About Dinan Hall
As the oldest female residence hall still in use on NDSU’s campus, Dinan Hall has a proud tradition on campus. Centered around a lot of first-year classes, Dinan is one of the most ideal places to live as it is centrally located. Some of the best things residents really love about living in Dinan is the wardrobe space, updated bathrooms, and the ability for residents to open their door and have conversations with each other across the hall. While small, it truly feels like a family within Dinan.
Amenities and Features
Every hall has its own unique amenities and features, but all halls offer the following: printing stations, onsite mail, coinless laundry, cleaning supplies, free video streaming services, rec lounges, study lounges, daily newspaper service, community kitchen, Wi-Fi, secure keyless card entrances, and a hall office where individuals can check out various games/videos/entertainment/rec equipment.
Each hall also has a full-time hall director and student resident assistants (RAs) who support learning, facilitate community development, and are dedicated to students' security, safety, and well-being.
In-Room Features
- Spacious double rooms with two desks, two chairs, and built-in closets
- Rooms are carpeted
Hall Amenities
- Located next to the Memorial Union and Ceres Hall
- Traditional residence hall for first-year women
- Newly renovated community bathrooms with privatized bathroom stalls and showers on every floor; handicap-accessible gender-neutral bathrooms on every floor
- Large lounge on the first floor with TV, full-size kitchen, and vending machine
- Study lounges on the second and third floor
- Centralized, coinless laundry located on the lower level
- Meal plan required for all residents
- Home to 150 female students
2025/2026 Rates
Doubles: Fall: $2,585 | Spring: $2,115 | Total: $4,700
Mailing Information
Meet the Dinan Hall Director
Candy Jimenez-Caballero
Howdy, everyone! My name is Candy Jimenez-Caballero (she/her/hers), and I am the Dinan Hall Director! I grew up amongst the corn in Columbus, Nebraska.
I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor’s of Social Work and a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Studies. I love learning new things, which is what inspired me to attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where I graduated with a Master of Arts in Business, Specialization in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration. Since starting graduate school, I have worked on four different campuses and lived in New York, North Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska (again). Now my journey brings me back to North Dakota and to a new campus, NDSU!
I am a dog mom to my mellow pup, Crosby! She loves to lounge around and meet new people! When I’m not in the office, you’ll probably find me reading, walking my dog, trying new coffee spots, at a workout class or watching my favorite shows. I love to travel and have the lofty goal of hitting all 50 states before I turn 50!
I’m excited to be part of your campus experience and to help make Dinan feel like a welcoming, inclusive home away from home. I’m passionate about creating a supportive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it's helping you navigate college life, connecting you with resources, or just chatting about your day, I'm here for you! Feel free to stop by my office anytime!
Phone: (701)-231-3232
Email: Candy.Jimenez@ndsu.edu
Room Renderings and Floor Plan
Room Photos and Measurements
Other frequently requested dimensions:
Desk dimensions:
Study Portion (Left Side): Height:30 in, Width: 30 in, Depth: 24 in
Pedestal Portion (Right Side): Height: 30 in, Width: 18 in, Depth: 24 in
Mattresses: Twin XL, Bed Length: 85.5 in
Fully Renovated Bathrooms
History
To relieve the pressure of additional housing on campus a new women's residence hall was built in 1954. The completed structure was a three-story building that housed 164 women in double room assignments. The first floor contained the room of the Head Resident, a lounge, two guest rooms, a kitchenette and pressing room, and resident rooms. The second and third floors contained the resident rooms as well as a kitchenette, a pressing room and a study room (NDAC Catalog 1956-1957, p. 41).
In 1957, the Women's Residence Hall was renamed Dinan Hall in honor of Pearl Dinan, Professor of English and Dean of Women. Dean Dinan came to the Agricultural College in 1910, after receiving her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin, and was appointed Instructor in English. In 1926, she received her master's degree from Columbia and was made Professor of English and appointed Dean of Women.
