Valley City State University's campus overlooks the Sheyenne River valley and includes Medicine Wheel Park, with two solar calendars and Native American burial mounds, anchored by McFarland Hall, the original 1892 building renamed for the university's second president in 1953, with first-year students required to live on campus in halls including Kolstoe, Snoeyenbos, and McCoy.
Enrollment
1,628
Total Students
Freshman Class
407
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 21 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
69%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
All full-time, first-time freshman students are required to reside on campus and be on a board plan for one full academic year, with limited exemptions available through the Housing Office. Fall opening activities weekend begins the Friday before the start of classes, including notebook computer distribution, social activities, and floor meetings with your RA. This specific date should be confirmed directly with VCSU's Housing Office (housing@vcsu.edu, 701-845-7928) 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
Kolstoe Residence Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Snoeyenbos Residence Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
- Photo coming soon
McCoy Residence Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Valley City 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
$9,200
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Valley City State University.
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