At North Dakota State University, we are driven by a shared commitment to transformation. We are grounded in our people, our purpose and our promise to students and the state. Together, we are shaping the future as a student-focused, land-grant R1 research university.
Our mission is clear and enduring: to prepare students for meaningful lives and careers, advance knowledge that addresses real-world challenges and strengthen communities across North Dakota and beyond. This mission guides our decisions and inspires our work every day.
NDSU is moving forward with focus and momentum. We are expanding enrollment and student success, elevating our R1 research enterprise, investing in the well-being of the people who power our mission and advancing our land-grant role in service to North Dakota. These priorities reflect both who we are and where we are going.
Through this work, NDSU students experience hands-on, immersive learning shaped by discovery. They learn alongside exceptional faculty in undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, gaining the skills, confidence and perspective needed to launch and advance careers, lead with purpose and make an immediate impact.
Our culture of excellence extends beyond the classroom and laboratory. Athletics play a powerful role in building pride, connection and shared purpose, with student-athletes who lead with integrity, resilience and determination — embodying the spirit of Bison Nation.
As we look ahead, North Dakota State University remains committed to transforming lives and communities through education, research and outreach. With confidence in our mission and belief in our people, we will continue to embrace opportunity, meet challenges with purpose and build a future worthy of NDSU’s promise.
David Cook
NDSU President