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North Dakota State UniversityMove-In Guide

Fargo, North Dakota

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1890🔗 www.ndsu.edu

North Dakota State University's Fargo campus is anchored by Old Main, its first permanent building funded by an 1891 state legislature appropriation, with first-year students required to live on campus, many in traditional halls including Weible, home to more than 350 first-year and upperclass women.

Enrollment

11,952

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,441

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 10, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

95%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Residence halls open for the spring semester at noon on Sunday, Jan. 10.

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

First-year halls (6)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Cater Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Dinan Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Reed/Johnson Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Sevrinson Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Stockbridge Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Thompson Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (7)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Bison Court

  • Burgum Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Churchill Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Niskanen Expansion

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  • Pavek Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • University Village

  • Weible Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Apartment 1701

  • Mathew Living Learning Center

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Niskanen Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
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.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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

$10,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with North Dakota State University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
  • Walgreens2.3 miles
  • Target3.6 miles
  • Walmart3.8 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.