Admitted Law Students Checklist
Now that you're accepted to UND, it's time to get started on your next steps. Please check your email frequently for communications from UND.
Steps After Being Admitted
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Pay your Seat Deposit Now
To gain access to many of the systems you'll need as a UND student, you must activate
your student account within the North Dakota University System.
To claim your NDUS account:
- Go to UND.edu/claim.
- Find your student ID number (also known as your EMPLID) on your welcome letter or by following the steps under the Find My EMPLID menu.
- Once you have your student ID number, click on Claim Your Account.
- Follow the steps as indicated.
Once you've claimed your NDUS account, you won't have to repeat the process. Make sure to keep your username and password in a safe and secure place. You'll use this username and password for other UND systems, such as housing, class registration and financial aid.
Questions?
NDUS Help Desk
1.866.457.6387
helpdesk.ndus.edu
Personal Email Account
Please check your personal email account (the account used on your law school admission application) frequently for communications from the School of Law and UND regarding financial aid, Orientation, course registration, and more. You'll continue to get reminder emails about these next steps to your personal account from the School of Law Admissions Office until your first semester at UND begins.
UND Student Email Account
As you get closer to beginning classes at UND, you'll start to get emails from other campus departments to your official UND student email account. It's important to check this account frequently so you don't miss communications from the University.
After you've claimed your NDUS account, follow the directions to log into your UND student email account.
Once the semester begins, all communications from the University will be sent to your official UND student email account.
Questions?
UND Tech Support
701.777.6305
If a final transcript reflecting your bachelor’s degree was not included in your original application packet, submit a new transcript* to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) once your final grades and degree are awarded.
* Failure to provide an official transcript by October 15 will result in the administrative withdrawal from all classes.
School of Law students are responsible for finding and making their own housing arrangements.
UND On-campus options
If you wish to reside on-campus, please visit UND Housing to learn more about the campus living options. Options and availability are limited for law students.
After claiming your NDUS Account, visit housing to find instructions for completeing the online housing application.
Questions?
UND Housing & Residence Life Office
701.777.4251
housing@UND.edu
Off-campus options
Whether you want modern and brand new spaces, or historical and quirky ones, Grand Forks Apartments has it for you! #gfiscooler.
The majority of our law students live off-campus within the Greater Grand Forks area. Greater Grand Forks has a variety of apartments for rent, with options available through major listing sites like Zillow, ApartmentFinder.com, Apartmentguide.com and Realtor.com, as well as from local property management companies, including:
All newly admitted on-campus and online students must provide required immunization documentation or request an approved exemption.
Required Immunization Documentation
- Two (2) doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccination.
- One (1) dose of Meningitis vaccination given after the 16th birthday (if age 21 or younger).
- Accepted brands of Meningitis vaccine include Menactra, Menveo and MenQuadfi.
- International students: You must also complete Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment electronically on your MyHealth Patient Portal. You are strongly encouraged to get your required immunizations prior to coming to the United States.
See the Student Health Services website for complete details on how to upload your immunization records electronically or request an exemption.
Questions?
Student Health Services
701.777.4500
UND.studenthealth@UND.edu
Recommended
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the only application UND requires to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid programs. The aid you're eligible to receive is determined from your enrollment status, the financial information you provide in your FAFSA and the cost to attend UND.
Review the UND Financial Aid website for complete details on the types of aid available, eligibility, and steps to apply.
Don't assume you won't be eligible for aid! Most students qualify for some type of
aid, including low-interest federal student loans.
2026-27 Academic Year
Go to studentaid.gov to complete your 2026-27 FAFSA by using your 2024 income taxes. Apply early!
Questions?
One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu
We encourage incoming students to visit UND School of Law to experience the community. We are happy to set up a tour with you in person, via Zoom, or answer questions over the phone.
To set up a tour, please email admissions@law.UND.edu.
Optional
Balancing a job while attending law school can be an excellent way to get involved, earn money, learn time management and develop your professional skills.
There are thousands of jobs available on campus as well as within the Greater Grand Forks community.
Visit the Student Employment website to learn about the different types of student jobs and to apply.
Questions?
Student Employment
701.777.4226
UND.studentemployment@UND.edu
Fee-paying UND students that are enrolled in the current semester are eligible to utilize the UND Wellness Center.
A Waiver must be signed annually by all users of the facility in order to use the UND Wellness Center. You can sign your waiver ahead to save time on your first visit and review the UND Wellness Center guidelines.
Questions?
UND Wellness Center
701.777.9355
UND.wellnesscenter@UND.edu
Steps After Beginning Classes
- View your Campus Connection account to verify that you're being charged the correct tuition rate.
- Review options to pay your bill. Payments can be made online through Campus Connection.
- A reminder that your outstanding balance is due by the following dates to avoid a late fee:
- Fall = Oct. 15
- Spring = March 15
International Payments
If you live outside of the United States and need to make a payment, visit Flywire for directions.
Campus Connection Authorized User
To permit someone else (family member) to view your tuition bill and make payments, you must set up an authorized user in your Campus Connection account.
Questions?
One-Stop Student Services
701.777.1234
onestop@UND.edu
Deferrals
Under extraordinary circumstances, we may grant a request to defer your admission. The request must be given in writing and must include the reasons for the request. Approvals to defer are left to the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Student Life. If granted, an applicant can defer for one year only. After the year expires, the applicant must reapply through the regular admissions process.
Requests to defer should be emailed to admissions@law.und.edu or mailed to:
UND School of Law
Office of Admissions
215 Centennial Drive, Stop 9003
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Withdraw
If you have decided not to attend UND Law, please notify the Admissions Office in writing by mail or e-mail at admissions@law.und.edu. This enables your seat to be offered to another applicant.