Life at NDSU

Your home away from home starts with top-tier housing and dining options. Share a meal with friends at one of NDSU’s two dining centers, grab a snack between classes at a campus coffee shop or relax in your residence hall’s lounge. Life on campus is built for comfort, connection and convenience.

Your success is our top priority. From your first day on campus to the moment you graduate, we’re here to help you thrive. Whether you need academic advising, tutoring, career guidance or wellness support, we have the resources to ensure you stay on track and achieve your goals.

With close to 300 student organizations, there’s a place for you to connect, lead and make a difference. From academic clubs, cultural organizations, service groups or esports, you’ll find a community that shares your interests and fuels your passion.

Education goes beyond the classroom at NDSU. Through hands-on research, internships, student employment and study abroad programs, you’ll turn knowledge into action and ideas into impact.

With 17 Division I teams, including our nationally recognized football program, Bison Athletics brings energy, pride and championship spirit to campus. Feel the energy by cheering on your fellow Bison from the stands of our world-class athletics facilities.

The arts at NDSU aren’t just something to see, they’re something to feel and experience. Whether you’re captivated by a performance at Festival Concert Hall, exploring thought-provoking exhibits at the Memorial Union Gallery or stepping into the spotlight yourself, the campus pulses with artistic energy.