About Cater Hall
From modern architectural planning to innovative residence hall design, Cater provides a state-of-the-art living environment for almost 450 students. Cater also offers two suite options, co-ed floors, central air, and tunnel access to the WDC.
148,000 square feet of community: 8 community lounges, 10 conversation nooks, 10 study spaces with floor-to-ceiling views, and 10 tech’d out huddle rooms.
Amenities and Features
Every hall has its own unique amenities and features, but all halls offer the following: printing stations, onsite mail, coin-less laundry, cleaning supplies, cable and free video streaming services, rec lounges, study lounges, community kitchen, Wi-Fi, secure key-less card entrances, and a hall office where individuals can check out various games/videos/entertainment/rec equipment.
Co-ed Living - Suites in Cater Hall are single-gender, while floors are mixed-gender, offering a balanced co-ed living experience.
Each residence hall is staffed with a full-time hall director and student resident assistants (RAs) who foster community, support academic success, and prioritize students’ safety and well-being.
Room/Suite Information:
- Two-bedroom, four-person suite: Two double bedrooms that share a foyer with a private bathroom, shower, and vanity with two sinks. As shown below in room renderings, there are two floor plans associated with this option.
- One-bedroom, two-person suite: One double bedroom that has a foyer with a private bath, shower, and vanity with one sink. See below for room renderings.
- All bedrooms are carpeted.
Features Include:
- Multi-screen game room
- Theater-style screen
- Expansive community kitchen
- Double-sided fireplace lounge
- Fully equipped recreation room
- Centralized, coin-less laundry room on the main floor—complete with a study and social space, vending machines, folding tables, and more
2025/2026 Rates
Fall: $2,860 | Spring: $2,340 | Total: $5,200
Mailing Information

Meet the Cater Hall Director
Ethan Townsend
Hey y'all! My name is Ethan Townsend (he/him/his) and I'm the Hall Director of Cater! I’ve lived in a couple of different places in my life. My family originally comes from Phoenix, Arizona, but after moving away, we lived in a small rural town in Wisconsin for a few years before settling in Isanti, Minnesota. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a double major in Criminology and Sociology, and I’m currently a master's student in the education program here at NDSU! In my free time, I like to play Dungeons and Dragons, play video games, work out, check out new places to eat, spend time with my loved ones, go to concerts, and hang out with my cat, Sketch.
I’m excited to be here and work with you throughout the year. I want everyone to feel like they can call this place home for most of the year and to make it more than just a spot where you lay your head down at night.
Welcome to Cater! Reach out or stop by if you need anything!
Phone: (701) 231-3151
Email: Ethan.Townsend@ndsu.edu
Meet the Faculty in Residence (FIR)
Amanda Cordova, PhD
Amanda is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education focusing on educational inequalities at the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, culture and socio-economic status. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Amanda worked as a clinical social worker and K-12 teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and attending live music performances. Learn more about the Faculty in Residence program and the mission of Amanda's work in Cater Hall.
Phone: (701) 231-9772
Email: Amanda.J.Cordova@ndsu.edu

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Room Dimensions



Room Photos and Measurements
History
Catherine Cater
Professor emeritus of English
(1917-2015)
Catherine Cater was a much-beloved and inspiring mentor and teacher to generations of NDSU students. Cater was widely known for her enthusiasm, curiosity, compassion and gentle humor; and she lived her life with a grace few can match.
She exuded an inner strength and displayed an incredible sense of humor and joy of life, and had a wonderful way of making you feel like a better person for being around her.
- NDSU President Dean L. Bresciani
