The North Dakota State University (NDSU) has a long-standing commitment to graduate education.
While NDSU itself was founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, and graduate students were first accepted in 1895. The the first Master of Science degree awarded in 1899.
The Graduate School at North Dakota State University was formally founded in 1954, signifying a growing commitment to advanced academic and research programs. In 1963, first Ph.D. degrees were awarded at NDSU, demonstrating the increasing breadth and depth of its research capabilities.
Since its formal establishment, the NDSU Graduate School has grown to offer a wide array of programs, currently including over 80 master's degrees, more than 50 doctoral degrees, an education specialist degree, and numerous certificate programs, reflecting its evolution into a comprehensive research university with "very high research activity."
While the Graduate School is the processing center for all documents necessary for completion of the graduate degree, our focus is supporting students from admission to graduation. In addition, the Graduate School offers opportunities for professional development, support services, and funding.
Additional Resources
Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
Our interdisciplinary graduate programs offer opportunities to innovate across disciplines.
Graduate Professional Skills Academy
The NDSU Graduate Professional Skills Academy offers workshops and resources to enhance student's professional development and career readiness.
Center for Writers
The NDSU Center for Writers offers expert support to help students, faculty and staff.
Contact Information
106 Putnam Hall
(701) 231-7033
Office hours:
M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Academic year)
M-F 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Summer and University breaks)
Mailing address:
NDSU Graduate School
Dept 2820 PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108
Courier Delivery address:
NDSU Graduate School
106 Putnam Hall
1349 12th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102