Housing & Dining

Campus Housing

Residence Life provides a variety of housing options, offering the perfect balance of comfort, convenience and connection with their all-inclusive amenities, safety and a supportive environment. You'll have everything you need right at your doorstep, making it easier to focus on your studies, meet new friends and make the most of your college experience.

Residence Life

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NDSU Residence Halls & Apartments

NDSU has a variety of living environments that meet your needs. Reside in one of our 13 residence halls, with styles ranging from traditional dorm rooms to suite-style high-rises, or, we offer four apartments either on or close to campus.

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Apply for Housing

Join the herd and apply today for housing located steps away from your classes and filled with fellow students to ensure convenience, community and safety.

Live with the Herd

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Find Your Roommate

Finding a roommate is easy with the roommate matching software, My College Roomie. The platform allows incoming, first-year and transfer students to find the most compatible roommate by pairing student profiles with similar interests.

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Campus Dining

NDSU Dining goes beyond serving meals — it provides fresh, nutritious options that support student success and strengthen the Bison community. Events like the annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Late Night Breakfast during finals week bring students together, adding tradition and fun to campus life. From daily dining to memorable moments, NDSU Dining helps make campus life engaging and connected.

Dining at NDSU

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Dining Centers & Food Court

From international cuisine to home-style favorites, the Residence Dining Center and West Dining Center have a full range of all-you-care-to-eat options and are equipped with allergen-friendly food options to meet your dietary needs. Hang out in the Food Court located in the lower level of the Memorial Union and enjoy extra choices like Chick-Fil-A and Panda Express.

Coffee Shops

Enjoy four full-service campus coffee shops with all your favorite coffee drinks, plus pastries, sandwiches, salads and soups.

Campus coffee shops

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Meal Plans

Meal plan options are flexible to fit your schedule, nutritious and delicious, and work at multiple campus dining locations.

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Menus

View 10 days of upcoming menus, see nutritional information and filter menu items by allergen or dietary needs.

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NDSU's Campus

With traditional charm, modern amenities and tree-lined walkways, NDSU offers a welcoming community where getting between classes and activities is effortless.

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