2025 Orientation Presentations

The video presentations provided here will help you better know what to expect at NDSU and be prepared for your first semester.

Recording of the Summer Student Virtual Panel
The 2025 NDSU Virtual Student Panel provides information for the most frequently asked questions of new students. Topics included are: information technology, IT accounts, NDSU Bookstore, course materials, Career and Advising Center, academic advising, transferring credits, engagement in and out of the classroom, tuition and fees, cost of attendance, financial aid, billing and payments, parking permits, and Bison ID card. If you're looking for just one or two of the topics from this list, look at the recordings below.

Bison Ready - Course Materials
Starting fall 2025, the NDSU Bookstore will provide a course materials program called Bison Ready, which offers one flat-rate for all course materials.

Career and Advising Center
Learn how to find and contact your academic advisor, use Bison Advise, tips for academic success, and the career and advising services provided to you throughout your time at NDSU and even as an alumnus.

College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Learn about the departments, majors, faculty, and opportunities that exist within the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. Experiential learning opportunities and support programs are discussed.

College of Arts and Sciences
Learn about the College of Arts and Sciences and its commitment to teaching, research, and community engagement. The diverse offerings, student support, and tips for success are discussed.

College of Engineering
Learn about the College of Engineering including information about new building construction and what they will offer, supports and opportunities available, tips for success, and recommendations for personal computers.

College of Health and Human Sciences
Learn about the College of Health and Human Sciences including the supports and opportunities available, tips for success, and how families and loved ones can support students throughout the transition to college life.

Information Technology
Learn about your two IT accounts, information technology services, and the IT knowledge base.

NDSU Bookstore
Learn what the bookstore has to offer including student charging to your student account.

NDSU Bookstore Technology
Learn how the NDSU Bookstore can meet your technology needs including certified Apple and HP technicians and educational pricing.

Office of Student Engagement
Engagement in and out of the classroom is an important part of the NDSU experience. Learn about the many opportunities for connection and engagement offered through the Office of Student Engagement and across campus.

Paying for College
Subjects covered in the presentation include tuition and fees, cost of attendance, financial aid, billing and payments, and other financial-related topics.

Residence Life and Dining
In this overview of residence life and dining services, you'll learn about the growth and community engagement opportunities in residence halls, packing guidelines and the move-in process, dining options, and meal plans.

Student Connections and Belonging
Student connections are important to students getting the most of their NDSU experience and lead to a feeling of belonging. This presentation covers common student transition challenges, opportunities for making connections, practical advice, Welcome Week, and the myNDSU events and student organization resource.

The Transition to NDSU
Transitioning to college life is a process and takes time. This presentation is helpful for family members and other loves ones to better understand transition challenges, campus resources, and strategies for addressing student concerns.

Transferring Credits to NDSU
Topics included are transfer and test credit policies, transfer credit and degree completion, and the transfer credit report.

Undeclared Students
Learn how the Career and Advising Center supports undeclared students and helps them explore possible majors