UND MLS Professional Year

Students must apply and be admitted to UND. Acceptance to the UND MLS program does not mean the student has been admitted to UND.

The application process to UND may take an extended period of time. Students MUST BE ADMITTED by April 15, 2022.

WCAMLS Non-NDUS Student Instructions

WCAMLS NDUS Student Instructions

Other 2+2 or 4+1 Student Instructions

Readmission

If the student has previously attended UND but did not enroll in course work for Spring 2022, the student will need to be readmitted.

Each student, upon admission to UND, is issued a UND email account. It is the student's responsibility to claim their NDUS.Identifier account.

All email correspondence from UND and the UND MLS program is through the UND or NDUS account. It is the student's responsibility to check it daily.

If assistance is needed, please utilize University IT.

All course content will be administered to students through Blackboard.

Access to Blackboard can be found at https://blackboard.und.edu. Students need to be registered in courses to have access in Blackboard. Courses become available in Blackboard the day they are scheduled to start. 

Blackboard username and password is the same as the student's NDUS.Identifier.

Students will be given access to the MLS Community 22-23 on Blackboard approximately April 29, 2022. An announcement will be sent to your UND email when the MLS Community 22-23 site becomes available. The community site will provide the student with instructions of necessary tasks that need to be completed for the Professional Year.

All prerequisite courses required for the MLS summer practicum must be completed before May 16, 2022.

Proof of successful completion (a copy of student's unofficial transcript) must be submitted to the MLS Community 22-23 via Blackboard by June 1, 2022.

Course registration for summer and fall should be completed by April 22, 2022.

Registration instructions for UND Students.

Registration instructions for WCAMLS Students.

In accordance with UND SMHS Policy 3.7, students who are known to have a condition (injury, illness, infection, environmental disease) that may negatively impact themselves, fellow students, staff, faculty or patients have a professional obligation to inform and work with UND SMHS faculty to develop a plan to balance their own health, safety, educational needs and confidentiality as well as the health and safety of others with whom they may come in contact.

The University of North Dakota is committed to providing equal access to students with documented disabilities. To ensure access to your program, please contact Disability Services for Students to engage in a confidential discussion about accommodations for the classroom and clinical settings. Accommodations are not provided retroactively. Students seeking accommodations are encouraged to register with DSS at the start of their program. 

For students who do not currently have a U Card, please do the following.

Order a University ID (U Card)

• Students must be registered for classes to be able to order a U Card. Please fill out this form to order one online. You will need your U Card when you come to campus in the fall.
• Must be ordered between May 1 and June 1.
• Students will be required to upload a digital photo and a government ID when ordering the U Card. Follow the specific instructions included in the form.
• U Cards will be mailed directly to students. Please ensure your address is correct in Campus Connection.

U Card Provides Access to

• SMHS building 24/7, including learning communities
• Campus libraries and other campus services

Students are responsible for all fees/bills for parking, ID cards, housing, or other miscellaneous services that they accrue from UND each semester.

Students are responsible for the payment of additional program related expenses throughout Professional Year.

A physical examination is not required by the UND MLS program. However, a clinical site may require a physical exam.

According to the UND MLS policy, students must provide the program with proof of health insurance before entrance into the professional program.

If you do not have health insurance coverage, please contact UND Student Health Services Insurance Coordinator Maureen Potucek by email or phone 701.777.3457.

In addition to health insurance, students are required to submit immunization records in two places: 

• Student Health Services patient portal (for UND). The information that is uploaded and submitted to Student Health is kept confidential and in your record at the clinic.  If you are unable to access the SHS patient portal please contact Student Health Services at 701.777.4500.
• Directly to the UND Department of MLS by June 1, 2022 following these instructions.

Required textbooks will be available for purchase from the UND Bookstore or online.

You are encouraged to purchase textbooks as opposed to renting. The books, lecture notes, and assignments will be used throughout the entire professional program.

After reviewing the information presented on this page, you will need to fill out the Summer Semester Information Acknowledgment survey.

If you have never used Zoom before, please email Nancy Nettum to set up a short practice session before Orientation on May 16, 2022.

Students will be required to participate in an online MLS orientation for the summer semester via Zoom.

Orientation will consist of faculty, staff, and student introductions and an overview of program policies, procedures, and technology used to complete coursework.

Orientation will be Monday, May 16 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Central Time. The Zoom link will be available via email and/or the MLS Blackboard Community 22-23 site.

Each course is taught in a block (one class at a time).

Class times are typically from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time each day.

Detailed class schedule will be provided at the beginning of each class.

Dates of Online Summer Courses

May 16, 2022 to August 11, 2022

2022 Summer Course Schedule

In accordance with the Department of MLS Standards of Professional Conduct and/or course policy, students are required to be in attendance during all scheduled hours of class. Note: missing one day of class in the summer practicum is equivalent to missing one week of class in a traditional semester.

If the student has a known scheduled event that requires an absence (i.e. in a wedding party), the instructor must be contacted prior to the beginning of the course.

Each instructor will determine how the absence affects the student’s final grade.

