Discover Coatings Science at NDSU

For decades, NDSU has offered summer short courses in coatings science, designed for both newcomers and professionals looking to expand their expertise. These courses provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and insights from leaders in the field—helping you stay at the forefront of coatings research and applications.

Lodging for the short course will be at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The luxurious 18 story Radisson Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Fargo with a skyway system conveniently connecting the hotel to a variety of restaurants and entertainment, shops and financial institutions. Hector International Airport is 4.5 miles from the hotel. The newly renovated guest rooms include features such as Select Comfort Sleep # beds with down comforters, high speed internet access, coffeemakers, remote control color cable TV, free HBO, irons and ironing boards and many more amenities. The Radisson Hotel also offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport. The Health Spa includes an Aqua Swim Lap Pool, whirlpools, saunas and exercise equipment.

Guests can either:

  1. Call the hotel directly at 701.232.7363 and refer to the NDSU Coatings and Polymeric Materials Short Course
  2. Room Block

The discounted rate and room block will be held until May 2, 2025. Please make your reservation prior to that date to guarantee your room.

The Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials will provide transportation between the Radisson and the NDSU campus during the Short Course.

The short courses are held on the campus of North Dakota State University in Fargo.

Discounted registration ends April 23, 2025

Registration closes May 9, 2025

Coatings Science Short Course: $2400 by April 23; $2575 after April 23

Corrosion Prevention: $1500 by April 23; $1700 after April 23

Register for both courses by May 9, 2025 for a discounted rate of $3250 (Discount reflected on checkout)

Hector International Airport (FAR) is adjacent to the NDSU campus and is served by Delta Airlines via Minneapolis, United Airlines via their hubs in Chicago or Denver, American via Chicago and Dallas and Allegiant Airlines via Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, or Orlando. Transportation will be provided from the airport to the Hotel and to the airport at the conclusion of the course.

Registration closed. Please check back later for 2026 course information.

Clothing for the course is casual. We can never predict what our weather will be, as it sometimes changes from hour-to-hour. You can probably expect daytime temperatures around 70°- 80° F. There may be rain, but usually no snow! Evenings are usually cool, a light jacket or sweater is suggested. A tour of our laboratories in the Research & Technology Park, a "graduation" banquet and more is included.

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