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With Online & Distance Education from the University of North Dakota, you can continue your education while you continue to live and work in your own community!
- Interact with your instructors through a virtual classroom.
- Complete your assignments from anywhere—at the time and place of your choice! Many online courses do not require a set class meeting day, time, or location.
- Experience the same quality learning experience as traditional courses.
- Get access to student support services, such as online tutoring, library, tech support, and advising services.
To help you get started, here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding transferring to UND.
Does UND have Transfer/Articulations Agreements with other schools?
Yes. The University of North Dakota has a growing list of hundreds of Transfer Agreements (also known as Articulation Agreements) with community colleges across the region. Transfer Agreements will help you see exactly how classes will transfer to UND from our partner schools.
Transferring from North Dakota
If you completed an Associate of Arts degree or general education requirements at another North Dakota University System (NDUS) school, these credits will count the same as if you completed the general education (Essential Studies) requirements at UND.
If you finished general education requirements at another North Dakota school recognized by the General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA), request the school to send proof on your behalf to the UND Registrar's Office in order to transfer the credits.
Transferring from Minnesota
If you are transferring from one of Minnesota's State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) institutions, you will have satisfied UND's general education (Essential Studies) requirements if either of the following conditions is met during or after 2001:
- You completed a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate of Arts degree program at an MnSCU institution; or
- You completed the 39 to 44 credits of MnSCU general education requirements (MnTransfer Curriculum) as verified by the MnSCU institution.
If you don't meet one of these conditions, UND will evaluate your transfer credits on an individual, course-by-course basis.
How do I apply to UND as a transfer student?
If you have less than 24 completed, transferable college-level credits, you are required to follow the admission requirements for New Freshman. See UND Enrollment Services for complete details.
If you have 24 or more completed, transferable college-level credits, you are required to:
Step 1
Complete the UND Undergraduate Admissions Application and submit the $35 (U.S. Funds) non-refundable application fee.
Step 2
Submit your Official Transcripts from All Previously Attended Colleges/Universities to:
UND Admissions Office
264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357
Step 3
Send your High School Transcripts* to:
UND Admissions Office
264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357
*If you have 60 or more completed, transferable college-level credits, you do not need to submit your high school transcripts.
For more information regarding admissions and transfer student information, see UND Enrollment Services.
Will my credits transfer to UND?
In general, if you have college-level credits from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution of higher education, all credits with a passing grade will transfer to UND.
There are certain exceptions to this rule, and those exceptions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- remedial or preparatory courses
- credit granted for life experience by other institutions
- institution-based credit by examination
- non-degree continuing education courses
Academic departments will determine if the transferred credits will apply to your specific major and degree program. To graduate from the University of North Dakota, at least 60 credits must be from a 4-year, regionally accredited college or university. The last 30 credits must be taken from UND. Depending on your degree program, you may be required to complete specific courses through UND.
For more information about transferring to UND, see Transfer Information in the UND Academic Catalog.
When will I know if my transferred credits applied to my degree program?
After you have been admitted, the UND Admissions Office will evaluate your transcript to determine which courses will transfer to UND. In general, if you have college-level credits from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, all credits with a passing grade will transfer to UND.
About a month later, the academic department will notify you which transferred credits applied to your degree program at UND. Some courses that are accepted by UND may not satisfy the specific requirements for your degree program.
For more information about transferring to UND, see Transfer Information in the UND Academic Catalog.
How can I complete UND's required Essential Studies (general education) courses?
To graduate with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota, you are required to complete 39 credits of Essential Studies (general education) courses.
These courses are designed to:
- challenge you to think critically and creatively
- reason using numbers and charts
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- find and evaluate information from various kinds of sources
- increase your understanding of the role of diversity in a complex world
To complete the Essential Studies requirements, you have 2 main options:
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Take semester-based OR open-enrollment, independent study courses from UND.
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Take general education courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at a location near you. Prior to taking general education course from another institution, you should check with UND Online & Distance Education to make sure the credits will transfer and apply to your degree program.
Who should I contact for more information about transferring to UND?
To answer your questions about transfer credits and academic advisement, you can connect directly with UND's full-time transfer student representative who works with the UND Office of Enrollment Services. Call 701-777-4463 or 1-800-CALL-UND ext. 4463, or e-mail your questions: enrollmentservices@mail.und.edu.