Admitted Students

Admitted Students
Admitted Students
Congratulations Future Bison!
We are so excited to welcome you to the Herd and can't wait for you to be a part of the NDSU community. Share your excitement, connect with other future students, and view your next steps.
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Next Steps for Admitted Students
1) Set up your student accounts
Who should do this
: First-Year, Transfer, Early-Entry, Non-Degree
As an NDSU student you'll have 2 primary accounts:
1)
ND University System
(Campus Connection) account
2)
Bison Login
account
To set up these accounts, you’ll need your EMPL/student ID number, which was included in your admission letter.
Set up your student accounts
2) Apply for financial aid & scholarships
Who should do this
: First-Year and Transfer
All degree-seeking students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Scholarships
: NDSU awards millions of dollars in scholarships to new first-year and transfer students.
Other Financial Aid
: To be considered for federal student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
studentaid.gov/fafsa
Apply for scholarships
Apply for financial aid
3) Make housing selections
Who should do this
: First-Year and Transfer
All first-year students and transfer students starting within one year of high school graduation, are guaranteed housing through our On-Campus Living Requirement. Other transfer students may elect to live on campus, and have several housing options from which to choose.
View housing options
4) Make it official - commit to NDSU
Who should do this
: First-Year and Transfer
Watch your email and mail for additional information on how to officially let us know if you plan to attend NDSU.
5) Prepare for class registration and on-campus orientation
Who should do this
: First-Year and Transfer
Keep an eye on your email for pre-registration and orientation steps leading up to your first semester.
Review First-Year Student Registration and Orientation details
Review Transfer Student Registration and Orientation details
6) Connect with your NDSU Admission Counselor
Who should do this
: First-Year, Transfer, Early Entry, Non-Degree
Your NDSU admission counselor is here to assist you through every step. Connect with them to ask questions or review your next steps to officially joining the Herd.
Connect with your Admission Counselor
7) Send your final documents
Who should do this
: First-Year and Transfer
Make sure to send your official final transcripts from high school and/or college prior to your first term at NDSU.
High school transcripts should include graduation date
Send all college transcripts with final grades, including credits earned through PSEO/CIS/Dual Credit
How to send documents
8) Complete MN reciprocity form (if applicable)
Who should do this
: First-Year, Transfer, Early Entry, Non-Degree who are MN residents
MN residents may qualify for a reduced tuition rate that is comparable to the North Dakota tuition rate, known as reciprocity. In order to qualify, you must complete the online Tuition Reciprocity Application through the MN Office of Higher Education.
Complete the
2025-26
reciprocity form if starting in the summer 2026
Complete the
2026-27
reciprocity form if starting in fall 2026 or spring 2027
Apply for MN reciprocity
Admitted Student Portal
We created this portal just for you - your one-stop place to keep track of what's next as you begin your Bison adventure.
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Office of Admission
Dept 2832, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Email
ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Phone
: 701-231-8673 or 1-800-488-NDSU
Meet our team
Admission
Email: ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-8643
Campus location: Ceres Hall 114
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