North Dakota University System Admission Requirements

What Are the North Dakota University System Admission Requirements?

If you plan to attend a North Dakota University System (NDUS) four-year university, you’ll need to take the following core high school courses:

English: Four courses
Mathematics: Three courses (algebra 1 and above)
Laboratory science: Three courses (including at least two in biology, chemistry, physics or physical science)
Social studies: Three courses (not including consumer education, cooperative marketing, orientation to social science and marriage/family)

Although not required, the NDUS recommends that you also take advanced algebra and at least two foreign language courses. Additional courses may be required before you can be admitted to some college programs. Your school counselor can tell you more about specific requirements for the programs that interest you.
These requirements are not in effect at the two-year NDUS colleges. If you don’t take the core courses required to attend a four-year university, you can attend a two-year college. After successfully completing 24 credits, you may be eligible to transfer to a four-year university. The ACT Assessment test is required for all students. Beginning with students who apply for admission in Fall 2006, the ACT writing essay may be required. Check with the campus admission office to find out if the writing essay is part of their admissions requirements.