Visit Arts & Sciences

Admitted Student Days

Each year UND hosts admitted high school seniors for Admitted Student Day. This is a chance for prospective students to check out the campus, ask questions to current students, and even get hands on experience in a class of their potential major.

The College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) encompasses four overarching areas — Fine Arts, Humanities, Math & Science and Social Sciences. You can study everything from Languages to Psychology, Mathematics to Music, and Art & Design to the natural sciences — Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Astrophysics. And, of course, a whole lot more.

Join us on March 7 or April 4 at Admitted Student Day to learn more about your journey at UND!

Meet the Dean

Join the Dean of A&S, Dr. Brad Rundquist, along with associate deans and academic advisors, at newly renovated Merrifield Hall. We’ll have snacks and college swag and answers to your specific questions.

Pre-Health Information Session

• 1:00 pm in Merrifield Room 300
• Learn about the many paths available to prepare you for admission to professional school and a rewarding career in healthcare.

Learn How to Customize Your Path at UND

• 1:30 pm in Merrifield Room 300
• Advisors and faculty will be on hand to share the many opportunities you have to make your degree journey specific to your goals and dreams. Join us to learn more about:
  • Accelerated undergraduate-graduate/professional degree paths that save you time and money
  • Choosing, switching, and adding a major, minor, or certificate to help you stand out
  • Internships and experiential learning to give you a head start on your future

Tour the Academic Areas

Meet with faculty and students and see the learning spaces in your areas of interest. Feel free to visit as many areas as you can. Walking campus is a great option, or you can use the Campus Shuttle UND Red Route to get closer to the building of your choice. For reference, each building name below links to the interactive campus map.

Hughes Fine Arts Center

Red Route Stop 11

Art & Design

• Main foyer of Hughes Fine Arts Center
• Meet with faculty members in Graphic Design, various studio arts, and art history.
• Tour the art studios and participate in hands-on art activities

Music

• Hughes Fine Arts Center Anna Mae Room (next to the foyer)
• Stop by to meet faculty and students, have a snack, and get information about our programs, bands, ensembles, and events.

Burtness Theatre

Red Route Stop 5

Theatre Arts

• Tour the mainstage and Lab theatre
• Visit the Costume and Scene shop
• Take a photo in our lobby an share on social media!
• Visit Starcher Hall for the department office and Movement Studio (Red Route Stop 8)

Merrifield Hall

Red Route Stop 5

Arts & Sciences

• Merrifield Lobby 
• Meet the dean, associate deans, and learn about A&S special programs like
  • General Studies
  • Pre-Health Programs
  • Social Science
  • Women & Gender Studies
  • Health Studies

English

• Merrifield room 200K (far south side on 2nd floor)

• Stop by to learn more about how an English Major, a Certificate in Creative Writing, or a Certificate in Editing and Publishing can prepare you for a range of careers.

Languages & Global Studies

• Merrifield room 319B
• Learn about studying French, German, Greek, Latin, Norwegian, and Spanish at UND
• Cultural proficiency speaks volumes in today’s global market. Explore our interdisciplinary Global Studies program that prepares you to take part in the conversation.

The Café for Active Language Learning

• Merrifield room 220
• Check out this innovative approach to learning about language and culture.

Philosophy & Ethics

• Merrifield 319A - Lyn Burton Philosophy & Pre-Law Library
• Interested in Pre-Law? Stop by to learn about our tailor-made program that will set you up for success in law school.
• Free coffee and a tour of our updated facility with Philosophy & Ethics faculty members.

O’Kelly Hall

Red Route Stop 5

Geography & GIS and Environmental Studies

• O'Kelly Hall room 125
• Students and families interested in Environmental Studies and Geography are welcome to visit with our faculty and graduate students to learn more about the subjects and our courses. 
• Visitors will also have the chance to use the augmented reality sand table, and view demonstrations on geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems.

Communication

• O'Kelly Hall room 202
• Visit with faculty to learn more about Communication and Journalism degree programs, course offerings, and internship experiences.

Criminal Justice

• O'Kelly Hall room 262
• Visit with faculty, learn about our Criminal Justice Studies programs, and pick up some free merch!

Forensic Science

• O'Kelly Hall room 366 - Forensic Science Lab
• Forensic science faculty will be on hand to share information about the program
• Join us for "Forensic Science Microscopic Evidence: exploring insects, crystals, hair, and fibers"

History & American Indian Studies

• O'Kelly Hall conference room 231 and adjacent study lounge.
• Check out a display a variety of student products, including published histories of Grand Forks, capstone research posters, informal “zines,” and virtual tours of UND and downtown Grand Forks. 
• Learn about new programs in Native Health in the Humanities, Public History, and Applied Humanities. 
• Cookies and coffee will be served.
• Easiest access is via O’Kelly Hall north entrance. Proceed upstairs 1.5 levels, proceed through the fire doors and then turn left.
• ADA accessibility: Use Gillette Hall link, then take elevator up 1 level and turn right.

Anthropology

• O'Kelly Hall conference room 231 and adjacent study lounge.
• See examples of student-faculty research collaboration.
• Learn about the newly revised Anthropology major & minor.
• Cookies and coffee will be served.
• Easiest access is via O’Kelly Hall north entrance. Proceed upstairs 1.5 levels, proceed through the fire doors and then turn left

Math Active Learning Lab (MALL)

• O'Kelly Hall room 33, 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.

Gillette Hall

Red Route Stop 5

Sociology

• Gillette Hall room 202
• Meet Sociology professors and to learn about the jobs available for Sociology majors. 

Abbott Hall

Red Route Stop 8

Chemistry

• Abbott Hall room 232
• See a demonstration of a van de Graaf generator!
• Learn about ACS tracks and our undergraduate program from the Undergraduate Chemistry Club and Chemistry Faculty

Witmer Hall

Red Route Stop 8

Physics & Astrophysics

• Witmer Hall room 209
• Engage with faculty and physics majors who will answer your questions, and explore a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory—just one of the many exciting experiences you'll have as a physics major at UND.

Mathematics & Statistics

• Witmer Hall room 313
• Visit with faculty who will be on hand to share information about majoring in math, math education, or the recently added actuarial science emphasis.

Starcher Hall

Red Route Stop 8

Biology

• Starcher Hall room 101 (take two left turns after entering the building)
• Meet with a faculty member who can answer your questions
• Take a tour of the teaching and research facilities

Theatre Arts

• Fights, Falls and Funny Business: Learn basic stage combat in Starcher Hall 235 Movement Studio
• Starcher Hall 135 - Department Office
• Visit Burtness Theatre for more fun!

Columbia Hall

Red Route Stop 6

Communication Sciences & Disorders

• East entry, Columbia Hall
• All prospective CSD (speech-language pathology and/or audiology) students and families are invited to a clinic and department tour led by SLP graduate students.
• Please meet in the east entry way of Columbia Hall. Enter the main doors facing Columbia Road and wait by the posted signage for CSD. 
• Following the tour, CSD faculty members will be available for individual questions. 

Psychology

• Columbia Hall room 2106
• Visit with faculty to learn more about our psychology programs, course offerings, and applied experiences.

Questions?