NDSU will return fully to live and in-person classes with the fall semester.
For the summer, in accordance with state guidelines, all conferences, dining and other spaces shall operate without occupancy rate restrictions. However, we are continuing to evaluate occupancy rates, including classroom occupancy rates, for the fall semester. Additional guidance on these issues will be provided over the summer.
Guiding Principles
We are a student-focused, land-grant, research university, and remain dedicated to our role as an economic engine that educates students, conducts primary research, creates new knowledge and advances technology.
We are committed to offering an in-person experience to students who choose it. Students who have health concerns about returning may contact Student Health Service for support.
This is a time to demonstrate our strengths as innovators and problem solvers, as we pursue the richest possible in-person experience for our students while minimizing risk to all.
We are guided by the best practices and advice from state and federal public health agencies.
Student Life
We have established creative approaches to co-curricular activities, to foster learning and growth that comes from experiencing groups while following all current institutional guidelines regarding social distancing and mask usage. You can learn more about engagement and activity at NDSU through the links below.
Residence Life
Residence Life will continue to provide students the flexibility to choose between single or double rooms in the Residence Halls as available.
Students who have concerns with living on campus are asked to discuss options with Residence Life.
Students who need to quarantine will do so in their own rooms. Separate rooms will be set aside for students living in the Residence Halls who may need to isolate at any point during the semester. Meals will be delivered to the rooms and Residence Life will provide daily wellness checks to students in these situations.
Planned day-to-day operational adaptations include providing disinfectant stations for student use and scheduling additional sanitation by campus custodians. We may limit the number of students in lounges, and reconfigure furniture in common areas.
Learn more at NDSU Residence Life.
Dining
Dining areas are planning a number of modifications, including:
- Signage to encourage social distancing in lines
- Seating areas arranged to meet health department criteria for distancing. Tables marked with max capacity limit.
- Thorough cleaning and disinfecting on a regular and frequent basis, following state and federal public health agencies guidelines, utilizing EPA approved cleaners, sanitizers and disinfectants
- West Dining Center will continue to be an allergen friendly facility free of tree-nuts and peanuts with Clean Eats station offering items free of the top eight allergens. Students with food allergies may contact Hannah Prigge for specific meals/needs.
- Take-out meals available from all three dining centers to allow students to eat in their rooms
- Food will be served and not available for self-service
- Hand-sanitization stations throughout serving areas, in addition to disinfecting wipes available for use.
Learn more at NDSU Dining Services.
Student Health Service
COVID-19 testing is available at Student Health Service.
Students may be required to wear face masks while in Student Health Service.
Both in-person and limited telehealth appointments are available.
Counseling Center
NDSU’s Counseling Center will continue to offer one-on-one counseling through telemedicine and in-person as possible.
- Support groups will be offered virtually for a variety of mental health concerns.
Well-being Resources on Campus and in the Community
As a member of the NDSU community, resources are available for you should you need help in dealing with adverse reactions to things happening in the world today. A variety of resources are listed below:
For students on campus and remotely (telehealth):
Counseling Services: 701-231-7671
Disability Services: 701-231-8463
Student Health Service: 701-231-7331
In a crisis or emergency situation:
Call University Police: 701-231-8998
Call 911
Go to a Hospital Emergency Room
Go to Prairie St. Johns for a Needs Assessment: 701-476-721 (510 4th St. S.)
Call the FirstLink Help Line: 1-800-273- TALK (8255) or 2-1-1
Call Rape and Abuse Crisis Center: 701-293-7273