UND Law Class of 2028

Welcome UND Law Class of 2028 and incoming Transfer Students!

This will be the first of many emails you will receive from the Office of Student Life as we get closer to your first day of law school in August.  These emails will touch on various items to help with preparation for fall.  Topics such as housing, financial aid, class registration/schedule, parking and textbooks will all be covered.  Please expect weekly emails from our office and keep us informed if your email address changes.  If there is a topic that you would like more information on, let us know!

Attached to this email is a checklist of items to complete and/or consider before the start of classes.  As we proceed through the summer months, information about these items will be emailed out to allow you to complete different tasks.  Feel free to use this checklist to ensure tasks are completed.

The Office of Student Life staff are available to answer any questions you may have. 

• Brad Parrish, Assistant Dean for Student Services
• Lauren Shimek, Administrative Assistant
• Pam Shea, Director of Admissions & Records
• Sheri Evans, Admissions Application Specialist
• John MacLeod, Admissions Counselor
• Mary Feller, Director of Career Development
• Bailey Oswald, Student Life Coordinator

We are excited to have you all here this fall – please let us know if you need anything from us to make your transition easier!

It’s very common for incoming students to have questions regarding housing, and we’ll do our best to answer some of the more frequent questions each week.
• Housing – I’ve attached some information to this email. The links in the attached document should work for you, but please let me know if they don’t. The off-campus options listed are apartment buildings that current and past students have resided in, and the students and spoken positively of them. The School of Law has no connections to these properties and is sharing this information for informational purposes only.  The document also has the link to collegepads for UND. Collegepads is a site that has different off-campus housing options in the area for students, including tenant rights, bus routes, and more.

• Claim Your NDUS Account - If you are a new student to the North Dakota University System, you will need to “claim your account” to receive your NDUS. Identifier and create a password (you can watch a short video about this process here). Once you claim your account, you do not have to do this again, so if you already have a NDUS. Identifier username and password, you can skip this step! Remember to keep your NDUS. Identifier and password as you will use it daily to access Camps Connection (student portal), UND email, and more!
o To claim your account, you will need your Student ID (also referred to as your EMPLID). If you do not know your Student ID/EMPLID, click HERE. If you are unable to retrieve your ID, please let our office know.
o Claim Account - https://campus.und.edu/campus-services/uit/ndus.html - Under Quick Links, find “Claim Your Account”. (Note - This page also has step-by-step instructions too!!)
o Watch the short video clip from Chancellor Mark Hagerott (approximately 30 seconds). The page will refresh to a new screen to enter your EMPLID and birthdate.
o Complete the rest of the steps to receive NDUS. Identifier and create password.
o The NDUS Help Desk is an awesome resource if you need any help (1-866-457-6387 or NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu) 
Campus Connection Website - https://studentadmin.connectnd.us/psp/NDCSPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/?cmd=login - This page will be used to register for classes (information will be sent in June), view financial information and pay bill, view academic records, etc.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Kindly,
Pam

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Pam Shea, M.S.
she/her/hers
Director of Admissions & Records
University of North Dakota School of Law

School of Law, Room 140C
215 Centennial Drive Stop 9003
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9003

O 701.777.2226 | D 701.777.2047
pam.shea@UND.edu | law.UND.edu 

Monday – Thursday: On-campus
Friday: Remote
Book time to meet with me

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Congratulations and welcome to the University of North Dakota School of Law Class of 2028! 

The below checklist is provided to assist with the completion of necessary tasks before orientation week (August 17th – August 22nd) and the first day of classes (August 25th). Weekly emails will be sent regarding these items; in the meantime, this checklist provides an overview of what to expect.

