About the Catalog

The University Catalog is the official undergraduate and graduate catalog that includes information about academic programs and student services offered by North Dakota State University. It contains general University policies, as well as undergraduate and graduate academic policies and degree requirements, and the official curriculum for the academic year of publication. The catalog is published in an online format with the option to download a PDF of individual pages or a PDF of the entire catalog.

The catalog is intended to complement other university information including specific materials supplied by The Office of Admission, the Graduate School, and individual academic colleges and units. The catalog sections include the following:

The academic policies, programs of study, and course descriptions sections are relevant for all students. Information in the admission and the undergraduate sections applies to undergraduate and professional students at the university. Information for graduate students, including admission, is available in the graduate section.
The sections for colleges and departments link the reader directly to the official university websites for each academic college and unit. This is the same for the student resource section. Linking to the official university websites ensures that information is consistently up-to-date.
The academic policies and information contained within this catalog are effective for the academic year of the published catalog. The past catalog archive section links to several prior years of the University Catalog.
The undergraduate curricula in this catalog are effective for students who declared a program of study during the publication year of this catalog. All students are subject to meeting the major requirements for declared majors and minors outline in the Baccalaureate Degree and Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Questions about undergraduate academic policies and curriculum guides may be directed to the Office of Registration and Records. Questions about graduate programs and policies can be directed to the Graduate School.
It is important for students to be familiar with the information that applies to them, including policies and procedures related to registration, academic progress and degree requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to consistently consult their academic advisers to ensure they are completing requirements applicable to their degree and major programs.
All new, current, and returning students should become well acquainted with the regulations regarding NDSU Policy 335: Academic Responsibility and Conduct and NDSU Policy 60: A Code of Student Conduct.
Information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, is available online or in the Office of Registration and Records.

State Board of Higher Education Policy 450

This catalog is published in accordance with State Board of Higher Education Policy 450: Institutional Reports, Catalogs, Bulletins: "Institutions shall publish electronic or hard copies of catalogs and bulletins for the purpose of furnishing prospective students and other interested persons with information about the institutions. Announcements contained in such printed or electronic material are subject to change without notice, and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the institutions or the state of North Dakota."

Reservation of Rights

Every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information; however, the right is reserved to change any of the rules and regulations of the university at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, change or discontinue programs, alter course content, change the calendar, and to impose or increase tuition and fees similarly is reserved. In some cases, requirements for programs and prerequisites for courses offered are effective even if they are not listed in this catalog. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper university authorities determine, and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the university.

Non-discrimination Policy

North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, expression/identity, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to the Office of the Vice Provost and Title IX Coordinator, Old Main 201, (701) 231-7708.

NDSU Overview

To learn more about North Dakota State University, visit About on the NDSU website. There you will find information related to the student-focused, land-grant, research heritage of the university. Information includes:

Research status
Enrollment numbers
NDSU faculty and staff
Campus map
NDSU facts
Mission statement
Recent news
Explore the Fargo-Moorhead community

Administration

Accreditation

NDSU is accredited as an institution by the Higher Learning Commission and inquiries may be directed to them at 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411. In addition, many programs are accredited or approved by their respective professional organizations and agencies.

Accrediting Agency Degrees and Programs

The following programs of study are accredited as listed below and in the college sections of this bulletin:

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration: Hospitality and Tourism Management (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE): Pharmacy Doctorate
Accrediting Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitian Education Program (Bachelor of Science); Didactic Program in Dietetics (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
American Council for Construction Education: Construction Management
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)¹
American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA): Veterinary Technology (Bachelor of Science)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: Business (Bachelor Science and Master of Business Administration)
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards: Family Financial Planning (Master of Science and Graduate Certificate)
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care: Respiratory Care (Bachelor of Science)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs: Exercise Science (Bachelor or Arts and Bachelor of Science)
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE): Athletic Training (Master of Athletic Training)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE): Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice
Council for Interior Design Accreditation: Interior Design (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH): Public Health (Master of Science)
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org: Bachelor of Science degrees in: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Food Technologists: Food Science (Bachelor of Science)
Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology: Radiologic Sciences (Bachelor of Science)²
Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Science (Bachelor of Science)³
National Architectural Accrediting Board: Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture
National Association for the Education of Young Children: Center for Child Development
National Association of Schools of Art and Design: Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) and Interior Design (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
National Association of Schools of Music: Music (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Master of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts)
National Association of Schools of Theatre: Theatre (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation: Teacher Education (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Master of Science); Education Administration (Master of Education and Master of Science); Counselor Education (Master of Education and Master of Science)
National Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related: School and Clinical Mental Health (Master of Education and Master of Science); Counselor Education and Supervision (Doctor of Philosophy)

Agencies Associated with the University

State Board of Higher Education

Created by constitutional amendment in 1939, the State Board of Higher Education is the governing body of North Dakota State University and all other state supported institutions of higher education in North Dakota. The board’s chief executive officer is the chancellor of the North Dakota University System, with offices in the state capitol in Bismarck. More information regarding the State Board of Higher Education, including members, can be found on the website.

University Catalog 2023-24