Departments and Offices

Academic Advising

Provides information on academic programs, program requirements, registration, placement and testing

Admissions 

Your first stop to apply to, tour and learn more about Northern

Alumni Association

Serves and connects NSU alumni

ARAMARK (Dining Services) 

NSU dining and catering

Assessment

Serves testing needs and supports NSU departments, schools, and colleges

Athletic Development 

Athletic scholarships and recruiting   

Athletics 

Includes varsity sports affiliated with NCAA Division II

Barnett Center 

Hosts activities from college and high school-level sporting events to math contests and regional science fair; pool and fitness facilities

Beulah Williams Library 

Center of information resources that support NSU's academic programs and community needs

Bookstore (Wolf Shoppe) 

Provides textbooks, supplies, Wolves apparel, accessories and more

Campus Security 

Contact office for the campus officer

Career Center

Provides comprehensive career services to students and limited services to Northern alumni  

Center for Excellence in International Business & Entrepreneurship

Aims to increase economic opportunities for NSU students and South Dakota businesses

College of Arts and Sciences 

Departments of science and mathematics; history and social sciences; and languages, literature and communication studies

Communications and Marketing

Supports departments across the university and promotes NSU programs and events

Counseling Center 

Professional counselors assist NSU students; promotes student health and well-being

Disability Services 

Creates a campus climate in which students with disabilities can thrive

E-Learning Center 

Delivers online courses to students statewide

Exponent/Student Publications 

Students' stories and opinions shared through print and digital media

Facilities Management

Finance Office 

Handles a variety of business transactions 

Financial Aid 

Center for student financial aid information and assistance

Graduate Studies 

Office of NSU's graduate programs

Grants and Sponsored Research 

Research and grant administration services

Health Services 

Provides medical services for currently enrolled NSU students

Human Resources 

NSU employee support and resources, current job vacancies

Institutional Research 

Analysis and reporting of data related to NSU entities and activities

International Programs 

Promotes international awareness, diversity and engagement; international student recruiting center

Math Center 

Math tutoring services for NSU students

Multicultural Affairs 

Hosts events and creates multicultural opportunities for students

Online & Continuing Education 

Offers a flexible learning alternative with degrees, courses and workshops

Reading Center 

Reading tutoring services for NSU students

Reading Clinic 

Provides literacy services for elementary students nationwide who read above, at, or below grade level

​Registrar 

Provides information and services related to registration, graduation requirements and classes

Residence Life 

Center for on-campus living

Rising Scholars Program 

Offers opportunities for qualified high school students to earn college credit while in high school

School of Business 

Departments of accounting and professional accountancy, banking & financial services, economics & finance, management, marketing and management information systems

School of Education 

Center for elementary & secondary education, health & physical education, special education, psychology and counseling instruction

School of Fine Arts

Home to the art, music and theatre departments

Student Involvement & Leadership 

Center for NSU's student clubs, activities and events

Student Affairs

Creates a vibrant environment that fosters student development

Student Government Association (Student Senate)

NSU's elected student senators

Student Center 

The heart of campus life at NSU: A place to eat, study, socialize, shop and meet

Student Rights and Responsibilties

Promotes a just, safe, orderly and supportive university climate

Student Success Center 

Connects students with support services to help them meet academic goals and overcome challenges

Student Support Services (S.S.S.) 

To eligible students, offers tutoring, academic advising, financial literacy and grant aid and career and academic counseling

Technology Services 

Houses NSU's technology support services, computer labs, instructional design, media services and NSUtv

Testing Center

Center for proctoring services and ACCUPLACER testing

University College 

Supports students through academic advising, free tutoring and academic skills development

Upward Bound 

Motivates and supports eligible high school students in their pursuit of postsecondary education

Veterans' Resources 

Offers resources for active military and veteran students and veterans' dependents

Writing Center 

Offers tutoring in writing to NSU students