Campus Housing
Find your perfect home at the University of North Dakota.
Explore UND housing options that match your lifestyle, budget and academic goals. Whether you're a first-year student looking for community or a grad student needing your own space, we've got you covered.
Housing Application Dates & Deadlines
The housing application for fall 2026 opens on October 6, 2025.
All first-year students are required to live in a residence hall on-campus for their first, full academic year.
New graduate and transfer students have the option to live in a residence hall or on-campus apartments.
Residence Halls
To live in a residence hall, all new students will follow the housing application timeline.
How To APPLY TO LIVE IN RESIDENCE HALL
On-Campus Apartments
Apply for an on-campus apartment at any time.
Current and returning students have the option to live in the residence halls, or on-campus apartments.
Residence Halls
To live in the residence halls, complete the returning student room sign up application.
Returning Student Room Sign Up
On-Campus Apartments
Students not in their first year at UND are eligible to live in the on-campus apartments. You can apply at any time.
The difference between applying in November vs. February was getting my first choice vs. my fourth choice hall.Reddit Tip
Housing Options at UND
Discover UND residence halls, apartments and living learning communities.
UND offers three layouts for residence halls: community (shares community bathroom), suite (one bathroom and shower per suite) or apartment-style (includes kitchen, bathroom). All include:
- Furnishings (bed, desk, chair)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free laundry
- Residence assistants (RAs) on each floor
- Access to full kitchens, gaming areas and lounges
Living Learning Communities
Live and learn alongside peers who share your interests by exploring UND’s Living Learning Communities. All students are welcome to express interest in an LLC in their Housing application.
More than 600 apartment units are available across campus for non-first-year students.
- 1-3 bedroom layouts
- Furnished or unfurnished options
- Private kitchens and bathrooms
- Monthly billing and flexible leases
- Internet, basic cable service and MidcoNet Xstream included
Compare Residence Halls vs. Apartments
Residence Halls |
Apartments |
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|---|---|---|
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Available to |
All students. |
Non-first-year students, both undergraduate and graduate. |
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Contract Duration |
Academic school year. |
Academic year, variable, you are required to provide 60 days vacate notice. |
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Furnishings |
All furniture included. |
Both furnished and unfurnished options are available. |
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Staff Support |
Resident Assistants by floor, Community Assistants, and Resident Directors. |
Resident Managers by building or Resident Director. |
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How it's Billed |
By semester, due at the same time as tuition and fees. |
Monthly, automatically split amongst roommates. |
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Best For |
First-year and social students. |
Independent, families and gradute students. |
Housing Costs: What to Expect
| Living Type | Monthly Rate* | Semester Total** | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Hall Double Room | $576* | $2,879** | Furniture, utilities, laundry |
| Residence Hall Single Room | $678* | $3,391** | Furniture, utilities, laundry |
| U-Place 2 Bedroom | $620* | $3,100** | Furniture, utilities, laundry |
| U-Place 4 Bedroom | $630* | $3,150** | Furniture, utilities, laundry |
*This is an average monthly rate for residence hall housing; residence halls are not billed monthly.
**This is an average semester total for residence hall housing; see 2025-2026 rates.
True Cost Comparison
When comparing to off-campus options, remember to add:
- Security deposits ($500-1000+)
- Utilities — setup fees and monthly bills ($150-250/month)
- Internet service ($50-80+/month)
- Furniture costs ($1,000+ upfront)
- Laundry ($30-50+/month)
- Transportation costs to campus (gas, vehicle maintenance, commuter parking permit)
- Winter heating (can spike to $200+/month)
Meal Plans & Dining Options
First-year students in residence halls are required to have an Anytime Access meal plan.
| Meal Plan Type | Semester Cost | Dining Dollars | Guest Meals | Access Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime Access Platinum | $3,192 | $200 | 10 | 7 days: Sun – Sat |
| Anytime Access Gold | $3,048 | $100 | 5 | 7 days: Sun – Sat |
| Anytime Access Silver | $2,904 | $0 | 0 | 7 days: Sun – Sat |
| Anytime Access Bronze | $2,904 | $300 | 3 | 5 days: Mon – Fri |
Apartment residents can choose from a variety of optional meal plans.
