North Dakota State University [NDSU] Fargo Admission, Criteria & Application Deadlines 2023

North Dakota State University Undergraduate Admissions

Applications are evaluated and considered for admission is based on high school GPA, standardized test scores, coursework in high school. The suggested high school curriculum for students comprises 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics, 3 units of laboratory science, 3 units of social science and 1 unit in core subjects. Applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on 4.0 will be considered for admission.

Where to Apply: Online application

Admission Requirements: International graduate applicants will have to submit the following documents along with the online application:

• Completed online application
• Official academic records from all previously attended institutions
• Scores of national exams taken by the applicant, if any.
• Proof of English proficiency

The above-mentioned documents must be mailed to the Office of International Student and Study Abroad Services.

North Dakota State University Graduate Admissions

The institute provides a range of graduate courses for its aspirants from across the globe seeking to study in the USA. The students can apply at the university using the online Graduate Application available at the official website. While the basic requirements for most of its courses is the same as that of international student admissions, some of the course-specific requirements to be fulfilled when applying for admission at the university are as tabulated below.

*The Statement of Purpose is meant to give information regarding the reason for pursuing the specific program, special interests, educational background, and skills or experience related to the program.

**Three recommendation letters are required preferably from academically related individuals. The graduate school will send an email to the recommenders.

Official documents to be sent directly to NDSU Graduate School can be posted to NDSU Graduate School, NDSU Dept. 2820, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108.

International applicants must complete the online application for Graduate School which will be forwarded to the department they have applied for. The final admission decision is taken by the Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies keeping in mind the recommendation of the departments. 

NDSU’s Office of International Student and Study Abroad Services do a follow-up in 2-3 days to inform applicants that their applications have been received and are being reviewed. The University takes almost 2-3 weeks from the date of submission of all documents before it can send an admission decision.