Required – The following items are required along with completion deadlines. Weekly emails may provide additional information and “how to” support to complete some of these tasks.
 Campus Connection & UND Email – Claim UND Account (NDUS.Identifier) 
Recommended to complete by: June 1, 2025 (or ASAP if past listed date)
Claim Your NDUS Account here: https://campus.und.edu/campus-services/uit/ndus.html 
 Under Quick Links, click on “Claim Your Account”
Access UND Email here: https://campus.und.edu/campus-services/uit/email.html 
 After claiming account, you will use your NDUS.Identifier and password for your email login
 New students to the North Dakota University System (NDUS) will need to claim their Student ID and email
 Previous NDUS students (non-UND students) will need to log into UND email (@und.edu) to ensure you have access. You will use the same NDUS.Identifier.
 Previous UND students will use the same NDUS.Identifier, Student ID and UND Email (@und.edu)

 Register for 1L courses – A special email will be sent regarding registration details in June. You will NOT be able to complete this step until the registration email is sent out.
Complete by: August 1, 2025 (or ASAP if past listed date)

 Purchase/order books – A booklist will be provided in a weekly email. All books should be purchased by the first day of classes unless needed prior to or for Orientation Week. Booklists can change so it is suggested to wait until August to purchase any textbooks not required before classes begin.
Complete by: August 17, 2025

 Official Undergraduate Transcript – Must show conferred bachelor’s degree and date awarded
Complete by priority date of: August 17, 2025
Final deadline to prevent administrative withdrawal from UND School of Law: October 15, 2025

The ABA requires official transcripts from law students showing their conferred bachelor’s degree and date awarded to be on file with the law school. Students admitted under the University of North Dakota’s accelerated Bachelor’s/JD program (“3+3 program”) should submit a transcript and ensure the law school admission’s office is aware that you are enrolled in the accelerated program. 

If the official transcript you submitted to LSAC/CAS during the application process did not show an conferred bachelor’s degree, please send an official transcript to us by mail or electronic pdf directly from the issuing institution or sent via LSAC’S Credential Assembly Service. Addresses are below:
  
Mailing address:    Electronic address:
 University of North Dakota School of Law UND Law Admissions -  admissions@law.und.edu 
Attention: Admissions    
215 Centennial Dr., Stop 9003
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9003

 Immunization Documentation
Submit by October 1, 2025 

Immunization Information can be found here: https://und.edu/student-life/student-health/immunizations.html 
 All newly admitted students must provide proof of immunizations per NDUS policy. 
 Failure to submit your immunization record will result in a “hold” on your account and you will be unable to register for the spring semester of classes.

 Technology – UND School of Law requires specific technology to aid in educational practices. 
A list of technology requirements will be included in a weekly email. 
Complete by: August 17, 2025

Technology Requirements can be found here: https://campus.und.edu/campus-services/uit/tech-requirements.html 

 1L Photo Book Picture
Submit between: July 1st through August 1st 

The Law School staff creates a photo book directory of each member of the first-year class for use by the faculty and staff. Instructions will be provided in a weekly email.

 Student U Card
Available to order on August 1, 2025
Complete by: August 15, 2025 (if you wish to have before the start of classes)
This ID card provides access to the School of Law building after regular business hours, uPrint services, entrance to the wellness center, dining services, and athletic events. Also, some local businesses give UND student discounts. Students will obtain their Student ID card by submitting the online student order form.  
U Card information can be found here: https://und.edu/one-stop/ucard/obtaining.html 

 Housing
A weekly email with off-campus and on-campus housing options will be sent. Students wishing to reside in on-campus housing must complete a housing application. Contact the Housing Office for information on housing options, rates, and more for graduate/professional students. 
Contact information is: housing@UND.edu or (701) 777-4251. 

 Update changes to contact information with Office of Student Life
Please update the Office of Student Life with any contact information changes (i.e., email address, phone number, name changes) throughout the summer. We want to ensure you receive accurate information in a timely manner. Once Orientation Week begins, all email communication will be through UND email.

Required for International Students
 Certification of Finances form, certified bank statement & photocopy of your passport. Instructions will be provided in a weekly email with required form.
Complete by: August 1, 2025 (or ASAP if past listed date)

The following items should be considered by each law student. Not all of these items may be required, nor will they apply to all incoming law students. Additional information will be provided in weekly emails; however, if you have questions regarding any of these items, please contact the Office of Student Life or the respective department on UND’s campus. 

