Academic Policies

Degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are offered at NDSU. For more information about the various programs of study leading toward baccalaureate degrees, consult the college sections of this bulletin. Graduate degree requirements and fields of study are summarized in the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies section of this bulletin. For more complete details, see the Graduate Bulletin online.

Degree & Credit Information

Undergraduate Majors & Minors
Available Degrees by Major
Academic Credit
General Education Program
- Intended Student Outcomes
- General Education Requirements
- General Education Category Descriptions
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Credit by Examination
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examination
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DSST Examinations
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Course Challenge
Academic Degree and Credit Information
- Degrees Awarded
- Second Degree
- Majors and Minors
- Certificates
- Exceptions to Academic Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Graduating with Honor
- Degree Posting
- Diplomas
Commencement

Registration & Advising

Academic Calendar
- Academic Year/Semester System
- Mid-Term Grades
- Dead Week
- Final Examinations
Academic Planning and Registration
- Academic Advising
Classification of Students
- Eligibility for Co-Curricular Activities
Registration Information
- Dual Career Registration
- Changes in Registration
  - Adding Courses
  - Dropping Courses
  - Auditing Courses
  - Wait Listed Classes
  - Instructor's Drop Policy
  - Cancellation of Registration
  - Withdrawal to Zero Credits
Class Attendance
Student Credit Load
Collaborative Student Registration
Tri-College University
Summer Session
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