Policies/Procedures
Enrollment Policy
Students must be registered in the class to attend class meetings.
Enrollment in some University of North Dakota classes is restricted
to students who have been admitted into specific major concentrations,
who have achieved specific classification status, or who have completed
course prerequisites. In some high demand areas not all students
who request a particular course may be admitted in a given semester
because of staffing or other University limitations. During early
registration the University registers undergraduate students in
order of their classification as determined by credits earned (i.e.,
second semester seniors have highest priority, etc.). This practice
helps ensure that students nearest to graduation will receive the
first choice of classes. Nevertheless, the University does not
guarantee that a student will be able to enroll in a specific course
during any given semester.
Privacy Policy
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, as amended, the University of North Dakota has
developed policy guidelines for access to the education record
with respect to the rights of eligible students and parents
of dependent eligible students. All information contained in
university records is considered confidential, except for directory
information which may be released publicly in printed, electronic
or other form. Directory information is defined in the Code
of Student Life. Please refer to the 2007-2008 Code of Student
Life for changes to the policy for Fall 2007. Students may
restrict the release of directory information no later than
the 10th class day of the semester, at the Office of the Registrar.
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the University of North Dakota that no person
in the United States shall be discriminated against because
of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, veteran's status or political
belief or affiliation, and that equal opportunity and access
to facilities shall be available to all. This policy is particularly
applicable in the admission of students in all colleges, and
in their academic pursuits. It also is applicable in University-owned
or University-approved housing, in food services, extracurricular
activities, and all other student services. It is a guiding
policy in the employment of students either by the University
or by outsiders through the University and in the employment
of faculty and staff. The Title IX, Title VI, ADA, and Section
504 coordinator for UND is Sally J. Page. She is located in
the Affirmative Action Office, 101 Twamley Hall. The mailing
address is P. O. Box 7097, Grand Forks, ND 58202; telephone
701-777-4171 (TDD or Voice). Concerns regarding Title IX, Title
VI, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to her or to the
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Office of Education, 111 North
Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204; telephone
(312) 886-8434; fax (312) 353-4888; e-mail ocr.chicago@ed.gov.
Concerns About Communication in Classes
Students with a concern for the verbal and/or written English
language proficiency of any instructor may call 777-2167.
Disclosure of University of North Dakota Graduation Rates
The University of North Dakota graduation rate information is
available on-line at www.und.nodak.edu/dept/registrar/gradrates.
A paper copy of this report is also available by calling the
Office of the Registrar at 701-777-2711.
Disability Access on Campus
The University of North Dakota is committed to providing access to all people using its facilities, programs and services.
UND expects people to report access barriers so that appropriate action can be taken to correct the problems. Call the ADA
Line (Facilities Department 24 hour call line) at 777-2591 (voice) or 777-2796 (tty).
In addition, UND is responsible for making reasonable accommodations and adjustments to ensure there is no discrimination
on the basis of disability, as established under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For classroom accommodations contact Disability Services for Students' office at 777-3425; for accessible campus bus service, contact Transportation at 777-4030; for accessible State Fleet vehicles -Transportation at 777-4122; for accessible parking permits - Traffic Division at 777-3551 and for accessible campus housing contact the Housing Office at 777-4251. Job accommodation requests should be directed to the employees's supervisior.
Harassment Policy
The University of North Dakota does not tolerate harassment.
If you feel that you have been harassed, please report the
incident to one of the following: If you are a student, contact
the Dean of Students Office. If you are a graduate student
and the harassment deals with academic issues, graduate assistantships,
awards, and scholarships, contact the Graduate School. If you
work within the academic arena, contact the Office of the Dean.
If you are a medical student or resident, contact the Associate
Dean of Students of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
If you are a law student, contact the Office of the Dean of
the School of Law. If the incident occurred in housing, contact
the Housing Office. If you are a student or graduate student
and the incident occurred during your employment, contact the
Financial Aid Office. If you are a staff member, contact Human
Resources. Also, the Affirmative Action Office is always available
to help.
Multiple Sections
Misuse of the registration system (i.e. registering for multiple
sections of a course, etc.) will result in the student being
dropped from all of the sections.
Commitment to Student Learning
The University of North Dakota is committed to the ongoing improvement
of student learning in all academic programs and at all levels
from undergraduate programs to doctoral education. In addition,
the University recognizes the valuable contributions out-of-classroom
experiences make to student learning. The University Assessment
Committee provides oversight for the assessment of student
learning and seeks the active participation of faculty, students,
and staff in a wide range of assessment activities.
