University of North Dakota Top Questions

The best class I have taken at UND was Social Problems and Personality Theory. The Teaching and Learning department is good, but some of the teachers are jokes. The head of the department Glenn is amazing. He looks out for all the students and makes sure that we are getting the best education possible.

I get along with many of my professors, though I've had some bad experiences. Students are competitive and intellectual inside and outside of the classroom. I am a Psychology major. I haven't had the chance to experience a whole lot of the department and its professors.

Most professors do not know my name. I really like my Evolution class. I really don't like ochem and ochem 2. Students study alot. There isnt really too much class participation. Yes UND students have intellecual conversations outsied of class. Students are competitive especailly when it comes to getting into programs.

The professors in the education department and wonderful. They know you by name and are very helpful.

UND offers a great deal of different academic programs from you to choose from. I really haven't found anything too overwhelmingly difficult if you are willing to put forth the time and effort into it. A lot of the professors are willing to talk to you outside of class and take an active interest in the students, but there are some who just don't give a shit about you. It kind of all depends on who it is. Some departments place a lot of emphasis on job placement upon graduation and other departments don't. Just like the attitude of the professors, it all depends on who you are dealing with. The academic requirements at UND are pretty straight forward, but you need to pay attention to them. I know a lot of people that didn't realize that they HAD to have a minor to graduate, or that the departmental GPA for graduation was 2.7, so they had to stick around to increase their GPA. Also, look at when classes are offered. Some classes are only offered every three semesters, so if you don't plan everything out, you can end up being stuck here longer than you expected for one class.

One of the best parts about academics at UND would have to be the professors. They are so talented and I am often amazed at their intelligence. Also I feel very comfortable personally talking with most of my professors.

I think that some of my teachers know my name. It really depends on the size of the classes and if you take time to talk to them. My favorite classes would have to be between my psychology classes and my nutrition classes. My least favorite is math and history classes. Class participation is pretty common. UND students do have intellectual conversations outside of class. Students here are VERY competitive. The most unique class I have taken is probably anthropology. I really like my major and most of the teachers in the psychology department are very good. I have not spent time with my professors outside of class. I feel that UND's academic requirement are reasonable. I think the education here is geared towards just learning for some classes but some are also geared towards getting a job.

My least favorite class is Microeconomics.

Class sizes are perfect, if you go to class, your professors will recognize you. Gamble Hall is old, but the have been doing a good job of renovating it.

I've heard bad things about the chemistry department, which sucks because my major is chemistry. I haven't had a problem though. My favorite teacher is actually my chemistry 222 teacher. My only complaint is that our chem 222 labs last for like 4 hours; I put more work into that class than any other, and it's only worth 1 credit. I am also in the Honors Program and dislike it. It has it's perks, such as a partial tuition waivers and early registration, but the busy work is not worth it. One thing that's really nice about UND is that the professors are so willing to help you. They want you to do well and they dedicate time to do so.