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Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota offers more than 200 programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, law, and medical degrees. Each year more than 14,000 students from every state and more than 50 nations take advantage of UND’s exceptional educational programs. UND is one of only 47 public universities in the nation with both accredited schools of law and medicine. Admired for its beautiful campus and extensive resources, UND has earned an international reputation for its academic and research programs, and consistently ranks high in publications, such as U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
UND is a Yellow Ribbon School and offers the in-state tuition rate to all active duty military, veterans, and their spouses. Dependents of active duty military also receive the in-state tuition rate.
The 2012 Guide to Online Schools has named UND as one of the "top 3 military-friendly online schools" in the nation. U.S. News & World Report also ranked UND #3 spot in the nation for its delievery of student and technolgy support services for its online bachelor’s degree programs. Plus, UND placed in the top 75 in 5 different catagories for its online graduate programs in business and nursing.
Meet Our Students
Valleri Merrill - University of North Dakota
Instructional Design & Technology - Online
Air Force, Spouse extraordinaire!
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"UND has been incredibly military (spouse!) friendly! My instructors have been understanding of the demands of the military lifestyle, and were even understanding of a mid-semester military move! I definitely chose the right place to pursue my graduate degree!"
Academics
| Degrees | |
 | Associate Degree |
 | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree |
| First Professional Degree |
| Doctor's Degree |
| Grants Medical Degree |
| Certificates | |
| Less Than One Year Certificate |
| One But Less Than Two Years Certificate |
| Two But Less Than Four Years Certificate |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate |
| Master 's Certificate |
| First Professional Certificate |
| Accreditations | |
| Regional Accreditation |
| National Accreditation |
| Hybrid Accreditation |
| Programmatic Accreditation |
| Credits | |
| School is VA Approved |
| Accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
| Part of SOC Degree Network System |
| Part of the DANTES external |
| Gives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams |
| Accepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST |
| Gives ACE credit for military training and experience |
Policy on the transfer of creditsIn general, if students have college-level credits from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher education, all passed and attempted credits will transfer to UND provided that: 1) the courses are in disciplines offered at or related to those offered at UND; and 2) the courses do or would receive credit if offered at UND. UND’s academic departments will determine if the transferred credits will apply to the specific major and degree program.
Credits that will not transfer to UND include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) remedial or preparatory courses, 2) credit granted for life experience by other institutions, 3) institution-based credit by examination, and 4) non-degree continuing education courses.
Noteworthy awards or recognitionsIn 2011 and 2012, Military Advanced Education named UND as one of the “Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities” in the nation.
In 2012, Guide to Online Schools named UND as one of the “Top 3 Military-Friendly Online Schools” and as one of the “Top 12 Nonprofit Online Schools” in the country.
U.S. News & World Report also ranked UND as #3 in the nation for the delivery of student and technology services for its online bachelor’s degree programs. UND also placed in the top 75 in 5 different U.S. News category rankings for its online graduate programs in business and nursing.
GetEducated.com named UND’s online top-accredited MBA and MPA programs as a “Top 10 Best Buy.”
UND has partnered with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for its distance engineering bachelor’s degree programs.
Carol Anson, UND’s Veteran Certifying Official, received the 2007 Veteran Certifying Official of the Year Award from the North Dakota State Approving Agency.
Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams999
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Meet Our Students
Valleri Merrill - University of North Dakota
Instructional Design & Technology - Online
Air Force, Spouse extraordinaire!
View Profile
"UND has been incredibly military (spouse!) friendly! My instructors have been understanding of the demands of the military lifestyle, and were even understanding of a mid-semester military move! I definitely chose the right place to pursue my graduate degree!"
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Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled525
Number of total students enrolled14,697
Number of military to total students enrolled full time3.36%
Number of military to total students enrolled part time4.21%
Number of military dependents enrolled127
Graduation rate for Non-veterans51.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
| Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Child care facilities subsidized for military dependents |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingIn 2009, UND established the Military Affairs Committee, which is comprised of current active duty military members, national guard members, civilian employees associated with the military, veterans from multiple services branches, as well as key UND staff members involved in military issues, to provide effective support and to better serve the integration needs of service members and veterans—both inside and outside of the classroom.
In addition, a large, cross-campus, collaborative project, the Deployment Research Initiative, is working to identify the particular barriers and supports that service members and veterans encounter in the transition from deployment to college, including transition challenges, the impact of experiencing multiple losses, the differences in teaching strategies between the military and UND, the unique set of stressors not experienced or understood by civilians, and relationship concerns.
Military students called to active service return without penalty policyStudents returning from active duty will be given priority registration times, which allows them to register for classes at the earliest time possible and before most other UND students. Returning service members who missed the priority registration period will be able to register any time after their readmission application is processed. Advisors will work with students in setting up schedules and getting into courses that may be full.
In addition, returning service members will not be charged late fees for their first semester back at UND.
Student Veteran AssociationsMilitary Association of College Volunteers (MACV)
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceStudents who are called to active military duty must contact UND’s VA Certifying Official. A student not on active military service at the beginning of an academic term who is called or ordered to active military service for 14 consecutive days or longer during the term shall have the right, at the student’s option:
1. To withdraw from any or all classes in which the student is enrolled and be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees (subject to applicable laws/regulations). The student shall not receive credit or a grade for classes from which the student withdraws. A student in good standing shall have the right to be readmitted and re-enroll, without penalty or re-determination of admission eligibility, within 1 year following release from active military service; or
2. To request an incomplete under the institution’s incomplete policy; or
3. To continue and complete the course for full credit at the discretion of the faculty member.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS & FACULTY
• 200+ academic programs, including 100 graduate and 50 online programs.
• “Top 200 Best National Universities” - U.S. News & World Report.
• “Top 3 Military-Friendly Online Schools" – Guide to Online Schools.
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission at the highest level.
• More than 93% of professors hold highest degree in their field.
FLEXIBLE: ONLINE or ON CAMPUS
• Full- and part-time options with day, evening, and online classes.
• Unique online programs offered, including engineering, forensic psychology, space studies, aviation, and social work.
• "Self-paced" undergraduate courses, 2 bachelor's degrees, and professional certifications available online or by mail.
AFFORDABLE
• In-state tuition rate available to all active duty military, veterans and their spouses regardless of residency status.
• Yellow Ribbon Program –up to $12,000 per student per year.
• Financial aid, military, veteran and dependent tuition assistance accepted.
SUPPORTIVE
• SOC member, DANTES, approved, and some CLEP and ACE credit accepted.
• Exceptional support services, including Adult Re-Entry and Veterans Upward Bound programs.