Admitted Student Day
Visit the College of Arts & Sciences for Admitted Student Day.
Friday, March 20 & Friday, April 10
1 - 3 p.m.
The 18 departments of the College of Arts & Sciences are excited to host admitted students on Friday, March 20 and Friday, April 10. The perfect time to meet with faculty and connect with current students, check out the list below for locations and events planned around campus! Feel free to stop by anytime between 1-3 p.m. to meet with each department.
Find more information on how to customize your path at UND on the Visit Arts & Sciences webpage.
Admitted Student Day Departments
Anthropology
O'Kelly Hall: Room 231
Through the O'Kelly Hall north entrance, head upstairs, through the fire doors, then turn left to see examples of student-faculty research collaborations. Find Anthropology in the conference room and adjacent study lounge, and use Gillette Hall for elevator access.
Art & Design
Hughes Fine Arts Center: Main Foyer
Meet with faculty members in graphic design, various studio arts, and art history, while receiving a tour of studios.
Arts & Sciences
Merrifield Hall: Fireplace Lobby
Step inside the main entrance of Merrifield Hall to discover everything UND's largest college has to offer and get your questions answered.
Applied Humanities
O'Kelly Hall: Room 231
Learn about opportunities to pursue various career paths through general education requirements.
Conference Room 231 and the adjacent lounge are easily accessed through the O'Kelly north entrance and up 1.5 levels of stairs, or by the Gillette Hall link elevator.
Biology
Starcher Hall: Room 101
Take two left turns after entering the building
Meet with a faculty member to answer questions and tour the teaching and research facilities of Biology and Fisheries & Wildlife Biology.
The Café for Active Language Learning
Merrifield Hall: Room 220
Check out this innovative approach to learning about language and culture. Meet faculty and students for a tour, games, and activities in this signature space.
Chemistry
Abbott Hall: Room 232
With faculty members, graduate students, and the undergraduate Chemistry Club, there's lots of opportunities to connect. With liquid nitrogen flash frozen ice pops, test your knowledge with periodic table trivia, and discuss the eight interdisciplinary ACS Chemistry tracks available at UND.
Communication
O'Kelly Hall: Room 201
Join Communications for donuts and custom sodas for a treat while exploring all the program has to offer. Meet with faculty and current students to learn about Communications and Journalism programs, internships, and real-world opportunities.
Tour professional video, photo, and podcast studios and try out equipment including cameras, lighting, microphones, and more! Complete the Communication Scavenger Hunt by collecting all four stamps by visiting the studios and facilities to be entered to win a grand prize!
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Columbia Hall: Inside South Door (facing University Ave)
Join CSD graduate students for a tour of the speech-language and hearing clinic at 1:15 p.m. and visit with the CSD Academic Advisor to get questions answered.
Criminal Justice
O'Kelly Hall: Hallway near Room 262
Interested in Criminal Justice Studies? Join Dr. Ashley Fansher in the lounge space in the hallway near Room 262 to visit with faculty, learn about programs, and pick up some free merch!
English
Merrifield Hall: Room 200K
Find the Department of English on the second floor of Merrifield Hall, in the southwest corner of the building. Join faculty for a tour of department spaces and information for English majors.
Forensic Science
O'Kelly Hall: Room 366
Tour the forensics lab with an optional visit of the Crime Scene House at Gustafson House. All Forensic Science faculty and a few graduate students are available for a meet-and-greet to answer questions on the programs.
General Studies
Merrifield Hall: Fireplace Lobby
Step inside the main entrance of Merrifield Hall to discover everything UND's largest college has to offer and get your questions answered.
Geography & Geographic Information Science
O'Kelly Hall: Room 125
Students and families interested in Environmental Studies and Geography are welcome to visit with faculty and graduate students to learn more about the subject and courses.
Visitors also have the chance to participate in demonstrations on geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems and the use of drones to capture imagery.
Health Studies,
Pre-Health / Pre-Medicine
Starcher Hall: Main Entrance
Visit with an advisor to learn more about the program and get your questions answered.
History & American Indian Studies
O'Kelly Hall: Room 231
Check out a display of student projects, published histories of Grand Forks, research posters, informal "zines", and virtual tours of UND and Grand Forks during a visit. Grab a "Take and Make" Zine kit, and learn about the new accelerated History + Law program, Native Health and the Humanities, Public History, and more.
Conference Room 231 and the adjacent lounge are easily accessed through the O'Kelly north entrance and up 1.5 levels of stairs, or by the Gillette Hall link elevator.
Languages & Global Studies
Merrifield Hall: Room 319B & Lounge
Learn about studying French, German, Greek, Latin, Norwegian, and Spanish and join faculty and students for game hour.
Explore the interdisciplinary Global Studies program, as cultural proficiency speaks volumes in today's global market.
Mathematics & Statistics
O'Kelly Hall: Room 33 - Math Active Learning Lab (MALL), located on the East end of ground floor
Visit the MALL to learn about UND's center for learning mathematics from intermediate algebra through pre-calculus, including coaching, tutoring, and access to interactive instructional software. Those interested in majoring or minoring in mathematics can start their visit at the MALL, then proceed to the Mathematics & Statistics Department in Witmer Hall Room 313.
Music
Hughes Fine Arts Center: Anna Mae Room
Stop in the Anna Mae Room, right next to the foyer, to meet faculty and students. Get information about programs, including bands, ensembles, and events.
Philosophy & Ethics
Merrifield Hall: Room 319A (Lyn Burton Philosophy & Pre-Law Library)
Interested in Pre-Law? Stop by to learn about this tailor-made program to set up for success in law school. Join Philosophy & Ethics faculty for a tour of the updated Merrifield learning spaces.
Psychology
Columbia Hall: Room 2106
Learn more about psychology programs by visiting with faculty, check out course offerings, and explore applied experiences available to students.
Sociology
Gillette Hall: Room 202
Explore the Sociology program by talking with professors, learn about jobs available to Sociology majors, and more.
Theatre Arts
Starcher Hall: Main Entrance
Meet with the Theatre Arts department in Starcher Hall for a building tour. Students and families can check out the construction progress of the new black box theatre and other spaces available within the program.