2026 Orientation Presentations
The video presentations provided here will help you better know what to expect at NDSU and be prepared for your first semester.
Academic Advising and Career Development: A Holistic Approach
Learn how NDSU's approach to academic advising integrates with career exploration and opporutnities throughout a student's time at NDSU and beyond.
Academic Information Session: Career & Advising Center - Exploratory Students at NDSU
This presentation from the Career and Advising Center explains how NDSU helps students who have not chosen an academic major explore possible academic programs.
Bison Ready - Course Materials
The NDSU Bookstore's course materials program called Bison Ready offers one flat fee for all course materials regardless of students' courses or academic programs.
Career and Advising Center
Learn how to find and contact your academic advisor, use Bison Advise, tips for academic success, and the career and advising services provided to you throughout your time at NDSU and even as an alumnus.
College of Arts & Sciences Guest Presentation
Learn about the College of Arts and Sciences and its commitment to teaching, research, and community engagement. The diverse offerings, student support, and tips for success are discussed.
College of Business Guest Presentation
Learn about student support services and resources available through the College of Business as well as expectations, academic requirements, advising, and job placement after graduation.
College of Engineering Guest Presentation
Learn about the College of Engineering including the college structure, leadership, resources, and advice for student success. Offerdahl Hall, which will open in the fall of 2026, student involvement, and practical computer suggestions for engineering students are also discussed.
College of Health and Human Sciences Guest Presentation
Learn about the College of Health and Human Sciences academic departments and programs, advising and other resources, habits for success, and conduct standards. Families and other supporters will also learn how they can support their student's success.
Information Technology Services
Learn about your two IT accounts, information technology services, and the IT knowledge base.
Office of Student Engagement
Engagement in and out of the classroom is an important part of the NDSU experience. Learn about the many opportunities for connection and engagement offered through the Office of Student Engagement and across campus.
Online Learning Tips
Whether you will complete your entire degree online or will take an occassional online course, these tips for online learning will help you meet your goals.
Paying for College
Subjects covered in the presentation include tuition and fees, cost of attendance, financial aid, billing and payments, and other financial-related topics.
Student Connections and Belonging
Learn how students make connections that matter and increase their sense of belonging at NDSU.
Transitions to NDSU
This presentation addresses common questions, introduces campus that support students, and covers how loved ones can support students through the transition.
Transferring Credits to NDSU
Topics included are transfer and test credit policies, transfer credit and degree completion, and the transfer credit report.
Virtual Panel - May 18, 2026
This virtual orientation is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions new students have. Many of the videos on this webpage are included in the virtual panel in addition to helpful links and a question and answer period with campus experts.