Move-In Day 2023
This year's move in will take place over a three-day period starting on Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20. New students will be able to move into the halls from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, August 18. Returning students will be able to move into the halls starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 19.
New student move in Friday, August 19
New students arrive at the Office of Residence Life located at Courtyard Hall between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm to receive their room key, student ID card, directions to their residence hall, and other information. From there new students will go to their residence hall where volunteers will help students unload their vehicles and carry items to their rooms. The Courtyard Hall address is:
Courtyard Hall
Dakota State University
917 Washington Ave. N.
Madison, SD 57042
If you have any questions, please contact Residence Life at (605) 256-5146 or by email.
Returning student move in Saturday, August 19
Returning students may start moving into their Residence Hall at 8:00 am on Saturday of the move in weekend. To move in, returning students should go to the main lobby of their residence halls between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or contact the hall duty number posted at the main door outside of those hours.
If you arrive between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday or Sunday, students will check in at the Office of Residence Life, located in the Courtyard Residence Hall. Before and after those hours you will check in at your assigned residence hall by calling the Residence Assistant (RA) duty number.
Students Living in Van Eps, 8-Plex, Houses
If you arrive between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday or Sunday, students will check in at the Office of Residence Life, located in the Courtyard Residence Hall. Before and after those hours you will check in at your assigned residence hall by calling the Residence Assistant (RA) duty number.
