Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Many students run into questions before and during their time at SDState. Our office has put together a list of questions and answers to help! Still have questions?
Q: When can I move in?
A: Move-in weekend for the fall semester is held the weekend prior to the first day of classes. More information about move-in weekend is mailed out in the summer along with students' residence hall assignments. For spring move-in information, please call Residential Life at 605-688-5148.
Q: What is furnished in my room?
A: All rooms are furnished with lofts, mattresses, desks, chairs and dressers for each roommate along with a mirror and wastebasket. Internet ports are also provided for free.
Q: How do students access their residence hall?
A: Every hall on campus — with the exception of Caldwell Hall and Honors Hall, which house the Housing and Residential Life Office and the Honors College; Hansen Hall due to C-store access; and Binnewies Hall and Young Hall due to Larson Commons connection — are locked 24 hours a day. Students will access their individual halls with their student ID. Caldwell Hall and Honors Hall are locked at 5 p.m. every day.
Q: Are there accommodations for students with disabilities or other medical needs?
A: Absolutely. Students who need any special accommodations are encouraged to contact the Housing and Residential Life Office at 605-688-5148. Our disability services coordinator is also a great contact and can be reached at 605-688-4504.
Q: Are pets allowed in the residence halls?
A: Just fish. Students are allowed to have up to one 20-gallon aquarium or two 10-gallon aquariums per room. To learn more about our pet policy, visit the Residential Life Handbook.
Q: Is cable TV available?
A: Basic cable is available for students to purchase through our local provide, Mediacom. Each room is set up with cable connections for easy access. Mediacom can be reached by calling 1-800-332-0245.
Q: Is telephone service provided?
A: No. We no longer offer telephone service in individual rooms.
Q: What size futon or couch will fit under the bed?
A: Futons that are 78 inches or less fit under the lofts. Please remember that hide-a-bed couches are not permitted in the residence halls.
Q: Is smoking allowed in the residence halls?
A: No. ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in the residence halls or on the ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ campus and its buildings.
Q: Is alcohol allowed in the residence halls?
A: No. ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ is a dry campus, which means that alcoholic beverages and empty containers are not allowed in the residence halls.
Q: Are weapons allowed in the residence halls?
A: Please refer to University Policy 10:4 and the Senate Bill 100 FAQs for the provisions applicable to dangerous weapons and firearms on ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ premises. Unauthorized weapons, including but not limited to, firearms, guns (e.g., BB guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, Nerf guns etc.), bows, arrows, clubs, nightsticks, swords, knives (with a blade of 4 inches or longer), Tasers and all martial arts weapons. University Police Department offers gun storage at no charge to students.
