Weekend and Special Events

Summer Events

Summer visit days is August 1 and 8

Looking to get a head start on the campus search process? Join us for one of our Summer Visit Day sessions to tour campus and meet students and professors. You’ll get to learn about academic life, student involvement, financial aid and other opportunities available to NDSU students.

A.M. Sessions Schedule

Time Event
8:30 a.m. Check-in and Academic Resource Fair
9 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m.

Breakout Session (choose one):

  • Major Exploration & Career Readiness
  • Student Support & Services
  • Financial Aid 101
10:15 a.m. Campus Tour
11:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch on Campus

P.M. Sessions Schedule

Time Event
1 p.m. Check-in and Academic Resource Fair
1:30 p.m. Welcome
2:15 p.m.

Breakout Session (choose one):

  • Major Exploration & Career Readiness
  • Student Support & Services
  • Financial Aid 101
2:45 p.m. Campus Tour

Register for Summer Visit Days

FULL SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

2025-26 School Year Events

Our weekend and special events give you the chance to connect with academic programs, explore campus life and meet students and faculty. Weekend visits are primarily programmed based on academic college, but most are open to any prospective student regardless of your academic interest — except for College of Business events, which are reserved for students interested in those majors.

If you have question about visits, please contact our office at ndsu.visit@ndsu.edu or 701-231-8643.

College Visit Events

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College of Business

Business at NDSU combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience. Join us to learn more about programs that prepare students with real tools for real outcomes, including Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Global Business, Management Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Experience our main campus and downtown Fargo facilities.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Registration Saturday, November 22, 2025 Registration
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College of Engineering

Engineering at NDSU is about solving problems and building the future. Join us to learn more about programs designed for doing, including Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and General Engineering.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Registration Saturday, November 15, 2025 Registration
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College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences helps you turn curiosity into a career with a curriculum built for discovery and connection. Join us to learn more about programs with endless possibilities, including Agricultural Communication, Anthropology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences Education, Business Education, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Comprehensive Science Education, Criminal Justice, English, English Education, Health Education, History, Journalism, Management Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Music, Philosophy/Ethics/Applied Humanities, Physical Education, Physics, Physics Education, Political Science, Pre-Medicine and Pre-Professional Programs, Psychology, Public History, Social Studies/History Education, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Education, Statistics, Strategic Communication, Theatre Arts, and Women & Gender Studies.

Design, Architecture and Art majors: Spark creativity and connection with opportunities in Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design; Architecture; Art Education; Emergency Management; Landscape Architecture; Graphic Design; Interior Design; and Visual Arts. Experience our main campus and vibrant downtown Fargo facilities.

Both events will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Design, Architecture & Art Majors Registration All Other College of Arts & Sciences Majors Registration

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College of Health and Human Sciences

Health and human sciences at NDSU offers hands-on opportunities like clinical placements, internships and student organizations that prepare students for impactful careers. Join us to learn more about programs that power the future, including Exercise Science, Health Services, Human Development & Family Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Nutrition Science, Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Care, and Sport Management.

*Please note that pre-medicine sessions are not covered in this event.

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Registration
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College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources

The College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources offers diverse programs and hands-on opportunities like internships, co-ops and student organizations. Learn about programs that help sustain our world, including Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Crop & Weed Sciences, Economics, Equine Science, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Food Science, Horticulture & Urban Agriculture, Microbiology, Natural Resources Management, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Precision Agriculture Technology & Management, and Veterinary Technology.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Registration
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Explore More Unique Campus Visits

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Discover NDSU

Discover Days are designed for prospective students and their families to experience NDSU firsthand. Join us for a resource fair, welcome, campus tour, academic session and meal on campus. You’ll also have the chance to connect with current students, faculty and staff, and learn about academics, student life, scholarships and more. It’s a great way to get a comprehensive look at what NDSU has to offer before making your college decision.

Discover Days are scheduled for Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17, 2025.

Learn more and register

Indigenous Student Visit Day

Join us for a special visit day designed for Indigenous students, families and community members. Connect with students, faculty and staff while learning about support services, student life and the admissions process. The event includes a resource fair, welcome, campus tour and lunch.

See schedule and more details Thursday, October 9, 2025 Registration