Weekend and Special Events

Our weekend and special events give you the chance to connect with academic programs, explore campus life and meet students and faculty. Weekend visits are primarily programmed based on academic college, but most are open to any prospective student regardless of your academic interest — except for College of Business events, which are reserved for students interested in those majors.

To register for an event, click on a date and complete the online form.

If you have question about visits, please contact our office at ndsu.visit@ndsu.edu or 701-231-8643.

Featured Event: Discover NDSU

Discover NDSU includes some of our largest visit events of the year. Spring options include our Admitted Student Day and Junior Day sessions, which provide prospective students with the opportunity to tour campus facilities, meet students and professors and learn more about academic life, student involvement, scholarships and other opportunities available at NDSU.

We recommend registering early, as these events fill quickly.

View the full schedule and registration
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Career & Major Exploration

Not sure what you want to study? No problem! Join NDSU staff for an interactive session designed to help you explore how your interests align with potential majors, career paths and the resources available at NDSU to support your success.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 registration
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College Visit Events

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College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences at NDSU offers hands-on learning opportunities such as clinical placements, internships and student organizations that prepare students for impactful careers. Join us to learn more about programs that power the future, including exercise science, health services, human development and family science, medical laboratory science, nursing, nutrition science, pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, radiologic sciences, respiratory care and sport management.

Can’t make the listed dates? Explore our other visit options.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 registration Saturday, May 2, 2026 registration
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College of Engineering

Engineering at NDSU is about solving problems and building the future. Join us to learn more about programs designed for doing, including agricultural & biosystems engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, construction management, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering & management, information technology, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, and general engineering.

Can’t make the listed dates? Look at our other engineering-focused visits.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 registration Saturday, April 11, 2026 registration
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College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources

The College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources offers diverse programs and hands-on learning opportunities such as internships, co-ops and student organizations. Learn more about programs that help sustain our world, including agribusiness, agricultural economics, agricultural education, agricultural sciences, agricultural technology, animal science, biotechnology, crop and weed sciences, economics, equine science, family and consumer sciences education, food science, horticulture and urban agriculture, microbiology, natural resources management, pre-veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.

Can’t make the listed date? Explore our other visit options.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 registration
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College of Business

Business at NDSU combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience. Join us to learn more about programs that prepare students with real tools for real outcomes, including accounting, business administration, finance, global business, management information systems, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Experience our main campus and downtown Fargo facilities.

Can’t make the listed date? Look at our other business-focused visits.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 registration
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College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences helps transform curiosity into a career through a curriculum designed for discovery and connection. Join us to learn more about programs with endless possibilities, including agricultural communication, anthropology, biochemistry and molecular biology, biological sciences, biological sciences education, business education, chemistry, chemistry education, comprehensive science education, criminal justice, English, English education, health education, history, journalism, management communication, mathematics, mathematics education, music, philosophy, ethics and applied humanities, physical education, physics, physics education, political science, pre-medicine and pre-professional programs, psychology, public history, social studies and history education, sociology, Spanish, Spanish education, statistics, strategic communication, theatre arts and women and gender studies.

Design, Architecture and Art majors:

Spark creativity and connection through hands-on opportunities in apparel, retail merchandising and design; architecture; art education; disaster resilience and emergency management; landscape architecture; graphic design; interior design; and visual arts. Experience learning across our main campus and vibrant downtown Fargo facilities.

Both events will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Can’t make the listed date? Explore our other visit options.

Design, Architecture & Art Majors registration All other College of Arts & Sciences majors registration
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Transfer Showcase

Join us for our Transfer Showcase to learn more about the admission process, scholarship, financial aid, academic offerings, student organizations, internships and more. You will also have the opportunity to hear from current students, meet with an academic department and eat at one of our campus dining centers.

Optional individual appointments with the Office of Admission will be available to discuss the transfer process and how your credits will transfer, along with an optionial campus tour prior to the start of the event.

Please note: This event is not intended for students currently in high school.

Can’t make the listed date? Explore our other transfer visit options.

Friday, March 20, 2026 registration
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2026-27 School Year Events

Registration and schedules for these events and visits will be available around July 1.