Minnesota State University MoorheadMove-In Guide
Moorhead, Minnesota
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1887🔗 www.mnstate.edu
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public university in Moorhead, Minnesota, across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota. First-year students are required to live on campus, and housing is assigned first-come, first-served. Residence options include traditional and suite-style halls such as Dahl, Grantham, Holmquist and Snarr, plus upperclass-only Nelson and John Neumaier apartments. New students take part in the Dragon Days welcome program in late August.
Enrollment
4,282
Total Students
Freshman Class
774
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 8, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
59%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence halls open for spring semester move-in on Jan. 8. No time is listed.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Dahl Hall
Grantham Hall
Holmquist Hall
Suites, doubles and singles · Coed
Nelson Hall
Upperclass singles · Coed
Snarr Hall Complex
Three connected buildings (East, South, West) · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
John Neumaier Apartments
Apartment-style (upperclass) · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
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
$10,594
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.