Welcome to your home away from home
NDSU Residence Life provides more than a bed, we provide a place to grow, learn, connect, explore and make an impact. You can create the experience you want. What will your Residence Life experience be?
Live
From state-of-the-art residence halls to modern apartment living, Residence Life provides various housing options for your first year through your college career.
Learn
Your first year away from home is full of new experiences, growth, and non-stop learning. A lot of it happens outside of the classroom.
Lead
Get involved, make an impact, network, and create life-long connections. Residence Life provides many ways to get involved in areas that are important to you.
YOU are the Experience:
The choices you make will create the experience you want. What will your Residence Life experience be?
The Department of Residence Life's Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
The Department of Residence Life fosters thriving communities where students live, learn, and lead.
Our Vision
To create a residential living experience that proactively adapts to the changing needs of students.
Our Values
Community
We foster meaningful connections, belonging, and shared responsibility within our residential communities.
Growth
We support learning, leadership, and personal development while fostering resilience in students and staff.
Collaboration
We work together across roles, backgrounds, and perspectives to build stronger residential experiences.
Adaptability
We proactively respond to changing student needs through innovation, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Intergrity
We act with honesty, accountability, and stewardship in service to our students and institution.