The standard admission application is open for the Bismarck site. Applications for Fargo are closed. 

Applications for Bismarck are accepted on a rolling basis, however preference will be given to those submitted by October 20,2024.

Please read the Application Instructions for NDSU School of Nursing prior to beginning the application.

Apply now-Bismarck Only

**Updated regarding admission requirements: 

• Per School of Nursing policy, all required nursing courses must be completed for a letter grade.
• Included in this policy is the requirement that students applying to the School of Nursing must earn a letter grade on all courses required for admission and cannot use a pass/fail option (this policy excludes AP credits).
• If an applicant has questions about the policy or questions and/or concerns about their grades, they are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing, ndsu.nursing@ndsu.edu for Fargo and Tammy Heupel in Bismarck. 

Application Timeline

• October  - Online application submitted, application capacity fee paid, complete background check, submit virtual question responses, and complete Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test.
• November/December – Decisions and notification sent via email

Summary of Costs

Application

• Application Capacity Fee
  • A $50.00 application capacity fee is due upon submission of Nursing Major application. Credit/debit/checking account information can be used. 
    • Bismarck - Application Capacity Fee
    • Fargo - Application Capacity Fee
• Kaplan Nursing Admission Test
  • Instructions regarding registration and payment ($50) will be sent to applicants via email
  • Will be completed via Examity/Meazure Learning, which is an online proctor (fee $29)
• Certified Background Check: $55.75 (fee is subject to change)

If offered admission, the following costs must be submitted before starting professional nursing coursework:

• Reservation fee: $100 reservation fee
  • This fee reserves your space in the class. 
  • This fee is nonrefundable. 
• Fingerprinting and FBI Background Check at orientation
  • Costs vary per site between $30-$45, depending on services required
• Bison Card
  • If you currently have a Bison card, you do not need to submit a new picture. 
  • If you submit for a new card, you will be charged $20.00.

Eligibility for Admission

View Admission page for more information. 

For additional information, please review application instructions at the top of this page and the application information presentation to learn more about the admission process and both sites (Bismarck and Fargo). 

Apply For Education Incentives

Apply for financial aid and scholarships through NDSU. For students applying for the Bismarck site, you may also apply for financial resources of $5,000 per semester up to $20,000 from Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck, available for qualified students who meet specific criteria.* Contact Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck at (877) 243-1372 for information. View the criteria for the Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck financial .

*Acceptance into the NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health - Bismarck program provides no guarantee of qualification for the financial resources option from Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck. Students must apply directly to Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck and must meet eligibility criteria for the nursing education incentive financial resources.