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Grand Forks, North Dakota

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1883🔗 und.edu

The University of North Dakota's Grand Forks campus centers on Twamley Hall, whose Carillon Americana bells play the UND Alma Mater every day at noon, with first-year students required to live on campus in halls including Selke, Smith, and Fulton.

Enrollment

11,837

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,959

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 22, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

77%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

All belongings and boxes must be labeled with your name, residence hall, and room number so volunteers can bring your items to the correct room. Time slots begin at 8 a.m. every 30 minutes, with the last slot available at 2 p.m. and volunteers on hand in your Stop Drop & Go zone until 3 p.m. Arrive during your selected time slot or later - arriving early only adds to traffic congestion.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Welcome Weekend Move-In runs Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up for a 30-minute arrival time slot through Housing Self Service starting August 3.
Check-in location
Check in at your assigned residence hall's Stop Drop & Go zone, staffed by volunteers through 3 p.m., who help bring your labeled belongings to your room.
Parking
Designated move-in parking lots vary by residence hall (for example, Princeton Lot serves Brannon/Selke/Noren, and CFPAC Lot serves Johnstone/Smith and University Place) - parking is free without permits during move-in, but vehicles must move to permitted lots by Monday, August 24 at 7 a.m., when normal enforcement resumes.
What you'll receive
Your room key and move-in instructions; after move-in, complete your Room Inventory and Condition form in your Roompact account by August 28.

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 (14)

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

  • Berkeley Drive

  • Brannon Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Fulton Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Hamline Square

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  • Johnstone Hall

    Community-style · Coed

  • McVey Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Mt. Vernon & Williamsburg

  • Noren Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Selke Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Smith Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Swanson Complex

  • Swanson Hall

  • Virginia Rose

  • West Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Tulane Court Townhomes

  • University Place

    Apartment-style · Coed

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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

UND Orientation Day (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

July 7 - July 15, 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

$11,000

Estimated / Year

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

Nearby Essentials

  • Walmart1.9 miles
  • Target2.2 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy2.3 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.