Optional
 Apply for financial aid
Students wishing to get financial assistance through Federal Aid Programs, including student loans, are encouraged to submit their FAFSA application as soon as possible. UND’s FAFSA school code is 003005. For questions, contact One Stop Student Services: onestop@UND.edu or (701) 777-1234.

 Residency Process – More information will come in a weekly email.
US citizens wishing to establish North Dakota residency to be eligible for in-state tuition rates for their second and third years of law school must comply with the following Resident Tuition Law and Guidelines. Must complete by August 22, 2025 if you plan to establish residency for the 2026-2027 academic year.
1) Proof of physical residency that verifies one-year residence in North Dakota. This can be shown with a lease agreement, mortgage statement, or utility bill. The student’s name must be printed on the document. 
2) A valid North Dakota identification card/driver’s license issued 10 months or more prior to the Residency Tuition Application date. Individuals must show proof of both items when completing the application form. 
** Students must apply each year prior to the start of the fall semester.

 Parking permit
Available to order on mid-July 2025. More information will come in a weekly email.
Complete by: August 17, 2025 (or as needed for parking)

Students who plan to park in student lots (including on-campus housing parking lots) or in the parking ramp must have a valid parking permit. Permits are valid yearly from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. 

Vehicles without a UND parking permit can park for a limited time in Passport Parking©.

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UND On-campus options – If you want to reside on the main campus, this site will allow you to look at options and apply for housing. Options are limited.
https://und.edu/student-life/housing/
Students can choose between residence halls or apartments. Carleton Court and University Place are counted as residence halls but are apartment-style options. Apartment options consist of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units and allow for non-leaseholder occupants, such as a spouse/partner and child(ren)/dependent(s) of the leaseholder (law student).
Residence halls (including the apartment-style options) may require a meal plan for the entire academic year. Students living in apartments are not required to have a meal plan. During the summer, students can live on campus without being enrolled in Summer classes as long as they are enrolled in classes for the following Fall semester for a cost.

Off-campus options – Rent College Pads is the official off-campus housing platform of UND. You can filter housing options around Grand Forks in a variety of ways, compare pricing and see how far of a drive any building is from various points on campus.
https://offcampushousing.und.edu/
Other sites to view off-campus options – The UNDerground Classifieds is a webpage where current UND students/staff post items for sale or apartments/houses for rent. The other websites are apartment options current students and alumni have rented from.
UNDerground Classifieds – https://underground.und.edu/
Centerspace – https://centerspacehomes.com/communities/city/grand-forks Mall View Apartments – https://www.mallviewgf.com/
Dakota Commercial –https://www.dakotacommercial.com/apartment-buildings/  
Oxford Realty – https://www.oxfordrealtynd.com/rent/ The Boden – https://www.thebodenund.com/
Goldmark – https://www.goldmark.com/grand-forks-area/apartments 
The McEnroe Place – https://www.immapartments.com/mcenroeplace
The Verge – https://thevergegrandforks.com/
** This property has a shuttle that goes from the apartments to campus.

IMM – https://www.immapartments.com/ 

Enclave – https://www.enclavepm.com/ 

Greater Grand Forks – Way Cooler Than You Think article on apartment options in Grand Forks – https://grandforksiscooler.com/apartments-in-grand-forks/

UND School of Law - Let's Get Connected (Week #2)

Hello, UND School of Law Class of 2028 and incoming Transfer Students –

This is email #2 – in case you didn’t receive email #1, I’ve attached it to this email. As I mentioned before, we will send weekly emails to share information and to get you ready to join us in August – and we are looking forward to seeing you then!

Let’s Connect!

