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Office of Residential Life  

Welcome to DSU, and welcome HOME! Our 

H onest,Helping, Harmonious staff

O pens our doors to the

M ulticulturalresidential population for

E ducation outside the classroom in a clean, secure place.

 

Mission Statement
The mission of the Dickinson State Office of Residential Life is to provide quality housing services for undergraduate students in an educational living/learning environment.

We are committed to the development of residential community that embraces diversity and promotes academic success.

Why live on Campus
Living in a residence hall at Dickinson State University offers many conveniences and countless opportunities to build friendships in an exciting environment close to classes and university activities. Many of our current and past students have made their residence hall a "home away from home." The residential life program at Dickinson State University offers many opportunities to enhance your social growth provided with surroundings to enhance your educational needs.  

The residence life staff members in each of our three halls recognize the importance of student involvement and input and we work very hard to give students the programs and services they need. It's not uncommon to walk into any of our lounges and find students studying, playing card games, or just socializing. Numerous activities are scheduled each week for the entire campus in addition to the residence halls.

If you want to make the most out of your college education and build friendships to last a lifetime, welcome HOME, to DSU residence life!

How to Apply 

The Residential Life Application is part of the Admissions Applications and Procedures booklet, page 16. If you have not received this booklet, it can also be found HERE in PDF form. Alternatively, if you would like an application mailed or faxed to you, please contact our office at 701-483-2091.

I get all of this
The following is included in the price of your room.

• furnished room (except in North Campus Apartments)
• live phone line with local service
• basic cable service
• computer access to the campus main frame (wifi coming Fall 2012!)
• free laundry facilities
• vending machines
• lounge spaces with pool table and more
• kitchen facilities
• office operations with a games, athletic equipment, and mail distribution
  Great perks and all the comforts of home!  

Housing Policy 

The University feels that the students will have a better opportunity for a well-rounded educational experience while living in a supervised residence hall designated for student living. Therefore, all students who are under the age of 21 and who have completed fewer than 60 credit hours at the beginning of the fall semester are required to sign a contract for a room and board package for the academic year. Students reaching the age of 21 or acquiring 60 credit hours during the first semester may request to have the contract rescinded for the second semester.

Students requesting consideration for an exemption from this policy must file the appropriate "Request for Exemption from Housing Policy," available from the Director of Residential Life. Approval of requests for exemption from this policy is at the discretion of Residential Life. Reasons for approval for exemptions may include:

1. Students living locally (within a 25 mile radius) with parents.
2. Married students.
3. Single parents with one or more dependents
4. Students with extenuating personal or medical conditions

Students who are exempt from the policy may choose, on a voluntary basis, to purchase a Room and Board Package. If residing in the residence halls, students must purchase a board plan.

For other policies, please see the DSU Student Guide or the Guide to Residential Living 

For How Much
The cost of living in a Dickinson State University residence hall offers a bargain that is too good to pass up.

The following are the room and board changes for the 2012-2013 academic year. Rates for Spring semester will be higher to reflect the addition of wifi service within the residential facilities. For further information, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 701-483-2091.

Room Rates:

 

Type of room                                       Fall Semester        Spring Semester

DeLong Hall (shared)                                 $1,006                   $1,032

Main Campus Apartments (shared)              $1,006                   $1,032

North Campus Apartments (shared)            $953                      $953

Selke Hall (shared)                                    $1,006                   $1,032

Woods Hall (shared)                                  $1,006                   $1,032

Single room (as space allows)                     $1,397                   $1,422

 

Family Student Housing

One-bedroom Apt           $492 per month

Two-bedroom Apt           $559 per month

 

Meal Plans for 2012-2013 Academic Year include:

Students living in campus residence halls (excluding those renting as students with families in North Campus Apartments) are required to participate in a campus board plan. Students living in the three traditional residence halls (Delong, Selke, or Woods) must choose from one of three options for a five-day per week or seven-day per week meal plan. Students living in the apartments (Main, or North Campus) may also select a fourth meal plan option providing 65 meals per semester.

Monday – Friday (5 days) | 10 meals per week with $100 flex per semester* | $2924

Monday – Sunday (7 days) | 15 meals per week with $50 flex per semester* | $3066

Monday – Sunday (7 days) | 19 meals per week with no flex money** | $3335

65 lunches with $50 flex per semester* (Apartments ONLY) |  $985

* Flex dollars may be used for purchases in the snack bar.
** Two meals, brunch and dinner will be served on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Housing Fees
Students must pay housing and board fees in full by the first full day of classes each semester. Housing and board fees are subject to change with one semester's notice.

Refund of Room and Board  

Students who must withdraw from the University (or those receiving approval from Residential Life to vacate their room and board contract for other reasons in accordance with existing Residential Life policies) and who complete a proper check out from the residence halls (in accordance with Residential Life policies) may receive a refund of the unused portion of their room and board contract.  Any refund of the unused portion would be on a pro-rated basis based on the date of check out from the residence halls in accordance with the following schedule:

Rates:

If the student withdraws during	Room refund
1 st week of classes	95%
2 nd week of classes	90%
3 rd week of classes	80%
4 th week of classes	75%
5 th week of classes	70%
6 th week of classes	65%
7 th week of classes	60%
8 th week of classes	50%
9 th week of classes	45%
10 th week of classes	40%

 

Rates

If the student withdraws during	Board refund
1 st through 7 th class days	90%
8 th through 15 th class days	80%
16 th through 20 th class days	70%
21 st through 30 th class days	60%
31 st through 40 th class days	50%
41 st through 50 th class days	40%
51 st through 60 th class days	30%
61 st through 65 th class days	20%
66 th through 75 th class days	10%