Student living facilities at the University of North Dakota include University residence halls, single student apartments, family housing apartments, and a mobile home park.

The University has three dining centers serving meals on a contract basis (board is required in all residence halls). They are located in the two hall complexes — Wilkerson and Squires. The third, the Terrace Dining Center, is located on the lower level of the Memorial Union. Terrace provides services to students living in Swanson Hall and those living off-campus who want to eat in a dining center. Off-campus students may acquire a board contract. These students will be able to eat at any of the three dining centers.

Snack Bars or fast food dining are available at the Food Court, located on the main level of the Memorial Union. The Food Court menu selections are from nationally known franchised foods like Subway, TCBY, Juice Works and Little Caesars Pizza. The Twamley Snack Bar, is located on the fourth floor of Twamley Hall, the Subway located in Johnstone Hall, and the Wilkerson Complex and Walsh Hall offer a Convenience Store on the basement level.

Private dining rooms and banquet services are also available for students, faculty, groups and others associated with the University. Contact the Campus Catering Office (777-2256) or the Director of Dining Services (777-3823) for further information. See page 3 for additional visitor information.

University residence halls are designed to provide a comfortable diverse living environment for students while they are enrolled in the University and to promote the personal and social development of students through group living. Each residence hall has a hall director who is assisted by resident assistants. Each hall elects its own hall council which promotes a program of social, educational and recreational activities. Complete information may be obtained by writing to the Housing Office, University of North Dakota, Box 9029, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9029.

Applications. Applications are sent, on request, from the Enrollment Services Office or the Housing Office. Assignments are made in accordance with the established priority system which is determined by the date of the receipt of the $25 nonrefundable application fee. Early application is encouraged.

Room and Board Contract. Residence hall room and board contracts are for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters) or for the entire summer session. The student will receive a copy of the contract containing cancellation dates and refund policies for the year in which they are applying. The contract is revised annually. Rates will be sent to all students following approval by the State Board of Higher Education. The cost of a double room with a 19-meal board plan was $3,294 for the 1998-99 academic year. Room and board rates are revised annually and are subject to change.

A student vacating his or her assigned room before the end of his or her contract term without written consent from the Associate Director of Residence Halls will be held responsible for the entire charges of the contracted period. Naturally, in case of illness, or other special reasons, consideration is given.

A student whose registration is cancelled for any reason is required to vacate. Only enrolled University students may live in UND residence halls.

Facilities. All residence halls meet modern standards of health, fire and sanitation. Furnishings include study desks, single beds (mattresses are 36" x 80"), dressers, chairs and drapes. Laundry facilities and mail service are also provided. Students are required to furnish their own bed linen, blankets, study lamps, towels, bedspreads, and pillows. Telephone lines are provided; however, the student is required to bring their own phone.

The University maintains several hundred apartments for families and single students. Residents have easy access to the University Children’s Center and enjoy a variety of social and cultural events at the University Apartment Community Center. Applications and information about the specific types of apartments and current rates is available from the Housing Office, University of North Dakota, Box 9029, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9029. Early application is encouraged. Assignments are made in accordance with the established priority system which is determined by the date of receipt of the $100 application fee/deposit ($25 nonrefundable application fee and $75 deposit).

The University maintains furnished and unfurnished apartments, efficiencies, and sleeping rooms for single students. Leaseholders must be senior, graduate level, or 26 years of age or older. Rent, which in most cases includes all utilities except electricity and telephone, ranged from $239 to $447 for the 1998-99 academic year.

The University reserves several hundred apartments for families. These apartments are located on the west side of the campus and include one, two, and three bedroom units. Rental on these units ranged from $239 to $570 for the 1998-99 academic year. In most cases, the rent includes heat, water, garbage, and basic cable TV. All family housing apartments are unfurnished. The largest family which can be accommodated in a three bedroom apartment is seven people.

Students who wish to live off campus must contract for such facilities themselves.

Fourteen national social fraternities and seven national social sororities maintain houses adjacent to the campus in which residence and dining facilities are available to members. Costs for room and board are approximately $2,300 (low end average) per year. There are other costs, such as dues and initiation fees, which also vary.

Eligibility for membership in a fraternity or sorority is a mutually selective process between the individual chapters and individuals seeking membership within the framework of University policy. All individuals meeting certain minimum standards are eligible to join a group. Membership recruitment typically occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.

Greek Life affords the student a small group experience with opportunities for learning about interpersonal relationships, leadership, informal contact with administrators and faculty, and social relationships.

For further information, please contact the Coordinator of Greek Life in the Memorial Union, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8136 (777-3667)