North Dakota State UniversityMove-In Guide
Fargo, North Dakota
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1890🔗 www.ndsu.edu
North Dakota State University's Fargo campus is anchored by Old Main, its first permanent building funded by an 1891 state legislature appropriation, with first-year students required to live on campus, many in traditional halls including Weible, home to more than 350 first-year and upperclass women.
Enrollment
11,952
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,441
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
95%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students will select a 30-minute arrival time slot in early August to help ease traffic concerns and create a smooth move-in experience - this is simply a timeframe for arrival, not a deadline to be fully moved in. Consider renting a fridge or microwave from CSI rather than buying and hauling one to your room. Upperclassmen may check in during the same window or at any time afterward.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- NDSU Move-In Day is Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - first-year and transfer students select a 30-minute arrival time slot in early August.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall during your selected arrival time slot - Welcome Week activities begin the same day at 4 p.m.
- Parking
- Follow the arrival-time-slot system to help ease move-in traffic - specific lot and unloading-zone directions are sent with your selected time slot.
- What you'll receive
- Your room key, mail key, and check-in paperwork.
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
- Photo coming soon
Weible Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
- Photo coming soon
Burgum Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Churchill Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to North Dakota State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 21, 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
$10,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
- Walgreens2.3 miles
- Target3.6 miles
- Walmart3.8 miles
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Checklists
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