Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Where is UND Aerospace Located?
2. What kind of planes will I get to fly at UND?
3. Will I get a 4 year degree from UND?
4. Will I start flight training my first semester at UND?
5. When do I get to fly the airplanes?
6. How often will I meet with my flight instructor?
7. Should I get a medical certificate before coming to UND?
8. Should I do any flight training before coming to UND?
9. Will UND accept previous training done from another flight school?
10. Is there anything other than a Flight Medical/Student Pilot Certificate that I should bring to UND?
11. How long will it take to complete my flight training at UND?
12. How much does it cost to fly at UND?
13. Are flight costs included in tuition at UND?
14. Can I get a degree other than aviation at UND?
15. What is the weather like in North Dakota?
16. I know UND Aerospace is a great school, but I don't want to move to North Dakota. What do I do?
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A: UND Aerospace is one of nine colleges that make up the University of North Dakota, located in Grand Forks, ND. The University of North Dakota is one of the largest universities in the upper-midwest, enrolling over 13,000 students.
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A: UND Aerospace operates a fleet of Piper aircraft. The Warrior, Arrow, and Seminole are the most common aircraft that students fly. However, UND Aerospace also operates several specialized aircraft including two Super Decathlon acrobatic aircraft, a Piper Super Cub, a Beechcraft Baron, and several helicopters.
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A: Yes, you will received a 4 year degree from UND. UND Aerospace offers 4 different degrees in Aeronautics (Commercial Aviation, Flight Education, Air Traffic Control, and Aviation Systems Management), two degrees in Business (Aviation Management and Airport Management), a Masters in Aviation and a Minor in Aviation.
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A: Your flight training depends on when you enroll and which semester you start school. Most students start their college education in the fall semester. Over the past few years, we have had between 450 to 500 new students who want to start their flight training in the fall. Approximately half of those students will start in the fall semester and the remainder will start in the spring semester. When you start your training depends on how early you register for fall semester classes (earlier is better). Students who begin their training in the summer semester have no problems getting into the ground school classes and flight labs their first semester.
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A: Most students are in the skies within a week or two of their arrival at UND. Your third lesson in the Private Pilot training course involves an actual flight. Your first lesson is a briefing and the second lesson is in a Flight Training Device (simulator).
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A: Each student meets with their flight instructor on a permanent launch schedule three days per week (MWF or TRS). Students who fly in the summer semester meet with their instructors five days per week (M-F).
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A: YES, YES, YES. Before you start any type of flight training, make an appointment for a medical certificate. Since this is not a routine physical that can be done by any doctor, you need to set up an appointment with an Airman Medical Examiner (AME). You will be given a choice of three different classes of medical. Class I, II or III. The cheaper and less stringent medical is the class III which is all you need, however, we suggest that you get a class I, which is the medical required to be a Captain for an airline. It is best to find out right away if you are going to have any problems obtaining a class I medical If your intention is to be an airline Captain. You should also inform the AME that you need a student pilot certificate as well. Contact your local airport and they should be able to direct you to an AME.
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A: We would suggest that you at least do some type of introduction training to see if flying is for you. We do not suggest that you get your Private Pilot's license before coming to UND. Our transfer rules will require that you take the Private Pilot Ground School as well as complete a shorter version of the flight syllabus and complete a Private Pilot check ride to receive college credit. Many of our past transfer students suggested to us that we require the Private training even if you already have a Private Pilot Certificate. The primary reason is that UND has a very structured environment, and it can be much different than what you experienced at your local airport under Part 61.
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A: Yes, however, this can be a very complicated process. We suggest that you call Student Services at (701) 777-4934 to discuss your particular situation before enrolling at UND.
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A: Yes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that UND Aerospace verifies that you are a U.S. citizen prior to flight training. We ask that you bring your actual birth certificate with the raised seal or a current and valid US passport along with your state issued driver's license. We will not be allowed to start your flight training until we have verified that you are a US citizen. If you are a foreign student, you will need to register online with the Transportation Security Administration at http://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov. The fee to register is $130, and you must start your flight training within 180 days of registering or you will have to register over again and pay an additional $130.
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A: UND Aerospace's flight training program is designed to follow a 4 year curriculum (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor, and Instrument Flight Instructor). However, some students choose to complete their flight training in less than 4 years by going to summer school.
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A: Click here to see a listing of estimated flight training costs.
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A: No, flight costs are NOT included in tuition. To see tuition costs at UND, click here.
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A: Yes! UND Aerospace has students that double major or minor in things like business, medicine, law, and countless other professional fields.
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A: Temperatures range from 70s-80s in the summer to 10s-20s (Farenheit) in the winter. Make sure you pack shorts and a warm winter coat for your trip to UND!
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A: We have the answer for you! UND Aerospace operates 3 satellite campuses along with its main campus in Grand Forks. They are all operated in conjunction with colleges at their locations in Phoenix, AZ; Spokane, WA; andCrookston, MN
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