TRAVELING TO UND

When to Arrive

How to Arrive

Pick-Up Service

Arrival Housing

When to Arrive

You may enter the United States a maximum of 30 days before the start date listed on your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. 

If you are beginning in the fall or spring semester, you will be expected to attend the International Student Orientation.  Check the date and time for the next international student orientation here. 

We recommend that you arrive at least 1-2 days before the beginning of orientation so that you have a little time to get settled and begin to recover from jet lag.

How to Arrive

The University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  You can reach Grand Forks by airplane, by train or by bus

Arriving by Airplane

Grand Forks is served by Northwest Airlines.  Northwest flies several flights each day from Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK). 

Arriving by Train

Grand Forks is served by Amtrak.  We recommend that you make reservations in advance. There are two trains that arrive in Grand Forks daily-around 1:00 a.m. from the West Coast and around 5:00 a.m. from Chicago.

Arriving by Bus

Grand Forks is served by Jefferson Lines and Greyhound Bus (in cooperation with Jefferson Lines). There are only one or two buses that arrive in Grand Forks each day.  You will need to plan your schedule accordingly. 

Pick-Up Service

The Office of International Programs offers a ride service for new students coming in to the Grand Forks Airport, Train Station or Bus Station.  Please email the International Student Advisor at least 3 days before your arrival with the following information:

• Your Name
• Date, Time and Place of your arrival
• Flight Number into Grand Forks (if applicable)
• Numbers for Previous Flights-requested in case there is a delay or missed connection

 

This service is available to new international students only.  If your name does not appear on our list of expected students, we regret that we cannot provide you with this service.

This service is available only within Grand Forks.  We cannot provide rides from other cities.

Arrival Housing

You should make advance arrangements for a place to stay on at least your first night in Grand Forks. 

If you have arranged a residence hall room or campus apartment:

Find out from the Housing Office when you will be able to move in

Request Early Arrival Housing from the residence halls if you will be arriving before the regular move in date

If you are unable to stay in campus housing the first night:

Make a reservation in one of the local hotels. There are several hotels located near campus: