Limited English Proficiency Plan

UND is dedicated to providing safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environments for all members of the University community and visitors to campus. As part of this commitment, the University takes responsible steps to provide meaningful access to its programs and services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). 

LEP Resources

UND will provide all interpreters, translators, and other language assistance measures needed to provide meaningful access to LEP qualified participants without cost to the persons accessing services. If you are a person attempting to access a UND program or activity and require language assistance, please contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office at 701.777.4171 or UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu. 

UND has contracted with DT Interpreting to provide over the phone and video remote interpreting. If you are a UND employee interacting with someone who has limited English proficiency and require language assistance, please contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office for UND's unique access code. Interpreting services are provided at no cost to the requesting department, and many languages are available 24/7.  

DT Interpreting Information

To access a phone interpreter:

1. Call 1.866.237.0173
2. Provide the organization's name (University of North Dakota), the code, your name, and the language needed. You may contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office for UND's unique code. 
3. You will be connected with an interpreter. You may also call to schedule an interpreter for a later time. 

To access a video interpreter:

1. Go to the login portal. 
2. If prompted, allow camera and speaker access.
3. Enter UND's access code and click "Log In."
4. Enter your name when prompted and click "Submit Data."
5. Select the needed language. The session will start automatically. 

Free On-line/Mobile Translators

In some instances, a free on-line or mobile translator may be acceptable as a first step. However, these translation tools should be used only as a quick first step in translating simple sentences, words, and concepts. They are not reviewed by a speaker of the target language and may have errors.

• Google Translate
  • Translates texts, images, documents and websites to over 80 languages, including those identified as the most commonly encountered languages on campus 
• Microsoft Translator
  • A translation app for Android and iOS that translates text and speech in over 40 languages, available through the Microsoft apps store for mobile use 
• Microsoft Suite
  • The translate tool in the Review ribbon translates text within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • The Present Live feature in PowerPoint for the web generates a QR code and link through which the audience can see the presentation on their devices and read live subtitles in their preferred language.  
• FreeTranslations
  • Translates text to 12 languages and provides audio for translated phrases

Written Translations

Written translations of commonly used documents are available upon request. If you need one of these documents or would like to request a commonly used document from your office be proactively translated, please contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office. 

Discrimination and Harassment

Any person who believes they have been denied meaningful access or have experienced discrimination or harassment on the basis of limited English proficiency may contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office or make a report online.