Your NDSU home is ready to welcome you—where comfort, community, and new beginnings come together. We’re here to help you settle in and start your college journey with confidence.
Spring 2026 Move In
This information is for new first-year or transfer students who are moving in this spring. Here are some of the most important things to know as you prepare to move into our residence halls! Welcome home to NDSU Residence Life! #LiveWithTheHerd
Move-In Day
Residence Halls open for the spring semester at noon on Sunday, January 11. Doors will be open and staff will be at the main desk from noon - 9 pm to welcome you and check you in. During your check-in, you will receive your room key, mail key, and check-in paperwork.
Packing Guidelines
Our packing guidelines provide everything you need to bring, and everything you should leave at home.
Your New Home
Hall + Room Information
Your hall will be your home away from home. Check out everything it has to offer, including its unique features and amenities. A 360-degree tour of the building, plus room renderings, room photos, and floor plans (room measurements) are also important to view. All of this and more can be found by visiting your specific page.
Amenities and Features
Every hall has unique amenities and features, but all halls offer the following: printing stations, onsite mail, coinless laundry, cleaning supplies, free video streaming services, rec lounges, study lounges, community kitchen, Wi-Fi, hall office with games/videos/entertainment options, and secure entrances with ID card access.
Beds, Linens and Lofts
Each hall is unique. Learn more about your hall's mattress sizes, lofting system, and custom linens.
Room and Roommate Information
To review your hall/room assignment or to view your roommate's name and email address, log in to your housing portal, where you will be able to view housing messages, room assignment, roommate info, and meal plan. Suitemate information is also located within the housing portal.
Support Services & Campus Life
Care Packages
You can send your student care packages in partnership with SWAKU and NDSU's Residence Hall Association. Care packages are a great way to provide your student with sweet treats, essential snacks, and a reminder that you are sending love and support from home! Proceeds help fund student activities and scholarships.
Meal Plans and Dietary Needs
One of the best parts of living on campus is the amazing food NDSU Dining provides! If you have food allergies or dietary sensitivities, inform the dietetics team of your needs. They will reach out promptly with information about the resources available on campus and to answer any questions you have.
FAQs
We encourage you to reach out to Residence Life with any questions you have! You can also check out some of our most frequently asked questions.
Welcome Week
NDSU has events and activities planned that will help you meet other Bison and get acquainted with campus! View events by signing into myNDSU.