Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University is on a 132-acre campus in a small town setting in Dickinson, North Dakota. There are many activities and organizations for Dickinson State University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, , and more.

Dickinson State University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Dickinson State University has a thriving Rodeo Club. In fact, more students participate in Rodeo Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dickinson State University include chorale, Business Club, Nursing Student Association and Campus Activities Board.

The Dickinson State University community comes together each year for Homecoming Week, Week of Welcome and Registration Week.

Does Dickinson State University Offer Student Housing?

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 2021, 24% of undergrads at Dickinson State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 76% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dickinson State University. There are 301 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,381 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 228 students chose to live 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 unversity, funding, and compention 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.

Dickinson State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Dickinson State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Dickinson State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Dickinson State University has Crisis Manager App. for Phones, Automated Mass Notification System.

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 to 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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