Basic Needs and Resources
First Link
First Link (211) provides free and confidential health and human services information. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. If you’re looking for information about services available in your community for you or a loved one, they can help.
Text your zip code to 898-211 (TXT211) or call 211 to speak with one of their highly trained information and referral specialists. Your call is completely confidential, and they have call menus in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Interpreters are also available for any language.
To explore resources and support that may be available, visit the First Link website.
NDSU does not maintain a full list of resources under these basic needs. It is recommended that 211 also be considered when trying to find resources.
To focus time and energy on learning, it’s important for every student to have their basic needs met. Click a category below to find a variety of NDSU and community resources. If you can’t find what you need, please call the Dean of Students Office at (701) 231-7701.
Bison Threads
Bison Threads is a donation-based clothing closet focused on gently used Bison Gear. At NDSU we want everyone to feel a part of the herd. If your closet needs a gameday refresh, stop by Bison Threads and grab a sweatshirt, t-shirt, or whatever else we have in stock. Currently located near the ACE tutoring study rooms in the lower level of West Dining Center, Bison Threads aims to serve students, staff, and faculty from across campus.
As a recent recipient of funding from the Board of Trustees Endowment fund, Bison Threads is grateful for the support of the staff, faculty and students who have helped launch this initiative.
If you're looking to donate or interested in learning more about the project, please contact Zach Thomas (zachary.thomas.4@ndsu.edu).
Anyone can use Bison Threads during ACE's normal hours of operation and take 2-3 items per visit. Everything is free and was received as a donation to the closet. We ask that you fill out the survey connected to the QR code located in the closet. This helps us understand how many people are using the closet and how we might improve it in the future.
Career Closet
Getting ready for that big interview, presentation, or career fair can be quite a process. We also know that dressing professionally can be nerve-wracking and expensive. NDSU undergraduate and graduate students now have a great free on-campus resource to help you make your life easier! The Career Closet is home to over 200 business professional or business casual pieces to help you look best whether that be for career fairs, interviews, presentations, or other events. The Career Closet is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Ceres Hall 306. Students can take and keep four free items per year, no returns necessary.
Visit Career Closet for more information.