Northern State University

Northern State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northern State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming Days, I Hate Winter Week and Commencement.

Does Northern State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northern State University.

Northern State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Northern State University students live off campus. In 2023, 39% of undergrads at Northern State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northern State University. There are 788 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,851 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 547 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northern State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northern State University Athletics

At Northern State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northern State University:

Safety at Northern State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Northern State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Northern State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northern State University, take Highway 12 to Aberdeen, SD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Aberdeen Municipal airport.

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