• Class of 2028 Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1049345360452846
  Please consider joining if you’re interested in connecting with your future classmates. You can share whatever information you’re comfortable sharing about yourself, find potential roommates/carpool buddies, ask local students for restaurant/shopping suggestions, or share whatever else is on your mind! At this time, this group is only for incoming 1Ls, with the exception of me to help post some ice breakers and answer any questions you may have. Right before orientation some of the orientation leaders who are 2L and 3L students will be added to also answer questions and provide information on some of the orientation activities. Once the academic year begins, 2L and 3L students may also join to share information about student organization/law school events, etc. We’ll continue to send information on a weekly basis throughout the summer, and you’re welcome (and encouraged) to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
  
  If you are a transfer student, please reach out to me directly and I can direct you to the Class of 2027 Facebook Page.
• UND Parents & Families Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/779354133423417

I highly also recommend the UND Parents & Families page. This forum exists to help you learn what makes UND such a special place, to answer your questions about Grand Forks, and to help you connect with other Fighting Hawks. Frequently students post about looking for a roommate or selling items on there.

 

Here are some other things to think about:

• Claim Your Account - If you are a new student to the North Dakota University System, you will need to “claim your account” to receive your NDUS. Identifier and create a password (you can watch a short video about this process here). Once you claim your account, you do not have to do this again, so if you already have a NDUS. Identifier username and password, you can skip this step! Remember to keep your NDUS. Identifier and password as you will use it daily to access Camps Connection (student portal), UND email, and more!
• To claim your account, you will need your Student ID (also referred to as your EMPLID). If you do not know your Student ID/EMPLID, click HERE. If you are unable to retrieve your ID, please let our office know.
• Claim Account - https://campus.und.edu/campus-services/uit/ndus.html - Under Quick Links, find “Claim Your Account”. (Note - This page also has step-by-step instructions too!!)
• Watch the short video clip from Chancellor Mark Hagerott (approximately 30 seconds). The page will refresh to a new screen to enter your EMPLID and birthdate.
• Complete the rest of the steps to receive NDUS. Identifier and create password.
• The NDUS Help Desk is an awesome resource if you need any help (1-866-457-6387 or NDUS.HelpDesk@NDUS.edu)

Campus Connection Website - https://studentadmin.connectnd.us/psp/NDCSPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/?cmd=login - This page will be used to register for classes (information will be sent in June), view financial information and pay bill, view academic records, etc.

• UND Email - Once you have your NDUS.Identifier, you will be able to set up your UND email - click HERE.
• Starting August 17^th (Orientation Week), your UND email will be your primary email address for school communications. If you would prefer these weekly emails to go to your UND email, please let me know and I can update our records.
• When you log into the email system, you will log in with your NDUS.Identifier@ndus.edu However, your email address is your NDUS.Identifier@und.edu
• 1L Fall Curriculum - First year law classes are required of all incoming students. The Fall 2025 class schedule and book list will be sent to you in June with additional information on how and when to register for your classes.
  This fall you will be taking:
  Torts – 4 credits
  Contracts – 4 credits
  Civil Procedure – 4 credits
  Lawyering Skills I – 3 credits

Please reach out with any questions you may have – we are here to help!

Have a great week,

Pam

Good morning, UND School of Law Class of 2028 and transfer students – 

Welcome to your UND Law week #3 email!  I hope this email finds you well. I am out of the office this week for the LSAC Annual Meeting and Conference, so if you need anything from me, please know that I may be a little delayed in responding.

New - School of Law Class of 2028 Student Webpage
With the help of Beth Moe, Director of Alumni & Public Relations, a webpage has been created for the Class of 2028 to view previous emails and important information.  I recommend bookmarking this page to remain connect to use for future access: https://law.und.edu/future-students/class-2028.html  We will be adding important documents from my weekly emails to this page so you can have one place to find everything.

A few items for this week:
Financial Aid - Law students are eligible for unsubsidized loans, graduate plus loans, and private loans by completing the FAFSA. After submitting this application, UND’s Student Finance department will send you an offer email indicating the funds that are available for you to apply towards tuition and fees. Completing the FAFSA early ensures you can accept aid, complete your master promissory note, and finish your entrance loan counseling before payment of tuition and fees is needed. Keep in mind, you do not have to accept any aid that you do not need. If you have questions about financial aid, contact One Stop Student Services (701-777-1234 or onestop@und.edu). A sample offer email has been attached to help you locate financial aid information on Campus Connection.
• If you’ve completed your FAFSA and have not received a financial aid offer, please follow the “Claim your account” steps from the Week #1 email to receive your NDUS. Identifier, create a password, and access your student Campus Connection portal. If you already have a NDUS. Identifier, you may access your financial aid offer through Campus Connection.

