Minnesota State University - MoorheadCampus Housing Summary

Freshmen mainly live in the dorms. There are some upperclassmenwho live in the dorms but they are mainly RAs (Resident Assistants) or have a scholarship that stipulates that they live in the dorms. The dorms are a great place to make friends freshman year, and those friendships usually last throughout college and life. Incoming students don't have to worry about not knowing anybody when they first move into the dorms because the RAs do a great job of getting students involved and meeting new people.

After freshman year, most students are ready to move out of the dorms and into a house or apartment. There is sometimes a social taboo on students who still live in the dorms after their freshman year and don’t work in housing, although it is very convenient. On-campus apartments are also available to live in if a student wants a little more freedom then the dorms. The apartments are very similar to living in an apartment off campus. The main difference is that the on-campus apartments are still alcohol-free.