You will need to know your Student ID otherwise known as an EMPLID to set up your services at NDSU as well as to request transcripts. You may have received your Student ID number in a letter from the NDSU Office of Admission after you completed your admission application. Do not share your Student ID with anyone as this is your unique identifier for all your campus records.

To find your EMPLID or Student ID follow these 7 steps.

1. Go to Campus Connection or use the button below these steps.
2. Select “Campus Connection Guest Page” on the right side.
3. Select the “Help Center” tile.
4. Select “Find my EMPLID” from the left menu.
5. Fill in requested information.
6. EMPLID/Student ID result is listed.
7. If these steps do not work, please contact the NDUS Help Desk at 1-866-457-6387 or you may contact the NDSU IT Help Desk at 701-231-8685.

Set up or claim these account types through NDUS (North Dakota University System).

• Computer Labs,
• Library Services, and
• Wireless Network On Campus.

Steps To Claim Your NDUS Account

You will need your Student ID/EMPLID. Start this part of the video at 0:48 seconds.

1. Go to https://claim.ndus.edu
2. Click Claim an NDUS Account.
3. Enter your Student ID / EMPLID and 8-digit birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) in the fields provided and click Continue.
4. Check I Agree then click Continue to proceed.
5. A confirmation message displays indicating that your account has been activated. Click the Continue button again to proceed.
6. Next, you will be prompted to input a new password. (Make note of your Login ID at the top of this page, you will use this regularly but in most cases it will be referred to as User ID.)
7. After the new password has been accepted, click Change Password
8. A dialog box indicating that you have successfully changed your password appears. Click the Continue button to proceed to the next steps.
9. You can now use the Setup Google Authentication or Setup Alternate E-mail options, or both, to set up password recovery options in case you forget your password.
10. After you have set up your password recovery options, you are done with the NDUS account claim process and you can log out. 

Set up or claim these account types at NDSU (North Dakota State University). 

• Email,
• Blackboard, and
• Campus Connection.

Steps to Claim Your NDSU Accounts

You will need your Student ID/EMPLID and Login ID/User ID you made note of in the previous section. Start this part of the video at 2:04 minutes.

1. Go to www.ndsu.edu/enroll
2. Click Set up your NDSU account, and then enter the following information:
   • Last Name
   • Student ID / EMPLID (7-digit ID number)
   • Birth Month (MM)
   • Birth Day (DD)
   • Birth Year (YYYY)
3. Click I agree to agree to follow university and N.D. University System policies and procedures regarding use of information technology services and electronic resources
4. Follow the prompts to set up Multi-Factor Authentication for the first time. For step-by-step instructions, visit https://guide.duo.com/enrollment. (Use your phone number NOT your parents phone number as you will use this feature a lot.)
5. Set and confirm a passphrase
6. Add an email recovery option, and then retrieve the code from your email account to validate it
7. Optional: Add a phone (SMS) recovery option, and then retrieve the code from your phone to validate it
8. Click Logout in the top right corner when finished

Your NDSU email address is an official communication channel used by instructors, colleges, departments and administrative offices to send you important messages. Your email account includes a calendar for both individuals and resources. You will need your NDUS Login ID/User ID and password. 

Steps to Login to Your NDSU Email and Calendar

1. Go to the Microsoft Office 365 login page
2. Enter your NDUS email username or Login ID/User ID (typically FirstName.LastName@ndus.edu) You will see a message that says "taking you to your organization's sign in page."
3. Enter your Login ID/User ID
4. Enter the password associated with your N.D. University System ID
5. Click Sign In
6. You will then be asked to approve a Multi-Factor Authentication prompt
7. An Outlook Web App page should now load, choose your language and Time Zone and click OK to finish
8. You should now see your Inbox

This email forwarding process is optional; however, if you do not do this step you are still responsible for checking your NDSU email for any communication about your course. You will need your NDUS Login ID/User ID and password. 

Steps to Forward Your NDSU Email

1. Go to the Microsoft Office 365 login page
2. Log in using your Login ID/User ID or firstname.lastname@ndus.edu address and password
3. Select Outlook account
4. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and click View all Outlook settings
5. Select Mail in the left menu, click Forwarding
6. In the Forwarding section of the page, Enable forwarding
7. Enter the email address to which you would like your messages forwarded
8. Check the box to ensure you keep a copy of forwarded messages
9. Click Save to finish

Note: These instructions are only for NDSU students. Anyone serving in a teaching role (faculty, instructors, lecturers, GAs, TAs, etc.) may not forward their email as this is a violation of FERPA laws. See NDSU policy number 158.1.

