PARKING 

All vehicles parked on the campus must have a parking permit. Permits are available through Campus Connection and can be picked up in the Parking Office located in the Student Center. Parking areas are identified as "E" for Employees, "S" for Students, and "S/E" for lots where employees or students may park. Refunds are available by the semester, if one no longer wishes to park on campus. Campus parking is supervised; tickets will be issued and cars improperly parked will be towed at the owner’s expense. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Parking Office at the mail room/information center in the Student Center or at 701-858-3318.

RESIDENCE LIFE & HOUSING

Residence Life is here to support students by providing a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community to live and learn. Campus housing facilities are located in the heart of campus providing a short commute to campus classes and activities.

Housing is open to all students to reside on-campus. Students must be enrolled in classes to be eligible for on-campus housing. The residence life program is administered, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or sexual orientation.

First-Year Student Housing Policy- All first-year undergraduate students at Minot State University who have earned less than 24 semester credit hours and are under 20 years of age must live on campus in our residence halls. All requests for exemption from this policy must submit a Request for Exemption [pdf] form to the Residence Life & Housing Office by July 1 for the Academic Year contract and Nov. 1 for the Spring Semester contract.

Residence Halls

There are four coed residence halls on campus with the capacity to house 574 students. Rooms include a twin bed, desk, and wardrobe. All residence halls have recreation areas, free laundry, free internet, kitchens, and 24 hour cardlock access.  

Apartment Housing

There are 70 student apartment units on campus (Studio, one-bedroom & two-bedroom). The apartments are available to all students who do not meet the first year live-on requirements. Amenities included are internet, kitchen, utilities, on-site parking with campus permit, cardlock access, 24hr maintenance and laundry. All apartments are unfurnished.

Additional Residence Life information can be found at MinotStateU.edu/life. Questions? Contact us at msu.housing@MinotStateU.edu.

Photo ID

Eligibility and Procedures

Following are the eligibility requirements and the procedural steps necessary to obtain a Student or Faculty/Staff ID Card. Please refer to this information as the student guide to helping individuals better understand who is eligible to receive an ID card and how, when, and where it can be obtained. ID Cards can be obtained in the Photo ID office located on the second floor of the Student Center.

An individual must meet one of the following criteria prior to obtaining an ID card:

• Students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) must be admitted or registered with the University. Note: University entitlements are based on current status, not future status.
• Faculty, academic staff, staff, and graduate students must be entered into Campus Connection.

A good indication that an individual is in Campus Connection and is ready to receive a card is when they have received an official University e-mail address.

Terms and Conditions

Your ID card is the official identification card of Minot State University and, as such, may be required for admission to University functions and certain contracted services. Your card is valuable and should be treated like cash or a credit card. Violations of the following terms and conditions may result in confiscation of the card. The card must be returned upon request. ID card information and photos may be used for various official campus uses. A government-issued photo ID must be presented at the time of card issuance.

Minot State University issues an ID card to all registered students and employed faculty and staff subject to the following:

1. The ID card is the property of Minot State University. The University reserves the right to revoke use of the card or any of its accounts at any time. The card is non-transferable and may be used only by the individual to whom it is registered.
2. The ID card, transactions related to the use of the card, and any account balances are the sole responsibility of the individual Cardholder until the University is notified in writing that the card is lost or stolen. For all online accounts, the Cardholder will not be held liable for any unauthorized transaction which occurs after the University has been notified of a loss, theft, or possible unauthorized use of the card.
3. Money deposited into the debit account (Beaver Bucks Account) is subject to the terms and conditions of the debit account. Any money left in your individual Beaver Bucks Account will revert to the ID card Office two (2) years after becoming inactive. An application for deposit and a complete copy of these terms and conditions can be obtained at the ID Card Office.
4. The Cardholder will not damage or alter the card in any manner. This includes, but is not limited to, punching holes in or affixing stickers to the card.
5. The Cardholder is solely responsible for all fees associated with the card including the cost of replacing a physically damaged, lost, or stolen card. A non-refundable fee of $20 is charged to replace a lost or stolen card.

Dining Services

Student Center Director’s Office
Second Floor Student Center - across from the Beaver Dam
(701) 858-3364

Students' dining experience is more than great food. It is community experience centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. Our team is committed to creating the best possible dining experience. Join us to experience the comfort, convenience, outstanding food, and inviting atmosphere designed especially for students. Additional information on various plans can be obtained from the Student Center Director’s Office in the Student Center, second floor, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

HOW TO OBTAIN MEALS

DINING LOCATIONS

• The Beaver Creek Café is located on the second floor of the Student Center. Our dining program has been designed with students in mind. Features include a wide variety of fresh food to satisfy everyone’s appetite that include fresh salads, authentic pizza, a traditional grill platform, and a variety of home-style comfort foods. The icing on the cake is our indulgence station featuring a variety of fresh baked desserts.
• Wake up and smell the fresh brewed coffee from the Java Lodge! Complement a coffee with a fresh bakery item or grab-and-go sandwich or salad.
• The Convenience store is located on the second floor of the Student Center. Grab a favorite soda or snack or stock up for the weekend with milk and frozen meals.

DIETARY REQUIREMENT AND SICK TRAYS

Our Dining Services team can accommodate most special dietary requirements. If students are vegetarian, vegan, or require gluten free products, they can simply visit the Dining Services office and let us know. Sick trays are also available for students with a meal plan. If a student is feeling under the weather and would like to order a sick tray, they can call Dining Services at (701) 858-4465.

BEAVER BUCKS

Beaver Bucks is a debit service, which is linked to the MSU ID card, available to students, faculty, and staff. Beaver Bucks can be used at The Beaver Creek Café, Convenience Store, Copies for U, and Barnes & Noble Bookstore at MSU. A statement of all transactions can be provided for all cardholders upon request. Meal plans and Beaver Bucks are activated in the Student Center Directors office. Your account will remain active until you graduate or terminate employment with the University. Beaver Bucks deposits to all accounts can be made through the Student Center Director's Office, Monday–Friday during regular business hours.