University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of North Dakota accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, University of North Dakota has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at University of North Dakota complete all the credits required within six years.

University of North Dakota offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of North Dakota may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of North Dakota?

University of North Dakota has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of North Dakota directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of North Dakota

When choosing a major, University of North Dakota students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of North Dakota.

Student Designed Majors

University of North Dakota allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of North Dakota does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of North Dakota

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Does University of North Dakota Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of North Dakota does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of North Dakota Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of North Dakota has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of North Dakota Give AP Credit?

✅ University of North Dakota offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of North Dakota Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of North Dakota offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of North Dakota.

Does University of North Dakota Require Internships?

🟨 University of North Dakota does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of North Dakota

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University of North Dakota Library

The main library on campus is the Chester Fritz Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of North Dakota

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of North Dakota offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Applied economics, counseling, chemistry, public administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of North Dakota have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of North Dakota has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of North Dakota include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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