Blackboard is the learning management system that all early-entry and dual-credit instructors will use to post assignments, quizzes, and other course-related information. There are additional login steps shown in the video; however the steps below are shortened because a direct link to the Blackboard login page is provided here. You will need your NDUS Login ID/User ID and password. 

Steps To Login To NDSU’s Blackboard Learning Management System

1. Click the button below or go to     https://blackboard.ndus.edu/.
2. Click My Bb Log In
3. Fill in your Login ID/User ID & Password (created in the steps above)
4. Click the Log In button.

Early-entry students will use the Campus Connection system to register for all of your classes; however, the early-entry advisor may also choose to register you for the classes you select. Campus Connection is also used to view your unofficial transcript or to fill out a withdraw from classes form (instructions for those are listed in another section on this page). You will need your NDUS Login ID/User ID and password. 

Steps to Login to Campus Connection

1. Go to the NDUS Campus Connection login page
2. Fill in your Login ID/User ID & Password (created in the steps above)
3. Click the Log In button
4. Once logged in you will need to follow the specific instructions on this page for what you are looking to do. (e.g., view transcripts, withdraw from classes)

How To Register For Classes

We recommend you register for classes as soon as the open registration window is available. The open registration window, also known as an appointment time, is a time when all students regardless of their academic status (freshman, sophomore, etc.) are able to register. Follow these 14 steps to register. 

Steps to Register For Classes

1. Login to Campus Connection
2. Click on the "Tasks and Communication" card and take care of any holds. You will need to sign the Financial Obligation Agreement each semester
3. Click on the "Manage Classes" card
4. In the left panel, click "Schedule Planner", then "Open Schedule Planner"
5. Login with your NDUS email username or Login ID/User ID
6. Select North Dakota State University, then click "Continue"
7. Select the semester you are registering for, then click "Save and Continue"
8. Look for Course Status, then click "Change," & select "Open Classes Only"
9. Click "+ Add Courses"
10. Use the tabs to search "By Subject," "By Class Number," "By Instructor," or "By General Education"
11. When you have selected your class(es), click "Done"
12. Under courses click "Select All," then select "Generate Schedules"
13. Check the generated schedule for your class(es), then select "Send to Shopping Cart"
14. Click "Register"

Books may be offered in print or digital formats as well as in what is called the Inclusive Access format. More information on Inclusive Access is below. You may also be required to purchase other supplies for your course. For efficiency, you can order all your supplies through the NDSU Bookstore, but to ensure you get the best price for your books they also offer a price comparison tool that provides prices from the top textbook sellers.

Steps to Order Course Materials

1. Go to the NDSU Bookstore portal
2. Fill in your Login ID/User ID & Password
3. Click the Login button
4. Select "My Curriculum"
5. Select the current term
6. Click "Begin Shopping"
7. Compare prices of new, used, digital, and from other booksellers
8. If you notice Inclusive Access books, know that those materials are automatically charged to your student account.
9. Place your order.

What is Inclusive Access?

This video explains what inclusive access is and how to access your materials. Inclusive access materials are where you may find any of the following: reading material, assignments, quizzes, and tests for your course. Inclusive access materials are automatically charged to your student account for classes you are registered for. You will be sent an access code for your inclusive access materials. If you intend to drop or switch classes, DO NOT use the code. As long as you have not accessed the materials, you can opt-out or receive a refund.

We are working on another video that will offer the steps to opt out of your inclusive access textbooks, if you should choose to do that. Though we strongly suggest that you discuss this with your instructor to determine if you will miss any assignments or tests by opting out.

Before you begin, be sure to allow pop-up windows for the Campus Connection webpage, otherwise you will not be able to view your transcript.

How To Order An Unofficial Transcript

1. Go to Campus Connection or use the button below these 8 steps.
2. Enter Login ID/User ID & Password to log in.
3. Click on the Academic Records tile
4. Then Click on Unofficial Transcript Request.
5. Select “North Dakota State University” for the Academic Institution.
6. Select the type of transcript you prefer, “Unoff PDF Transfer Details” or “Unoff PDF Transfer Summary”
7. Click the Submit button.
8. Wait for the report results to appear and print as needed.

How To Order An Official Transcript

Below are the general steps to ordering an official transcript. Follow the directions on each screen as they may have changed without notice.

1. Go to Parchment website or use the Order Official Transcript button located below these 8 steps.
2. Enter User ID & Password to log in OR Click on the Create Account button, fill out the form, and submit. You will be taken to step 3 automatically.
3. Indicate where you want your transcript sent.
4. Choose mail delivery options, processing time, and purpose for request.
5. Review your shopping cart details.
6. Check the I Accept box for consent to release academic records.
7. Enter billing information.
8. Review your order and confirm.