Students bring to the University a variety of interests and experiences previously acquired and develop many new interests as members of the University community. Involvement in extracurricular activities provides skills essential to the educational development of students; thus the University supports and encourages involvement in student organizations, programs, and activites as part of the total educational experience.

With more than 220 chartered organizations on campus, students have a variety of choices for involvement, including student government, organizations, honor societies, national fraternities and sororities and many special-interest groups.

Beyond the many organizations, a large number of UND students participate each year in intramural sports. Additionally, the University offers programs which provide students with the chance to develop leadership skills. UND students contribute thousands of hours each year to volunteer activities both on and off campus.