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Block Meals |
Semester Cost |
Dining Dollars |
Meals Per Week Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Meals | $2,812 | $1,345 | - |
| 105 Meals | $1,410 | $0 | 6 |
| 85 Meals | $1,305 | $100 | 5 |
| 50 Meals | $813 | $100 | 3 |
The 85 Block plan is perfect for busy days when cooking isn't an option.Reddit Tip
Transportation and Parking
Campus Transportation
- UND Shuttle: Free campus-wide service every 7-10 minutes
- 24/7 Safety Escort: If you feel uncomfortable traveling across campus, call to use the free UND Safety Escort Service to escort you to your car or destination
- Bike Share: Access to campus-wide bike stations
- Skyways and Tunnels: Most campus buildings are connected (critical in winter!)
Parking Options
Parking permits go on sale July 30 and sell out quickly. All students are eligible to purchase parking permits.
- Residence Hall Parking: $250+/year (limited availability)
- Apartment Parking: $100/year (apartment lots only)
- Commuter Parking: $225/year (Student ('S') surface lots)
What to Bring (and What Not to Bring)
- XL twin sheets (standard in all residence halls)
- Toiletries and shower caddy
- Laundry supplies (HE detergent recommended)
- Winter gear (serious cold-weather clothing)
- Laptop/computer
- Study supplies
- Surge protector (required for electronics)
- First aid kit and medications
- Candles/incense (fire hazard, not permitted)
- Hot plates/toasters (fire hazard)
- Space heaters (fire hazard)
- Pets (except fish in tanks under 10 gallons)
- Weapons (including decorative items)
- Hoverboards and ebikes (fire risk)
- Extension cords (use surge protectors instead)
- Large furniture (rooms come fully furnished)
See our Packing Guildlines for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! There are two ways to choose a roommate:
- Request a specific person - Both of you need to request each other in the housing portal
- Roommate matching - Complete our lifestyle questionnaire for compatible matches
See our Residence Hall application steps for more information on roommate matching.
All UND housing has high-speed Wi-Fi (100Mbps+). Our network is specifically optimized for:
- Gaming (prioritized ports for popular services)
- Video streaming (no throttling)
- Video calls (QoS for Zoom, Teams, etc.)
Every room also has ethernet ports for wired connections. Tech support is available 24/7.
The Wi-Fi handles gaming and streaming fine, but if you're competitive, bring an ethernet cable.Reddit Tip
Yes! Each residence hall features:
- Quiet study lounges on each floor
- Group study rooms that can be reserved
- uPrint stations
The Landing Zone, located between our suite-style buildings, is a premier hang-out hub and study spot for students living on campus.
UND housing has multi-layered security:
- 24/7 on-call staffing in all residence halls
- Card access to all exterior doors and floors
- Security cameras in common areas and entrances
- UND Police patrols 24/7
- Safety escorts available any time of day or night
- Blue light emergency phones throughout campus
Our campus has consistently ranked among the safest in the Midwest. All staff undergo background checks and extensive training.
Residence Halls
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Winter break: current students continuing to live in their assigned space in the Spring semester are welcome to stay over winter break at no additional cost.
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Spring break and Thanksgiving break: all residence halls remain open at no additional cost.
Apartments
Open during all breaks at no additional cost.
Why live on campus?
average per month less to live on-campus vs. off-campus
higher student retention rate
minute average walk to class
meet new friends
Winter Living Made Simple
North Dakota winters are no joke! Most students don't realize how challenging the -20°F days can be. Living on campus means:
- No long walks in freezing temps - Tunnels and skyways connect most buildings
- No scraping ice off your car - Campus shuttle runs every 7-10 minutes
- No shoveling snow - Maintenance handles all snow removal
- Reduced heating bills - All utilities included in housing costs
I saved about $200/month in winter by staying on campus vs. my friend's apartment. Between heating, car maintenance, and time saved, it was totally worth it!Reddit Tip