Welcome!
Orientation and Student Success recognizes that the transition to college can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you are coming to North Dakota State University directly from high school, transferring from another college or university, or returning as a nontraditional student, Orientation and Student Success is here to help make that transition a positive experience.
Orientation and Student Success Programs
- ACE (Academic Collegiate Enhancement) Tutoring
- Alcohol & Drug Prevention Programs
- Family Programs
- New Student Orientation
- Welcome Week
Mission
The Office of Orientation and Student Success works in collaboration with the campus community to provide programs and services aimed at enhancing retention and fostering student success. Orientation and Student Success is a department in the Division of Student Affairs
New Student Fee
The Office of Orientation and Student Success is funded by a $120.00 non-refundable fee charged to all new undergraduate and professional degree seeking students in their first semester at NDSU. The new student fee provides operations and personnel costs aimed at promoting student success and retention, including but not limited to, orientation and welcome week programs, tutoring services, and family weekend programs.
Freshman Orientation Reservations
The freshman orientation reservation process is now available. Students may reserve a session by completing the online reservation form.
