International Graduate Admissions

Thank you for your interest in North Dakota State University! All students wishing to pursue a Master or Doctoral degree at NDSU apply for admission with the Graduate School. To find out more, please browse the sections below:
Documents Required to Issue Graduate I-20
Upon acceptance from the NDSU Graduate School, a copy of your admission letter will be sent to the Office of International Programs. Before your new I-20 can be issued, please complete the steps below:
- Submit Graduate I-20 Application online
- Click the Apply Now button on "Program Brochure: Information" page
- Follow User Identification Wizard steps to create a new user account
- Check your email for a temp password and use the "Non-NDSU Login" link to complete I-20 application items
- Print off and sign the Signature Verification Form
- Send the form as a scanned file by Skype, email, or fax to our office
- Submit all items listed under your Graduate I-20 Application
Want more information? View the Learning Content items located on your online Applicant Profile.
Contact the Office of International Programs (about I-20 process):
•Skype: ndsu.intl.admissions
•Email: ndsu.international@ndsu.edu
•Phone: +1-701-231-7895
•Fax: +1-701-231-1014
•Mailing addresses
•Meet Your International Student Advisor
Contact the Graduate School (check graduate admission/application status):
•Email: ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu
•Phone: +1-701-231-7033
Resources for International Graduate Applicants
Would you like to defer your enrollment as a graduate student?
Please complete the Request for Delayed Enrollment form and submit it to the Graduate School.