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.

Admitted Student Days: March 27 & April 17
Junior Day: April 24

View the full schedule and registration
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Featured Event

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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College Visit Events

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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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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, April 11, 2026 registration
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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, May 2, 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.