Education Programs Compliance
Programs preparing teacher educators and other school related
personnel at the University of North Dakota are in compliance
with the reporting requirements of the Title II, Higher Education
Act.
UND’s Home Page is available
at www.und.edu
Additional Policies/Procedures
Academic Assistance
Courses designed to help you with your academic progress are
listed on the Academic Skill Development
page.
Aviation Flight Courses, Special Fees
Students registered for aviation flight courses need to plan for additional fees associated with each course. Deposits for these courses may be made into the flight account established at the Student Account Services Office or online through CampusConnection. Flight privileges are permitted provided a $200.00 minimum balance is maintained in the flight account. Total flight costs are estimated and will vary according to the type of aircraft flown, student’s planning and motivation. Students are encouraged to contact the UND Aerospace Department of Student Services located in OH Room 259, for assistance and/or an outline of estimated costs. If a student drops a course or is suspended, it may have a major impact on the financial aid award. There are other program fees in the Aviation Department. Students can get further information by contacting the Aviation Department.
Business Courses
Every student enrolling in 300-400-500 level courses in Accounting,
Finance, Management (except Mgmt 305), and Marketing must have
the approval of the BPA Advisement Office, Room 127, Gamble Hall.
BPA majors may not take business courses with S/U grading.
U Card
The U Card is your official University of North Dakota identification card. As a student, you are eligible to receive an ID once registered for classes at UND. This card is valid throughout your college term. If at any time a replacement is needed due to loss, theft, or damage, a new card can be issued at the U Card Office, located in the lower level of the Memorial Union, Room 3, for a minimal fee. Questions? Call the U Card office at 777-2071.
Cancelled Courses
The University reserves the right to cancel any course or section
for which there is insufficient enrollment or for other justifiable
reasons.
Continuing Enrollment
After two separate semesters of 6 to 12 hours in 996 (Continuing
Enrollment) for masters students and after four separate semesters
for doctoral students, a student wishing to enroll in additional
996 hours will be required to petition the Graduate School Dean.
Credit For Sequential Courses
Credit cannot be received for a course in which a student has
earned credit in a higher level sequential course.
Drop Policy (Instructor's)
An instructor may submit a list of students to be deleted from
class roles who have neither attended class nor notified the
instructor of withdrawal within the first five days from commencement
of university instruction. The registrar will delete from the
class roster the names of those students and mail to the current
local address a revised class schedule.
Not all instructors follow this policy since it is not mandatory.
Students, therefore, are strongly advised not to assume that
they have been dropped from a course. Students should review
their registration status in a course in question with the Office
of the Registrar.
Essential Studies Requirements
Essential Studies (ES) is the academic core of your university experience. The courses offered in the ES curriculum provide broad and diverse perspectives and help you acquire essential intellectual skills.
All Essential Studies courses contribute to your breadth of knowledge. UND's ES program includes a distribution requirement that introduces you to the academic fields of Communication, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Math/Science/Technology. At the same time as you select courses across these subject areas, you will be choosing courses that are designed to help you achieve these goals:
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Thinking and Reasoning: Use critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and creative thinking;
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Communication: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing |
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Information Literacy: Access and evaluate information in a variety of contexts |
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Diversity: Understand and apply knowledge of social-cultural diversity. |
When you choose your Essential Studies courses, you are encouraged to venture into areas that are new, interesting, or arouse your curiosity. Also consider choosing ES courses that complement each other, so that you can extend what you learn in individual courses.
Essential Studies has three levels of requirements designed to work together. In one level, students are required to take courses in Special Emphasis (see section I below). In the second level, students are required to complete courses in areas of Breadth of Knowledge (see sections II-V below). In the third level, Capstone courses, students take a course in their senior year that addresses two Essential Studies goals (see section VI below) For listing of courses to meet these requirements, please see
the UND Essential Studies Requirements website categories include:
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Students must complete at least 3 credit hours designated in each of the following special emphasis areas.
