If you will be parking on campus during the school year, a valid parking permit is required. The cost for the academic year is $185 and is charged to your student account in the fall. Parking permit sales begin mid-July.  Permits are available ONLY at the Parking and Transportation Services website. You will get your parking pass during check-in on move-in day. 

Note: You must be registered for classes at least 24 hours prior to accessing the system.

All first-year students are guaranteed housing through the Department of Residence Life. Students who applied by March 31, 2024 were eligible to participate in the room selection process (they choose their own rooms online). Students who apply on April 1 or after, or students who are part of groups like Learning Communities or athletics, will receive their assignment from Residence Life. All students will receive an email once their assignments have been made. Room assignments are also viewable on your Housing Portal.

If your roommate has decided not to attend NDSU, the next person in line by priority date will be assigned to your room.

If you wish to make a room change prior to moving in, contact the Residence Life Office at (701) 231-7557 or ndsu.residence.life@ndsu.edu. If you wish to make a change after the academic year has begun, please contact your hall director. 

We strongly suggest the purchase of renters' insurance to ensure a student's belongings are covered in case of loss or damage. Please check with your family's insurance company for information. 

If your assignment is in a triple/quad room, you will see it listed in your Housing Portal.  A triple/quad room is much larger than double room, and easily accommodates three or four people. Generally, there are only three people placed in one of these spaces.  If we are in an overflow situation (not enough regular rooms for all students needing housing) then an additional student will be added temporarily, until a permanent room is available for that student.

Each residence hall has its own specific bed type and lofting options.  
Click here to view the specific type of bed in your room.

If a new student cancels after May 1, they are subject to a cancellation fee. Once a student moves in, the license agreement (which covers the entire academic year) can no longer be canceled unless the student leaves the institution. All first year students are required to live in a residence hall, according to the Living on Campus Policy. 

Click on your specific hall's webpage and find mailing information. 

2024/2025 Academic Year
For fall semester, payment is due by Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
For spring semester, payment is due by Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

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Transactions may be done online via Campus Connection at any time or in person at One Stop during business hours. 
Checks made payable to NDSU may be mailed to:
One Stop, NDSU Dept. 2836
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

A yearly charge, maximum $100, for your hall dues is placed on your NDSU account on or before the first day of classes. The hall dues pay for activities and events planned by hall government and the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Hall government can also use them to purchase items for the hall, such as sports equipment, cooking utensils, games, etc. Activities and equipment are available to all residents of the hall and all students are encouraged to participate in hall government. Lastly, your hall dues pay for the coinless laundry service in your building, as well as RHA Cinema.

What's next?

In August, you will receive more detailed information about moving in and Welcome Week Activities. You will also receive a letter from your Hall Director and Resident Assistant (RA), who will introduce themselves to you as you prepare to move to campus. Don't forget to follow @ndsureslife on Facebook and Instagram, and continue checking our website for additional information about assignments, residence halls, and move-in weekend.