North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

North Dakota State University has the Saddle and Sirloin. In fact, more students participate in the Saddle and Sirloin than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at North Dakota State University include Students Today, Leaders Forever, Chi Alpha Christian Organization, fraternities/sororities and CRU.

North Dakota State University students' favorite campus events are Spring Concert, Little International and Blue Key Homecoming Show.

Does North Dakota State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at North Dakota State University.

North Dakota State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most North Dakota State University students live off campus. In 2023, 38% of undergrads at North Dakota State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to North Dakota State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

North Dakota State University offers coed housing.

North Dakota State University Athletics

At North Dakota 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 North Dakota State University:

Is North Dakota 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.

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

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

Additionally, NDSU has Pathlight app.

Plan a Visit to North Dakota 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 North Dakota State University, take Interstates 29 and 94 to Fargo, ND. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hector International airport.

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