Bison Connection

Term Codes:	Spring 2008 = 0830	Summer 2008 = 0840	Fall 2008 = 0910	Spring 2009 = 0930

Grade-Point Average Requirements

To be eligible to register continuously without conditions, a student must maintain good academic standing. The following scholastic standards, relative to completed credits and grade-point average (GPA), determine a student's academic standing:

• A minimum GPA of 1.75 is required for those who complete fewer than 27 credits (freshmen).
• A minimum GPA of 1.90 is required for those who complete 27-59 credits (sophomores).
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for those who complete 60 credits or more (juniors and seniors).

Class Attendance Policy

Attendance in class is expected, and may be required by the instructor. If attendance is required, and will impact grading, it is the responsibility of the instructor to clearly communicate that policy to students.

Students Enrolled during Current Semester

Make an appointment and meet with your advisor.

New Freshman Students

Upon being admitted to NDSU, you will be invited to attend the registration/orientation session(s) held on campus. All registration procedures will be explained at that time. For questions about orientation, call the Office of Orientation and Student Success, 701-231-8379 or 1-800-488-NDSU (6378).

Returning Students

If you have been enrolled in courses at another institution since leaving NDSU, you must arrange for an official transcript from each institution to be sent to the Office of Registration and Records, P.O. Box 5196, Fargo, ND 58105. Former graduate students who wish to return to NDSU must contact the College of Graduate Studies, 201 Old Main, or 701-231-7033.

Reactivation:  If you have attended NDSU as an undergraduate student and were in good academic standing, but were not continuously enrolled, you must submit a completed Reactivation Form to 110 Ceres Hall. The form is available online at on the Forms page or in 110 Ceres Hall.

Readmission/Reinstatement:  If you wish to return after having been on academic suspension, submit a Readmission Form form 30 days in advance of the semester start date. Forms are available online at on the Forms page or in 110 Ceres Hall, and are to be submitted to the Office of Registration and Records, NDSU, Box 5196, Fargo, ND 58105-5196, 110 Ceres Hall.

New Transfer Students

Upon being admitted to NDSU, you will be invited to register early via Campus Connection, if eligible, or attend the registration/orientation session held on campus. Those eligible to register early will receive registration information in the mail. All others will receive information at orientation. For questions about orientation, call the Office of Orientation and Student Success, 701-231-8379 or 1-800-488-NDSU (6378).

All Students

All holds must be cleared prior to registration. Use Campus Connection to inquire about holds ("negative service indicators").

Possible holds include:

• Admission
• Advisor
• Customer Accounts Services (Business Office)
• MMR immunity verification
• Registrar