed the Division of Education. In 1989 the Division of Education was granted college status. The College of Home Economics was renamed the College of Family and Consumer Affairs. We are the State's State's university—and if you ask us, the best. With South Dakota' Dakota 'comprehensive range of academic offerings, there is a place to explore everything from aerospace to zoology. No matter which of our 175 fields of study our students pursue, they get a personal, practical education on our vibrant campus. Undergrads and graduate students alike learn to succeed in classes led by dedicated professors. And nearly all of our alumni carry lifelong memories of their Jackrabbit years. Hands-on research projects with nationally respected professors, internships that bring coursework to life, and choices from over 200 student organizations ensure that there is something for everyone. As a land-grant university, we always have 'veserved South Dakota. Today we build on that tradition by developing respreservedglobal leaders. So it's no it 'rise that our studentsstudents'ts after commencement are that is of their friends from other universities—95 percent of our students go onto jobs, graduate school, or other opportunities such as internships and fellowships. View full university

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SD Mines) is committed to excellence in science and engineering academics and research and developing the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers. The university offers a wide array of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Our vision is for the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to be recognized as an exceptional engineering and science university. Our mission is To prepare leaders in engineering and science. To advance knowledge and its application. To serve the state of South Dakota, the region, and the nation. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can grow and succeed. We value the diversity of unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and talents within our community. Our goal is to promote a culture of respect, honor, understanding, integrity, and collaboration. It is through this diversity and inclusion that we find our strength. It is late-night study sessions, connecting over the love of robotics, cheering on the Hardrockers, and discovering four seasons of adventure in the Black Hills. Touted continuously as an education "best buy," SD Mines offers 19 science and engineering majors and 18 minors. Our Admissions Counselors are available to answer all your questions and help you with the admissions process. Through STEM academics, hands-on learning, personal attention, and paid internships, we provide exceptional engineering and science education at a price family can afford. We give students the personal attention needed to succeed. The average class size is 23 students. And, we do not let graduate students teach professors to teach. This focus on excellence in face-to-face undergraduate education is increasingly rare in American universities and is one of the things that makes Mines different. Our internship program is a hallmark of the Mines experience, with 77% of students earning at least one paid internship before graduating, giving their career a competitive edge. Last summer alone, students earned internships with over 250 different employers like Microsoft, NASA, Ford, 3M, and ExxonMobil in 44 states at about $18 an hour - or participated in paid research positions before graduation, like the world's flagship neutrino project, a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. We are happy you are interested in applying to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In any given year, international students make up approximately 5% of the student population. We also have faculty members from all over the world. The School of Mines community includes people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who collaborate to advance science and engineering. Many college students find it necessary to supplement their personal and family financial resources to attend college. The Financial Aid Office will make every effort to develop a financial aid package (some combination of loan, work, grant, and scholarship) to help capable, qualified, and needy students. However, the student should still be prepared to pay for a portion of his or her college costs, and parents of dependent students are expected to assist with the student's cost of education to the extent to which they are able. While all undergraduate students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology major in one of 16 engineering and science disciplines, they must also take courses in our core curriculum so that they write and communicate effectively and understand the human experience and the world around them through the study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. There are no comfortable degrees at Mines. But if you are admitted and are willing to work hard, the exceptional faculty at Mines are willing to help you succeed. Our campus boasts a vibrant patchwork of concerts and intramurals, lectures and plays, student clubs and impromptu volleyball games, and cheering fans packing the stands on game day. Oh, and it is all minutes away from a bustling downtown loaded with restaurants and pubs, boutiques, and cafes – a slice of big city life with a small-town soul. With so much to offer, there is campus life happening wherever you look. Discover yours. Per the university's mission, we support the personal and identity development and a balanced self by facilitating individual counseling, and group programming focused on resiliency skill-building, health and wellness, multicultural and inclusive awareness, and community responsibility. The Career and Professional Development Center at the School of Mines works with students, employers, and the community to ensure Mines students graduate ready for a rewarding career. Mines students are highly sought after due to their professional development and strong academics. Along with vital academic programs, SD Mines provides students with professional development opportunities through Mines Advantage or the Professional Development Institute. Stroll through our vibrant quad, situated in the heart of campus, and discover natural beauty surrounded by intellectual vitality. A mosaic of discovery and invention, innovation and impact, a stunning backdrop for quality education and exceptional results. View full university

The University of North Dakota (UND) is the state's oldest university, equipping students with the insights to lead and the skills to make a difference. Our mission is to provide transformative learning, discovery, and community engagement opportunities for developing tomorrow's leaders. Nearly 13,500 students from around the world are enrolled in our 225+ programs. Advance your degree or career in a way that's convenient for you. Further, your job, broaden your knowledge or take a course for fun. The University of North Dakota offers a wide variety of non-academic courses for personal and professional development. And the best part? All terms are available online, so you never have to travel or go to class at a set time. Schedule a campus visit, review admission requirements, and learn how to apply for financial aid when you're enrolling in college for the first time. Determine your transfer credits or how to use it when you're coming to UND from a 2-year or community college or another 4-year college or university. Progress in your current career or embark on a new one through advanced academic coursework at the state's center of research and innovation. Ake advantage of the education benefits, partnerships, and funding specifically for those who have served, or continue to do, our country through the armed forces. Enroll in select academic programs at UND, regardless of where you are in the world, to earn a degree or certificate on your terms. Discover the high-quality curriculum, affordable tuition, and small size that make UND a great place to study the law. Embark on a path that allows you to be your best self, caring for others with a high-quality education from the state's only school of medicine. Get prepared to tackle your senior year by exploring your college options early and learning more about UND's admission process. Learn critical facts about campus safety, admission requirements, and how to pay for a UND education that sets your son or daughter up for success. Pack The Ralph on hockey nights and go to Feast of Nations – the region's largest multicultural event. Research at UND shapes the next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers, and leaders in government and industry. UND is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution with an international reputation for research, notably in health sciences, nutrition, energy, environmental protection, aerospace, and engineering. Having research-informed teaching makes going to a top-tier research university like UND unique. At UND, our students are an integral part of the research. Studies show students who engage in research are twice as likely to graduate, five-times more likely to go on to graduate school, and have more successful careers after graduation. Founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, our founders believed they could make a difference. And they did. Like our founders, we believe that no obstacle is too big and no challenge too significant. Throughout our long history, we have faced our share of challenges, but we've come back stronger each time. In times of adversity, we come together and keep fighting. For us, persistence pays off. Over time, our nicknames and logos have changed. But as history reminds us, our tradition does not change. Like all of our past mascots, the Fighting Hawk embodies the collective determination of UND and our great athletes. It represents our sharp vision, our determination, and our mentality to rise above adversity. Our 100+ year athletic legacy continues to soar. We've recently achieved conference championships in football, volleyball, and men's and women's basketball. And let's not forget our 2016 NCAA Men's Hockey Championship — our 8th in school history. View full university