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Explore your college options and get a closer look at your next steps at Explore Â鶹´«Ã½—a hands-on, immersive experience where you can connect with future classmates, faculty, and staff to see what makes Â鶹´«Ã½ North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution. 

Whether you're just starting your college search or have already been accepted, you’ll dive deeper into life at Â鶹´«Ã½. From campus tours and student panels to learning about academic programs and student services, Explore Â鶹´«Ã½ will give you the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future. 

Join us! 
Summer Explore Â鶹´«Ã½ is Friday, May 29, 2026.

Location: JACK SCIENCE CENTER (1420 Schafer St., Bismarck, ND)

• Get the inside scoop from current students during our Student Panel sessions. 
• Experience campus life with Campus Tours and an in-depth look at our Academic Programs. 
• Discover student clubs, activities and services that can enhance your college experience. 
• Enjoy lunch on us and get some free swag. 
• Apply to Â鶹´«Ã½ during the event and we'll waive your admissions application fee! 
• Enter to win exciting prizes, including one of two $500 scholarships sponsored by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation.
• Parents/Guardians have an option to attend a Parent Q&A session.

Event Schedule

Pick and choose what works best for your schedule!

9 - 9:45 am
Check-in at Jack Science Center

10 - 11 am
Welcome and Student Q&A Panel

11am - 12pm 
Explore Program Area (students)
Parent Q&A Panel (parents)

12 - 2 pm
Lunch and Student Services Fair

12:15 AND 2:15 pm
Bavendick Center Tour

1 - 2 pm
Campus Tour

1- 3 pm
Housing Tours

Program Areas to Explore

• Agriculture
• Automotive Careers
• Behavioral Health 
• Business and Finance
• Carpentry
• Cybersecurity/Artificial Intelligence
• Education 
• Energy
• Engineering, Engineering and Surveying Technologies, and Construction Management
• Health Sciences
  • Vehicle is recommended to drive to the Health Sciences Building (0.4 miles)
• Heavy Equipment
• Industrial Automation & Robotics
• Marketing and Communication & Broadcasting
• Performing Arts
• Pre-Professional/Transfer & University Studies
• Sports & Exercise Science
• Welding

Don't miss this chance to explore what makes Â鶹´«Ã½ the place where innovation meets opportunity.