All admission materials must be received and processed by the Graduate School before your file is forwarded to the department for review. Incomplete files will not be reviewed, and it is your responsibility to make sure all materials have been received by the Graduate School.

• Online Application - Click here to apply Online
• Official transcript(s) (grade report)
• A $35 application fee and $10 processing fee (International applicants must pay an additional $15 transcript evaluation fee.)
• Statement of purpose outlining your reasons for pursuing graduate study
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores for International applicants

Mail your documents to

Mailing Address:
NDSU Graduate School
NDSU Dept. 2820
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108

Delivery Address (for courier deliveries):
NDSU Graduate School
201 Old Main
1340 Administration Avenue
Fargo, ND 58102

Once the department has reviewed the application and made a recommendation, the Graduate School reviews your file and admits or denies admission to a graduate program. You will be notified of the decision by letter at that time.