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Special Emphasis Areas |
12 credits |
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Advanced Communications - any course designated as A |
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Quantitative Reasoning - any course designated as Q |
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Global Diversity - any course designated as G |
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United States Diversity - any course designated as U |
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Students may choose courses that meet both a Special Emphasis and a Breadth of Knowledge or major requirement at the same time. |
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II. |
Communication |
9 credits |
(must take Engl. 110; Engl. 120 or Engl. 125; and 3 credits of oral communication) |
III. |
Social Science |
9 credits |
(must be taken in a minimum of 2 depts.) |
IV. |
Fine Arts and Humanities |
9 credits |
(must be taken in 2 depts. and take a minimum of 3 credits in Fine Arts and 3 credits in Humanities) |
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Math/Science/Technology |
12 credits |
(must be taken in a minimum of 2 depts. and must include a 4-hour science course w/a lab) |
| Capstone |
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Capstone (C) |
3 credits |
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Approved Capstone courses are taken in the senior year of a student undergraduate program. All students-including transfers-are required to take an Essential Studies upper division Capstone course (carrying the "C" designation). |
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The Total Number of Essential studies sem. credits must equal at least 39.
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If you are a transfer student who has completed the general education requirements at a NDUS, MnSCU, or Washington State Institution, you will only need to complete the Essential Studies capstone requirement at UND. You will have met all of the other UND Essential Studies requirements. If you are a transfer student from any other institution you are required to meet all of the Essential Studies requirements listed above. Please go to the transfer student information website to view articulation agreements for transfer work. (click here) |
Incompletes
Students should not re-register for courses in which a grade
of “incomplete” has been assigned and has not yet
been converted to another grade. Please note that a new policy
for incomplete grades has been in effect since Fall 2003. Please
consult the Office of the Registrar or the UND Academic Catalog
for more info.
General Education Requirements
For listing of courses to meet these requirements, please see
the UND General Education Requirements website categories include:
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Communication |
9 credits |
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*Social Science |
9 credits |
(min two depts) |
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*Arts and Humanities |
9 credits |
(min two depts) |
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Math/Science/Technology |
12 credits |
(inc. 4 credit
lab science and
a min. two depts) |
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*World Cultures |
3 credits |
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39 credits |
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General Academic
Honors Policy
Candidates for honors with their baccalaureate degree must have earned at least
50 graded hours at UND. Honors will be awarded on the basis of the student’s
UND grade point average.
| Cum laude |
3.5 |
| Magna cum laude |
3.7 |
| Summa cum laude |
3.9 |
The complete policy will go into effect in
academic year 2008-2009 for December 2008 commencement. Until then,
honors will use UND GPA only. To be a candidate for honors at December
2007 commencement, students must have earned at least 50 graded
UND hours. Until the December 2008 commencement, the grade point
average requirement will be 3.2 cum, 3.5 magna, and 3.7 summa.
Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunization (MMR)
The State Board of Higher Education mandates that all students
born after December 31, 1956 enrolling in one or more on-campus
courses at the state colleges and universities must either be able
to prove immunity against measles, mumps and rubella (by showing
either proof of two valid MMR injections or laboratory reports
of adequate immunity to all three diseases), or have been granted
a valid exemption. Students not in compliance with this regulation
risk having their registration cancelled. Forms to verify compliance
are available at the UND Student Health Service, McCannel Hall,
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, phone (701)
777-4500 or on the Student Health web page (undstudenthealth .com).
Students needing an MMR immunization may schedule an appointment
to receive the vaccine by calling Student Health: (701)777-2605.
Parking
Please refer to the UND Parking website at www.parking.und.edu .
Special Permission
Contact the instructor or department for additional instructions
if the course listed in the Schedule of Courses indicates that Instuctor
or Department Consent is required. Registration Action forms must
be completed and taken to the Office of the Registrar’s Service
Window with the appropriate signatures if you want to audit a course,
enroll
in a closed course,
or enroll
in a course restricted by major or restricted to graduate students.
Student-Athletes
In order to compete, all student-athletes must
be in good academic standing and registered as a full-time student.
In addition, they must maintain satisfactory progress towards a degree.
Student-athletes must also declare a major by the beginning of their
third year of enrollment (fifth semester).
Transcripts
A transcript covering a student’s previous secondary and post-secondary
education that has been submitted to the University as a requirement
for admission becomes part of the official file and cannot be returned
to the student. Any student who desires transcripts of work earned
elsewhere must order official transcripts from the institution at
which the work was taken. The University of North Dakota does not
issue nor certify copies of transcripts from other institutions.
Schedule of Courses 2008 Summer Sessions - Policies and Procedures
