A campus visit is the best way to experience first-hand all that awaits you at Northern State University. Check out where you'll live, eat and study. You can also meet our dedicated faculty members, and see for yourself the $100 million in renovations to our campus. If you have any immediate questions, please email visit@northern.edu. We look forward to visiting with you soon!

Monday - ThursdayFridayVirtualNorthern Bound Day

On-Campus Visits

Our most popular options! Campus visits provide an opportunity to interact with either current students or admissions counselors, consider academic interests and explore our beautiful campus. There are also options to meet with Financial Aid and faculty (if schedules allow). Monday-Friday visits also receive a free Northern t-shirt and coupon to the Wolf Shoppe! Book your on-campus visit:

• Monday - Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday (select fall and spring dates)
• Northern Bound Day (Feb. 17, 2023)

Northern Bound Day (Feb. 17, 2023)

On Northern Bound Day, you'll have the chance to spend time with professors in your academic area of interest, meet current Northern students, and talk with our student support professionals in financial aid, admissions and more. You can also get free tickets to that weekend's Northern events - men's and women's basketball games and a performance of "Eurydice" by NSU Theatre. Let us roll out the maroon carpet for you! Register today.

Virtual Visit

Can't make it to campus? Check out our virtual tour or schedule a virtual visit with Admissions.

College and School Specific Events

• Feb. 17-18, 2023 Fine Arts Invitational
• Mar. 5, 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Virtual Open House
• Mar. 8, 2023 Region 2 National History Day (contact Dr. Ric Dias or Dr. Dave Grettler)
• Mar. 30, 2023 Northern S.D. Science and Mathematics Fair
• April 19, 2023 Northern S.D. Math Contest

Transfer Students

You are welcome on all tours! Come to campus to find out about the admissions process, application and transcripts, academic areas of study, financial aid and housing.

Returning STUDENTS

If you've taken college classes from NSU in the past - but didn't complete a degree - you are welcome on all tours! Visit campus and find out the process for returning to Northern.