After the summer semester begins, in the case of an emergency, the student must notify the course instructor by email or phone.

Computer Access

All coursework is delivered online.

Technology Requirements

Computer with the following minimum capabilities:

Scientific Calculator

Students need to have a scientific calculator (cannot use cell phone).

Printing

You will need to print some documents and will need access to a printer/printing services.

Criminal Background Check Renewal

In accordance with Department of MLS policy, a criminal background check must be completed at the beginning of Professional Year.

A renewal of a student’s criminal background check must be completed between May 5 and May 20, 2022. Do not complete prior to May 5, 2022.

The cost for criminal background check renewal is approximately $35. The student is responsible for this cost.

Directions for this process can be found on Blackboard under the MLS Community 22-23.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

Any student may be subject to drug and/or alcohol screening as outlined in the SMHS Drug and Alcohol Screening and Education Program Policy. A positive drug/alcohol drug screen will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal from the program. The complete Drug and Alcohol Screening and Education Program Policy can be found on the SMHS student policy website.

Want a sneak peak of where you'll be taking classes this fall? Check out the video below to take a tour of UND's School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Students will be required to come on-campus for laboratory and lectures from August 16, 2022 to December 16, 2022.

Students need to be available from 9am to 5pm each day for face-to-face laboratory sessions, synchronous coursework, and/or asynchronous online coursework. Students will receive a more detailed schedule from the instructor of each course.

In accordance with the Department of MLS Standards of Professional Conduct and/or course policy, students are required to be in attendance during all scheduled hours of class.

If the student has a known scheduled event that requires an absence (i.e. in a wedding party), the instructor must be contacted prior to the beginning of the course.

Each instructor will determine how the absence affects the student's final grade.

After the fall semester begins, in case of emergency, the student must notify the instructor of the course by email or phone.

Orientation to the on-campus fall session will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Students will be required to attend this meeting in person.

UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Room E101
1301 N. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58203

Required textbooks for fall courses can be found on the Undergraduate Textbook List.

Students will be required to have a fluid resistant lab coat for all laboratory sessions. Lab coats can be rented from the UND MLS Club prior to orientation. Please see the Blackboard MLS Community site for rental details at a later date.

Scientific Calculators will also be required for lab.

Specific dress code only applies for scheduled laboratory sessions. Students will be required to comply with the UND Department of MLS Laboratory Safety Standard.

At the beginning of the fall on-campus laboratory session, students will be required to complete a colorblindness test to make them aware of alterations in their vision

Any student may be subject to drug and/or alcohol screening as outlined in the SMHS Drug and Alcohol Screening and Education Program Policy. A positive drug/alcohol drug screen will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal from the program. The complete Drug and Alcohol Screening and Education Program Policy can be found on the SMHS student policy website. 

Dates for on-campus TB testing will be as follows:

• October 18th and October 20th from 11AM- 1PM
• November 1st and November 3rd from 11AM-1PM 

Clinical affiliates require that students receive the two step TB testing prior to being allowed to participate in a clinical rotation.

For students that have received the BCG Vaccination, a T Spot test  or chest X-ray will need to be completed. The student will be responsible for completing this test on their own. Tests can be completed through UND Student Health.

Students are responsible for arranging their own housing for the fall on-campus session.

UND offers many on-campus housing options. 

If you are interested in off-campus housing, a good resource is UND Underground.

A map of the UND campus is available.

UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Floor Plans: See the Visitor Directory inside the South front doors in the atrium on the left side. Floor plans and room numbers are displayed in this digital directory.

Map of the cities of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN.

It is the student's responsibility to purchase and adhere to UND's parking policies. For further information visit UND Parking Information.

UND provides individual and group counseling on campus for students. Please visit their website for more information.

UND has a Wellness Center available to students. Please visit their website for more information.

If students have an outstanding bill, UND will not allow registration or issue final transcripts for either the Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023.

Mandatory attendance to Clinical Practicum Orientation will be required on December 14, 2022.

Some clinical affiliates may have site specific requirements that are an additional cost to the student. These may include:

• Drugs of Abuse Panel
• Minnesota Department of Health Background Check
• Wisconsin Care Givers Background Check

The clinical practicum is completed at a healthcare facility.

January 3--May 12, 2023

• Students will be provided a schedule by the clinical affiliate on the first day of the clinical rotation. Note the schedule is subject to change.
• Students are responsible for working on the bench each day within the assigned rotation.
• Students will also be assigned coursework to be completed outside of your assigned clinical hours. The clinical affiliate is not obligated to give students time to study. Students are to work on the bench during your clinical experience time and study in the evenings and weekends.
• The clinical rotation has two graded portions:
  • The didactic grade is earned from quizzes and exams. Exams must be taken under the supervision of a proctor.
  • The performance grade will be completed by the clinical affiliate and is converted into a grade. Performance evaluations are provided to the student prior to the rotation so the student is aware of how they will be graded.

The clinical practicum calendar does not follow the academic calendar published by UND. Students must follow the schedule provided by the clinical affiliate on the first day of the clinical rotation. 

Required textbooks for spring courses can be found on the Undergraduate Textbook List.