Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University is on a 132-acre campus in the small town setting of Dickinson, North Dakota.

Dickinson State University Student Activities

Dickinson State University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Dickinson State University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Dickinson State University has several thriving Student Ambassadors. In fact, more students participate in the Student Ambassadors than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dickinson State University include Cmapus Activities Board, Student Senate, Ag Club and Blue Hawk Catholic.

Dickinson State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming Week, CAB Bash and Relaxation Night.

Does Dickinson State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Dickinson State University.

Dickinson State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Dickinson State University students live off campus. In 2022, 25% of undergrads at Dickinson State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dickinson State University. In the 2021-2022 school year, 223 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dickinson State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Dickinson State University Athletics

At Dickinson State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Dickinson State University:

Is Dickinson State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Dickinson State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Dickinson State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Dickinson State University, take Interstate 94 to Dickinson, ND. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional airport.

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