Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer students have taken college-level classes after their high school graduation. If you have not taken college-level classes after your high school graduation, you are considered a first-year student and should make a reservation for first-year Orientation.

Make an Orientation Reservation

Transfer Students Starting Spring Semester

Transfer students starting spring semester are required to attend either a 90-minute virtual student panel or an on-campus Orientation.

On-Campus Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer orientation will help prepare you for your first semester at NDSU!

Guests and family members are invited to Orientation. Please see the schedule below for details.

Student Schedule

Time	Orientation Activity
8:15 a.m.	Check-In & Resource Fair
9:00 a.m.	Welcome
9:15 a.m.	Creating Connections
10:20 a.m.	On-Campus Living and Dining OR Commuter Student Experiences
11:15 a.m.	Lunch at a Dining Center
12:20 p.m.	Your NDSU Experience
1:05 p.m.	Technology at NDSU
1:30 p.m.	Paying for College
2:00 p.m.	Afternoon Tasks (complete at your own pace)
	Get Your NDSU Card
	Finger scan for entrance to dining halls
	Class Registration (for those not yet registered)
	Financial Aid Consultations (optional)
	Military and Veterans Certification Consultations (optional)
	Sign up for employment with NDSU Dining (optional)
	Set up a U.S. Bank Account (optional)
	Campus Tour (optional)
	Visit the NDSU Bookstore, IT Service Center, and One Stop (optional)

Guest Schedule

Time	Orientation Activity
8:15 a.m.	Check-In & Resource Fair
9:00 a.m.	Welcome (with students)
9:15 a.m.	Morning presentations: The Transition to NDSU Student Connections and Belonging Academic Advising and Career Development Student Well-Being On-Campus Living Experiences OR Commuter Student Experiences
12:20 p.m.	Lunch at a Dining Center
1:30 p.m.	Paying for College (with students)
2:00 p.m.	Additional Activities (complete with your student)
	Financial Aid Consultations (optional)
	Military and Veterans Certification Consultations (optional)
	Set up a U.S. Bank Account (optional)
	Campus Tour (optional)
	Visit the NDSU Bookstore, IT Service Center, and One Stop (optional)

Transfer Student Virtual Panel

During this virtual panel, staff from a variety of departments will answer the most frequently asked questions of new students. You'll gain insights into campus resources, policies, and how to make a positive transition during your first semester at NDSU. You'll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions.

The virtual panel will utilize the Zoom webinar platform.

Topics covered include:

Technology accounts and tools
Transfer credit process and Transfer Credit Reports
Degree requirements
Academic advising
Course materials
Online classes, resources, and tips for success
Paying for college, including cost of attendance, financial aid, scholarships, payment and more
ID cards and parking permits
Student engagement

A Zoom link will be emailed to those with reservations several days prior to the virtual panel.