RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA
UND STUDENT ENTRANCE/LINE-UP EVENT POLICIES & ETIQUETTE
The University of North Dakota and Ralph Engelstad Arena recognize that athletic events are an important
component of the spectator experience, and we support game day activities that build community and offer an
opportunity for social interaction. We also recognize that our students, faculty, staff and fans are all valuable
members of the UND family and that your attendance and participation at athletic events is a big part of our
success. In order to make your fan experience and that of those with and around you a positive one, our number
one priority is your safety.
The University of North Dakota Athletic Department and the Ralph Engelstad Arena do not condone behavior or
actions that are contrary to the goals and objectives of the University and/or the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Individuals or groups who violate these policies may be removed from the premises, receive revocation of ticket
privileges and/or be charged and prosecuted.
In order to provide a safe, healthy and enjoyable game day experience for spectators, students are expected to
comply with the following regulations and abide by all University of North Dakota Student Conduct Codes and
applicable laws. The University of North Dakota and The Ralph Engelstad Arena DO NOT condone underage
drinking, inappropriate public behavior or any misconduct prohibited by University or Ralph Engelstad Arena
policy. Enjoy the game and Go UND!!!
Prohibited items in the Ralph Engelstad Arena:
No backpacks or carry bags; No video camera/cases, water bottles, cans, coolers, thermos, containers, poles,
umbrellas, balls, Frisbees, weapons, artificial noisemakers or any other items deemed inappropriate by NCAA
rules and Ralph Engelstad Arena officials and security personnel. Students should plan accordingly. UND/REA
reserves the right to prohibit the carrying of any other item into the arena. Decisions on which items to prohibit
will be made contingent upon security briefings by law enforcement agencies. Exceptions for medical or
personal care reasons (e.g., medical prescriptions, etc.) will be addressed individually at the gates. UND/REA
reserves the right to search or inspect such items and persons carrying them are encouraged to carry them into
the arena in a clear plastic bag.
1. Students are REQUIRED to bring their current University student I.D.’s along with another form of picture
identification. Students should be prepared to provide their identification upon request. Students will be denied
admission into the facility without a proper UND student I.D.
2. The student entrance line (located on the SW corner of the Ralph Engelstad Arena) will be open for line-ups
no earlier than 8:00 am the morning of the game. Students are not allowed to access the line-up areas before
the assigned opening. On days in which UND has multiple sporting events, the entrance line may be “moved” to
the earlier sporting event until that events start time. Students should watch their emails and NoDak Nation
social media outlets for information about these days and all updates to line policies.
3. Students attending UND events held at the Ralph Engelstad are asked to park in designated parking areas off
site. All parking on The Ralph Engelstad Arena site is protected parking on game days. Students failing to observe
this policy will risk having their vehicle ticketed and/or towed.
4. Students will NOT be allowed to serve, sell, possess or consume alcohol while in the student entrance/line-up
area on the Ralph Engelstad Arena premises. All students are subject to state laws, university policies and
regulations regarding alcohol as stated in the University of North Dakota Student Conduct Code handbook. As a
University of North Dakota student, we rely on you not only to comply with these policies but to help enforce
them with those in attendance around you. Enforcement of appropriate and lawful behavior will be a high
priority.
5. Students are asked to dispose of all trash in appropriate waste receptacles and cease all tailgating activities 15
minutes prior to doors opening. Doors open approximately 90 minutes prior to gametime for students only.
There will be NO tailgating or loitering allowed following the completion of the game. Please be respectful of
other students around you; remember that the student entrance/ line-up area and the Ralph Engelstad Arena
are a part of the University of North Dakota campus, and that all students are subject to the University of North
Dakota Student Conduct Code and applicable laws.
6. Students located in the line-up area assume all responsibility for lost or stolen personal items. The Ralph
Engelstad Arena and the University of North Dakota are not responsible for any items left unattended or
misplaced.
7. Open fires and charcoal grills are NOT permitted on the Ralph Engelstad Arena site.
8. No tents or portable housing units allowed in the SW Student entrance/line-up areas.
9. No couches or indoor furniture will be allowed.
10. No gas powered generators.
11. No glass containers or bottles.
12. Only portable radio/stereo units (boom boxes) will be permitted. House stereo units requiring an external
power source will NOT be allowed.
13. All requests for use of Ralph Engelstad Arena electricity will be denied unless approved in advance by Ralph
Engelstad Arena Management. All expenses will be the responsibility of the group requesting the service.
14. All forms of solicitation or the distribution of give-away items on the Ralph Engelstad Arena site is prohibited
without the prior approval of Ralph Engelstad Arena management.
15. A list of Ralph Engelstad Arena preferred caterers and food and beverage policies are available upon request.
If students select to use an outside food and beverage provider, permission from the Ralph Engelstad Arena
management is required.
16. All Ralph Engelstad Arena student entrance/line-up policies are subject to change.