The University of North Dakota Division of Student and Outreach Services provides leadership through comprehensive and inclusive student support services and educational opportunities designed to enhance the overall development of lifelong learners, and by extending university resources to all constituents.

SOS Values and Principles

1. Recognize that helping prospective, current, and former students accomplish their educational, career, and life goals is the primary reason for our existence.
2. Expect quality and foster it in all that we do, continually assessing student and institutional performance.
3. Respect tradition, learn from experience, encourage and support creativity; and embrace change and the opportunities it brings.
4. Act with integrity in all endeavors.
5. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
6. Recognize our colleagues as the cornerstones of our organization and acknowledge that our strength comes from their empowerment and motivation.
7. Appreciate and respect diversity of people, ideas, and thought to create a cross-culturally competent community.
8. Encourage teamwork and celebrate success.
9. Maximize educational partnerships advancing high expectations for active student learning and engagement.