Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at North Dakota State University.
NDSU uses a date-based priority system rather than a traditional lottery. First-year students submit a housing application (with a fully refundable $100 deposit) through Campus Connection, and room selection times are assigned in the order applications are received — the sooner you apply, the earlier your selection slot. Online room self-selection takes place in mid-to-late March; students who have not selected by April 1 are assigned by Residence Life.
First-year students must apply by March 9 to participate in self-selection (March 16–31). Current students renew housing during a January sign-up window. Transfer and graduate students are assigned on a space-available basis after the initial selection rounds conclude.
Fargo, ND
Public Research University
13,000 total students
19 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Pavek Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Burgum Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Dinan Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Burrus Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Ceres Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Fulton Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Seim Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| West Residence Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Stockbridge Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Kristie Lein Learning Community | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Churchill Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Reed-Johnson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Weible Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Sevrinson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Thompson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Niskanen Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Mathew Living-Learning Center East | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Mathew Living-Learning Center West | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
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