Dickinson State University's historic campus core - May, Stickney, and Klinefelter Halls, together known as "The Hill" - forms the Dickinson Normal School Historical District, the city's first local historic district, with first- and second-year students required to live on campus in halls including Selke Hall and Lowman Walton Hall.
Enrollment
1,392
Total Students
Freshman Class
348
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 21 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
55%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Housing applications open March 1, with housing assignments released June 15. First-year and second-year full-time students are required to live in a residence hall and purchase a meal plan for the full academic year, with limited exemptions (married students, students with dependents, those living within 25 miles of Dickinson, or students 21+ by the start of classes). This specific date should be confirmed directly with the Office of Housing and Dining closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 21 - August 22, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Selke Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Lowman Walton Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Dickinson State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$9,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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