Arrival Checklist
Planning your Travel
Fargo Airport
Students can arrive at Hector International Airport in Fargo: https://www.fargoairport.com (Airport code: FAR)
You will NOT go through Customs at the Fargo airport upon leaving the plane. You will go through Customs at your first port of entry to the United States. The Fargo airport is not large, so once you depart your plane, the baggage claim is only a minute or two away.
Weather + Winter information
Before you depart for Fargo, please watch the weather forecast for your arrival date and dress appropriately.
If you are arriving in the summer or early fall, the weather can be warm and pleasant, or very hot. Fall can also be cool, so a light jacket is recommended.
If you are arriving in winter, the weather can be very cold with snow, so be prepared with a coat/jacket, hat, gloves, and warm shoes. To learn more and better prepare click here.
Weather Channel: Current 4-day forecast for Fargo, ND (zip code 58102 for North Fargo)
Navigating Campus
NDSU campus map and building directory
Transit (MATBUS)
Campus Parking
Other Important Information
Housing
If you have been admitted and need to apply for on-campus housing, apply here.
Click here for important academic dates and deadlines for the upcoming semester/academic years: Dates & Deadlines
NDSU Bookstore & Course Materials
The NDSU Bookstore is your one-stop-shop for course materials. For more information visit http://www.ndsubookstore.com/coursematerials.
NDSU Student Card
The NDSU Cardis required for many of your day-to-day activities at NDSU. When you arrive at NDSU, you will receive your ID at the NDSU Card Center. For more information, check out their website: https://www.ndsu.edu/it/help/card_center/
Immunization Screening Appointment
All new international students are required to complete an immunization screening appointment through the NDSU Student Health Service. Click here for more information.
Health Insurance
All students are required to purchase university approved health insurance. Every year, the health insurance through UnitedHealthcare StudentResources begins August 16th for Fall entry, January 1st for Spring entry, and mid-May for Summer entry. You can find more detailed information on this page.
Meeting New People
Getting involved on-campus is a GREAT way to meet new people. If you want to reach out to different student organizations at NDSU, you can learn about the student organizations and associations on campus here: https://myndsu.ndsu.edu.
Fun things to do in Fargo
Want to know about fun things to do in Fargo? Check out the Fargo-Moorhead Visitor's Bureau website for events and things to do in the community year-round: https://www.fargomoorhead.org/things-to-do.
Contact
Contact your advisor at NDSU.ISS@ndsu.edu.