About Sevrinson Hall
Sevrinson Hall is a vibrant, high-energy community where Bison pride runs deep. Home to the Engineering Leadership Learning Community, passionate student leaders and engaged residents, our hall thrives on connection, support, and involvement. Whether you're collaborating on a late-night study session, joining a hall event, or spending time with your friends, you'll feel the spirit of the Herd in everything we do. At Sevrinson, we celebrate individuality, foster leadership, and create a welcoming space where everyone belongs. Sevrinson is a community that empowers you to make the most of your NDSU experience.
Amenities and Features
Every hall has its own unique amenities and features, but all halls offer the following: printing stations, onsite mail, coinless laundry, cleaning supplies, cable and free video streaming services, rec lounges, study lounges, community kitchen, wifi, secure keyless card entrances, and a hall office where individuals can check out various games/videos/entertainment/rec equipment.
Each hall also has a full-time hall director and student resident assistants (RAs) who support learning, facilitate community development, and are dedicated to students' security, safety, and well-being.
In-Room Features
- Two double rooms share a common foyer with shower and toilet facilities (foyer cleaned every other week by custodial staff)
- All rooms and foyers have tile floors, all lounges have carpet
Hall Amenities
- Located on the corner of 15th Avenue North and Albrecht Boulevard
- Co-ed Living: Suites in Sevrinson Hall are single gender, but floors are mixed gender
- Nine-story, high-rise residence hall
- Every two floors constitute a house, with the even floor having a lounge and study room, and the odd floor having another study room and a balcony that overlooks the lounge space. These houses are intentionally built to be one cohesive community.
- All rooms and foyers have tile floors, all lounges have carpet
- Coinless laundry on each floor
- Limited number of single rooms
- Main first floor lounge includes an HDTV, lounge seating, a moveable whiteboard, foosball table, and pool table
- Study lounge on first floor with a moveable whiteboard and tables
- Kitchenette and lounge in basement
- Tunnel access to the West Dining Center, a 24-hour computer cluster, and the ACE Tutoring Center
- Meal plan required for all residents
- Home to 270 students
2025/2026 Rates
Doubles: Fall: $2,750 | Spring: $2,250 | Total: $5,000
E (Single) Rooms: Fall: $2,860 | Spring: $2,340 | Total: $5,200
Home to the
Engineering Leadership Community
Sevrinson is home to the Engineering Leadership Learning Community. This community provides first-year engineering students with a well-rounded and unique experience linking engineering with leadership skills.
Mailing Information
Meet the Interim Sevrinson Hall Director
Vanessa Attaya
Hi Everyone! My name is Vanessa Attaya, and I am currently the interim Hall Director for Sevrinson. I joined NDSU in June 2024, and it’s been such a rewarding experience so far. Originally from the greater Boston area, Fargo has been quite a change of pace—but I’ve come to truly appreciate the strong sense of community here.
I earned my bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where I fully embraced the liberal arts experience by double majoring in Economics and Spanish, with a minor in Studio Art. After graduating, I spent a year teaching English in Spain, which sparked a deep love for travel. Between adventures abroad, I enjoy staying active, exploring the outdoors, and working on hands-on projects.
I'm passionate about my role as Hall Director because I believe college is a transformative time—a chance to learn, grow, and form meaningful, lasting connections. It’s a privilege to support students through that journey. Creating a safe, welcoming environment where everyone has the tools and support they need to thrive is at the heart of what I do.
Feel free to stop by my office or reach out—I'm always happy to connect and chat!
Phone: (701) 231-3233
Email: vanessa.attaya@ndsu.edu
Photos / Renderings / Floor Plans
Double Dimensions: 11' 11" x 15' 6"
Studio Dimensions: 15' 6" x 7' 8"
Other commonly requested dimensions:
Shelf in suite foyer:
4 feet wide x 1 foot tall x 1 foot deep.
Desks: 7 feet tall x 38.5 inches wide x 25 inches deep.
Drawer in desk is 2 inches deep.
Room Photos (Doubles)
Room Photos (E Rooms)
History
Sevrinson Hall was one of the two high-rises to be built on the NDSU campus in 1967 as part of the "Gemini Project." The "Gemini Project" was the construction of two identical high-rises (the other being Thompson Hall). The high-rise is a nine-story structure that houses 272 students.
In 1969, the high-rise was named Sevrinson Hall in honor of Charles Sevrinson, Dean of Students from 1948 to 1964. Sevrinson was born on May 6, 1898 at Reynolds, North Dakota. He graduated from Mayville State Teachers College in 1921. Sevrinson later attended the University of North Dakota earning a bachelor's degree in 1924 and a master's degree in 1930.
Sevrinson began his educational career as a one-room school teacher before becoming the superintendent at Reynolds, North Dakota and the junior high school principal at Williston, North Dakota. In 1928, he came to the NDAC as an instructor in history. In 1938, Sevrinson rose to the rank of Professor of Education, Dean of Men and Assistant to the President. In 1948, he was made Dean of Students. Sevrinson held this position until his retirement in 1964. He died in 1986.
