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Who We Are
The University of North Dakota has a strong history in correspondence study, offering courses since 1910. Today, more than 2,500 people enroll in courses offered through UND’s Correspondence & Online Studies program each year.
Academic credit for our courses is recorded at the University of North Dakota, the largest institution of higher education in the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and western Minnesota. UND is a comprehensive teaching and research university with a strong academic reputation, diverse fields of study, and an impressive alumni success record. Visit the UND Home Page for more information about our university.
The Correspondence & Online Studies office is located in Gustafson Hall, nestled in the heart of the UND campus. Our staff takes pride in giving you the services you need to be successful, from the time of enrollment to the completion of your courses.
Accreditation
The credit courses offered by Correspondence & Online Studies are prepared and taught by members of the University of North Dakota faculty and adjunct faculty members approved by UND departments. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It is also a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) and subscribes to the criteria and standards of the Association as established by its Division of Independent Study.
Our Courses
Correspondence & Online Studies offers two types of courses: open enrollment courses and semester-based courses. In our open-enrollment courses, you may choose from more than 90 undergraduate courses for academic credit in a variety of subjects from accounting to visual arts. Many courses meet general education requirements. Courses are offered by traditional mail and online. Federal financial aid is not available for the open enrollment courses; however, alternative loans may be used for them. You can register by mail, online, or at Gustafson Hall on the UND Campus. Please see our Open Enrollment Course List for a detailed listing of our courses and online registration.
Our semester-based courses are offered online, vary from semester to semester, and follow the University’s academic calendar. They are offered in an independent study format, so you can work on your course(s) at anytime and from anywhere. Federal financial aid may be used for these courses. You may register by mail, online, or at Gustafson Hall on the UND Campus. Please refer to the current semester Semester-Based Course List for a detailed listing of those courses.
Why Take Our Courses
Correspondence & Online Studies offers you FLEXIBILITY by giving you the option to take your undergraduate college courses in an independent study format. With Correspondence & Online Studies, you can receive academic credit outside the classroom setting. You are able to work on your courses independently by choosing the time and place for studying.
You can choose to enroll in our open-enrollment courses, which are offered online or through correspondence by mail. With open-enrollment courses, you may work at your own pace, set your own schedule for completing lessons and exams, and take up to nine months to finish a course.
Or, you may choose to enroll in our online semester-based courses that follow the university academic calendar. With semester-based courses, you will need to enroll and complete your courses within the University’s standard semester schedule. You also may use federal financial aid.
When you take courses through Correspondence & Online Studies, you can work toward an academic degree, increase your knowledge, or prepare for a new career. The learning experience itself can be a fun way to grow and learn.
Degrees Offered
The University of North Dakota, through the College of Arts and Sciences, offers two degrees that can be earned by taking Correspondence & Online Studies courses—a Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (B.A.). These fields of study concern themselves first with the nature of humanity and of the university rather than with specific vocational applications. By earning your degree in either of these fields, you will experience intellectual growth through study in the liberal arts: the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities, the social sciences, and the fine arts. |
