Find Your Place. Build Your Community.
At NDSU, Residence Life creates spaces where you can connect, grow, and make the most of your college experience from day one.
2,000+
First-Year Students in Residence Halls
1,200+
Upper-Division Students in Residence Halls
1,200+
Upper-Division Students in Apartments
Perks of Living on Campus
Academic Success Starts Here
Students who live on campus are more likely to stay engaged, access resources, and succeed academically. You’re close to classrooms, tutoring, study spaces, faculty support, and the people who help you thrive.
Convenience That Works for You
No commuting, no long drives, and no missing out. Living on campus keeps you close to classes, dining locations, campus resources, events, and everything you need day to day.
Community, Connection & Growth
Campus living helps you build friendships, get involved, and create meaningful experiences outside the classroom. From student organizations to everyday interactions, you’ll grow your communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while feeling connected to the NDSU community.
Supportive, Safe & Comfortable Living
With secure residence hall access, on-campus staff support, and 24/7 coverage from professional staff and campus police, you can feel confident where you live. Plus, nearby dining options and support systems make it easier to focus on your health, well-being, and overall college experience.
First-Year Housing Options
As a first-year student, you’ll have a variety of residence hall options designed to help you feel comfortable, supported, and connected from your very first day on campus.
Our traditional, low-rise residence halls: Burgum, Churchill, Dinan, Weible, Reed/Johnson, and Stockbridge, offer a smaller community feel with single-gender floors, mostly renovated, privatized bathrooms, and double rooms, with limited single and triple options.
Our suite-style, high-rise halls: Cater, Pavek, Sevrinson, Seim, and Thompson, feature co-residential living with two double rooms connected by a shared foyer and bathroom. All have tunnel access to the West Dining Center.
Upper-Division Options
Available exclusively to upper-division, transfer, and graduate students, apartment-style residence halls at NDSU: Niskanen Hall and Mathew Living Learning Center, offer fully furnished, air-conditioned units in co-residential buildings.
For even more independence, NDSU apartments: Apartment 1701, Bison Court, Niskanen Expansion, and University Village, provide private, on-campus living for the same student groups. Available layouts include three-bedroom/two-bathroom, two-bedroom/two-bathroom, one-bedroom/one-bathroom, and studio units.
