Email 17: July 28, 2021

Hello Class of 2024 –

We are 18 days away from the Orientation Convocation & Pinning Ceremony!! We are so excited to have you joining us in our law community.

1. Emergency Broadband Benefit – the University asked for us to share the following information to students:

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is offering the Emergency Broadband Benefit to help keep households connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

Students who received a Pell Grant during the current award year meet the eligibility requirements. The entire details of the program can be found here: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

1. Early Move-In – If you are residing in an on-campus residence hall, you will need to request an Early Move-In date. You can do this through the Housing Self Service. There is more information here too -  https://und.edu/student-life/housing/residence-halls/move-in-early.html
2. Books – Please make sure you are following the excel booklist we have provided to you. This spreadsheet will indicate if a book is required or recommended. There has been some conflicting information when students have tried purchasing books, so please follow the spreadsheet.
3. Parking Permits – Permits are available for purchase and must be used starting August 1, 2021. Here are some common questions I get about parking permits:

1. What type of parking pass should I get?
1. There are different types of parking permits – Campus Housing Permits for those who reside in a campus residence hall, On-Campus Housing Apartment Permits for those who reside in a campus apartment, Student Parking Permits, and Ramp Parking Permit
2. If you are an “off-campus” student – meaning you do not live on the UND campus, you may choose a Student Parking or Ramp Parking option.
3. Between the Student parking and the Ramp parking, it’s truly up to preference. The Ramp parking is covered and they only sell a set number of permits for this to ensure everyone can park in the ramp. The Student lots are often a Student/Staff combination and parking is first-come, first-serve. I do not believe student parking permits sell out. 
2. Closest parking to the law school?
1. The ramp is indicated on the attached map (East of the Memorial Union)
2. An “S” lot is North of University Ave by Archives Coffee House, the Nursing building, and South of Columbia Hall.  
3. Will I need a parking permit?
1. This may depend. Some rental properties offer transportation to and from campus at various times throughout the day/week. Also, the city transportation may be a better option for you. The important thing is to pick what works best for you.
2. You can buy a parking permit at any time so if you aren’t sure, feel free to wait.
4. Not a question but something to note – There is also Passport Parking as an option for vehicles without a UND parking permit. These are metered spaces you can park in and pay for time as needed. More information on Passport Parking is here - https://campus.und.edu/transportation/parking/permits/

To view options and prices, use the link below. Towards the bottom of the page, it gives instructions in how to purchase. A key thing to remember is you will need your NDUS.Identifier login information to purchase a permit. Also, you will need vehicle information to enter for your permit – make, model and license plate number of your vehicle(s).

https://campus.und.edu/transportation/parking/permits/student.html

Here is a full campus map with a key for parking permits – https://campus.und.edu/transportation/parking/map.html - I have attached another map which shows all parking close to the law school.

Best,

Aleisha

 

Aleisha Lokken
Director of Admissions
UND School of Law
School of Law, Room 140F
215 Centennial Drive, Stop 9003
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9003

P: 701.777.2260  -  F: 701.777.3895

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