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North Dakota University System Online
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North Dakota University System Online
Institutions of the
North Dakota University System are accredited by the Higher Learning
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Institutional Home Pages for the North Dakota University System
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Students select their Home Campus from among the eleven (11) campuses of the North Dakota University System. If you are already a student at one of the NDUS colleges or universities, you can take online courses through the NDUSO collaboration. If you are not a student at one of the colleges or universities, you will need to complete an application for the campus of your choice or Home Campus. You can submit the application in person on the campus or online.
A Providing Campus is a campus in the NDUSO collaboration that provides online courses that meet the requirements of a Home Campus certificate or degree.
The Academic Advisor is the individual on each campus who will assist you in the application and registration process. This individual will serve to connect you with the individuals in your program area.
What is a collaborative student?
A collaborative student is one who is currently enrolled at more than one North Dakota University System (NDUS) institution for a particular term. The institution from which the student is earning a degree is considered the Home Campus. The institution that may supply courses for a degree from a Home Campus is considered the Providing Campus.
Typically, courses start in the Spring, Summer and Fall.
Generally, online courses have a similar protocol. When you have registered for a course, you will receive a password for the course. The software that delivers the course does not have to be downloaded. It may be necessary to download specific plugins depending on the requirements of the course.
Can I take courses on-campus and online at the same time?
Yes. You can take on-campus and online courses at the same time. However, please remember that online courses are as rigorous as on campus courses, and you should expect the same level of work or more.
To make application to a college or university in the North Dakota University System, complete the following online application.
What are the admissions requirements?
Admission requirements are determined by the Home Campus of your choosing. As you complete the application for admission, you will need to access the information from that campus.
How do I register for courses?
You can register for courses through your Home Campus. Your Academic Advisor from the Home Campus will facilitate that process for you.
How do I know what courses to take?
The program you select will determine the courses you will need to take. When you have selected a Home Campus and have an academic advisor from that campus.
How much work is there in a typical course?
A typical course will involve 8-10 hours of work per week. This includes at least 5 hours of work online per week.
Do I have to be online at a specific time?
In most instances, online classes do not meet at a specific time. At the same time, there may be specific start and completion times for assignments. This will be determined by the faculty member teaching the course.
How much time will I have to spend online?
You should expect to spend at least 5 hours per week, per course, online. But remember, this does not include time spent offline doing work. For that, you should expect at least 3-4 more hours per week, per course. Online courses are as rigorous as on campus courses, and you should expect the same level of work or more.
Can I take courses while I'm still in high school?
Anyone 16 years of age or older can take courses through the colleges and universities of the North Dakota University System. However, if you are a current high school student, you should check with your high school counselor before taking any college level course. Students under 16 years of age are generally not allowed to take courses from the colleges and universities of the North Dakota University System.
Generally, online courses last a minimum of five (5) weeks and will have a definite start and end date. In most cases, online courses will last a full term like traditionally delivered courses.
Most tests are taken online. The tests may be multiple choice, short essay, or long essay in format. Tests may also be timed and graded automatically. Each course may use different evaluation procedures.
How do I withdraw from a course?
Withdrawing from a course utilizes the protocol of the campus providing the online course.
Can I use financial aid with these courses?
Yes. Federal financial aid can be used to help pay for courses.
The process for purchasing books for your online course will be provided by the campus providing the course.
Do I have to live in North Dakota?
No. You can live anywhere and take online courses through the North Dakota University System.
How do I transfer credits to my college?
Credits taken as a collaborative student are automatically transferred to your Home Campus academic record.
The cost for an online course will be determined the campus providing that course. When you register for an online course, the tuition costs will be determined by the campus providing the courses.
How do I contact someone at my Home Campus?
You can contact your Home Campus through the Distance Education Contact for that campus. Other important NDUSO contacts are at Contact Us.