Official Transcripts
I have had several emails regarding the official undergraduate transcript that is listed on the “Student Checklist”.  If your degree was conferred prior to when you applied to law school and was listed on your official transcript that was submitted to LSAC through CAS, there is no need to submit an additional transcript to us.  However, if your degree was conferred after you applied, you will need to submit an official transcript to the School of Law.  If you are unsure on if we have your official transcript with degree conferred, please reach out to Sheri Evans and she will be able to assist you. 
Those students in our 3+3 Accelerated Program here at UND do need to send a transcript with their most recent semester of grades, and will then also send another transcript after your bachelor’s degree is conferred in May 2026.

Join Your Class on Facebook
Class of 2028 Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1049345360452846
Please consider joining if you’re interested in connecting with your future classmates. You can share whatever information you’re comfortable sharing about yourself, find potential roommates/carpool buddies, ask local students for restaurant/shopping suggestions, or share whatever else is on your mind! At this time, this group is only for incoming 1Ls, with the exception of me to help post some ice breakers and answer any questions you may have. Right before orientation some of the orientation leaders who are 2L and 3L students will be added to also answer questions and provide information on some of the orientation activities. Once the academic year begins, 2L and 3L students may also join to share information about student organization/law school events, etc. We’ll continue to send information on a weekly basis throughout the summer, and you’re welcome (and encouraged) to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

If you are a transfer student, please reach out to me directly and I can direct you to the Class of 2027 Facebook Page.
UND Parents & Families Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/779354133423417
I highly also recommend the UND Parents & Families page. This forum exists to help you learn what makes UND such a special place, to answer your questions about Grand Forks, and to help you connect with other Fighting Hawks. Frequently students from other colleges post about looking for a roommate or selling items on there.

If your plans no longer include UND School of Law, please let me know and I will withdraw your application.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Kindly,
Pam

Good morning, UND School of Law Class of 2028 and transfer students – 

Happy June! I hope wherever you are at right now it is sunny, and maybe you have something fun planned in the coming months before you begin law school.

If you missed any of the previous emails, you can view them on our Class of 2028 webpage, where we will post all the previous emails and other important information. I recommend bookmarking this page to remain connect to use for future access: https://law.und.edu/future-students/class-2028.html  We will be adding important documents from my weekly emails to this page so you can have one place to find everything. I am attaching the week 3 email to here since it is not on the webpage yet.

Gentle reminders – Take advantage of this time to complete FAFSA, Claim your NDUS account, look for housing options, etc. if you haven’t done so. If you are having any difficulty claiming your NDUS account, please reach out and I can assist you with getting your Student ID/EMPLID. Once you have claimed your UND email, if you would prefer these weekly emails to go to that, please send me an email from your UND email and I can update our records. 

Tour – If you have not already had a chance, please let me know if you are interested in touring the Law School this summer! If unable to tour before attending, I am also more than happy to set up a meeting via Zoom with you to help answer any questions that you may have and to get to know you a little better.  You can also book a tour directly through my Bookings page at: Book time with Pam Shea: Tour - UND School of Law (60 minutes) 

Veteran & Military Services – if you are an active duty military member, veteran, or a dependent of a veteran, I highly encourage you to reach out to UND Veteran & Military Services. They are here to assist service members and their familiar maximize tuition and Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits. There are steps you will need to take to apply for your education benefits. Veteran & Military Services has staff working on-campus and remotely. Virtual or in-person appointments can be scheduled via Hawk Central, by calling 701.777.3363 or emailing vets@UND.edu.

If you are on Facebook, our Class of 2028 Facebook Page is a great space to meet and connect with your classmates. Feel free to use this group to ask questions, share information, and find potential roommates. 

If your plans no longer include UND School of Law, please let me know and I will withdraw your application.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Kindly,
Pam