Room Selections for RETURNING RESIDENT HALL STUDENTS 2023-2024 Instructions for reserving housing for Fall 2023-Spring 2024. This document contains detailed information about choosing housing options for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please review these instructions carefully. An equal opportunity provider. STL-056-1022
Lidstrom Hall - 1330 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 2008, Lidstrom Hall was named after Dr. Kermit Lidstrom, the fourth President of the college. Lidstrom Hall is a co-ed residence hall. The hall is divided into two wings with two floors in each wing. Each floor has a suite style setting.
Swensen Hall - 1411 Schafer Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 1972, Swensen Hall is named after Dr. Walter Swensen, the first dean of the college. Swensen Hall is a female residence hall. There are four floors in Swensen Hall. Each floor has a suite style setting.
Werner Hall - 1600 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 1965, Werner Hall was named after Ralph Werner, the third President of the college. Werner Hall is a male residence hall. It is divided into two wings with two floors in each wing. Each floor has a traditional residence hall setting.
Mystic Hall – 1309 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 2010, Mystic Hall was named after the BSC mascot. Mystic Hall is a co-ed residence hall. The hall is divided into 2 floors. Each floor has four suite style rooms.
Ritchie Hall –1248 EdwardsAve, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 2015, Ritchie Hall was named after BSC Alumni Lloyd Ritchie Ritchie Hall is a co-ed apartment residence hall. The hall is divided into 2 floors.
Gate City Hall- 1226 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Completed in 2016, Gate City Hall is a co-ed apartment residence hall. The hall is divided into 3 floors.
Phase One- Online License Agreement Submission
Starts Monday March 13th 8:00 am thru Friday March 24th at 11:59 pm
If you wish to live in a residence hall next year, this step is a must. You must submit the BSC Residence Hall Room & Board License contract for next year Online. Agreeing to the terms of your contract will allow you to complete the rest of the Sign-up process.
Log on to your Housing Self-service page (go to bismarckstate.edu, choose Student Life, then Housing Options). Under Applications/Contracts choose the BSC Residence Hall Room & Board License Contract, read the terms, agree by signing or entering your name.
Please note: THIS PHASE DOES NOT COMPLETE the entire process. Phase one is a prerequisite for the other two phases.
Phase Two- Same Room Reselection
Starts Monday March 27th at 8:00 am thru Tuesday March 28th at 5:00 pm
In order to participate in Phase Two, you must have completed Phase One during the appropriate time. Phase two is only available for two days, so students wishing to reselect their current room should make sure to do so during the allotted time.
Log on to your Housing Self-service page (go to bismarckstate.edu, choose Student Life, then Housing Options). Under Room Selection, choose to reselect your current room as your assignment for next year.
Please Note: You will NOT be able to pull a new roommate into your room with you during this time. Students who participate in Phase Two are finished with the Housing Sign-Up after selecting their same room for next year.
Phase Three- Room Selection
Starts Wednesday March 29th at 8:00 am thru Friday March 31st at 4:00 pm
Phase three of Housing Sign-Up allows students to select any room on campus that is still available, this selection also lets you pull in your matched roommate (if applicable) . Please keep in mind the roommate will need to choose you too to be placed together. Matches need to be done in My College Roomie at least 48 hours prior to this date. You will be given a start time based on the date that your application was first received when you applied for housing.
Log on to your Housing Self-service page (go to bismarckstate.edu, choose Student Life, then Housing Options). Under Room Selection, choose appropriate room selection process.
Room Selection-under “Room Selection” “Select a Room or Suite”, then select a room from the floor plan option or the room list option.
Please note: Only the spaces that are still available at the time of your login (and for which you are eligible) will be listed Online during this step. If you are paired with a roommate, when one of you selects a room the other is automatically assigned to that same room. If you have an “unmatched” roommate request, you will not be able to select a room. The roommate request must be matched or withdrawn prior to selecting room.
FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I log on?
To access the Online features, 1. Bismarckstate.edu, select Student Life, then Housing Options, click Housing Self Service link OR 2. Log into Campus Connection, select Student Self Service, then On-Campus Housing
Why do I get a “cannot display page” or “timed out due to inactivity” when logging on through Campus Connection?
If you get an error message, read the instructions listed on the page just before selecting your institution (the page immediately after selection On-Campus Housing). Your browser needs to be set to accept cookies. Follow the instructions on the web page and it should correct the issue. Do not use Internet Explorer.
Is the Residence Hall license contract for the fall semester only? No, the license contract is for the full academic year (Aug 20th , 2022- May 10th , 2023)
What if I decide not to live in the residence hall after I sign up for a room? If you decide, you may cancel your residence hall 30 days prior to move in without a $100 cancellation fee.
What if I want a roommate who is not a returning hall student? You may select a new student as your roommate if they have been accepted to BSC and have applied for housing They would need to agree to the terms of the BSC Residence Hall Room & Board License Contract and you both need to choose each other as your roommate. Once you choose a new student as your roommate and you select a room, you may not change your mind and choose someone else New students have room selection after returners, so by you choosing them in this process, you have given them the privilege of an earlier room selection & it is not your right to take it away, make sure your roommate is who you want.
When will I find out my room selection time? Room selection times will be made available on or around March 24th when the Online license agreement phase is over.
Can I request a single room?
There are limited single rooms available on campus; they are used for specific circumstances. If you require a single room, check with the Office of Student and Residence Life for procedure Due to space limitations, double rooms cannot be reserved as singles.
How do I select a roommate?
Simply log in My College Roomie (bsc.mycollegeroomie.com), complete a profile, answer some questions, then request to match up with your preferred roommate. If you would like someone new, you will be able to look at other students’ profiles and see your percentages of compatibility so you can send messages to any or all of your matches to connect further. Then you can request each other as roommates if you wish. The selection process is not immediate so select your roommate at least 48 hours prior to room selection.
Can I select more than one roommate?
Yes, but keep the following in mind: If you are matched with more roommates then a room can hold, you will not be able to select that room without dropping the extra roommate(s).
If I am matched with a roommate, which one of us should select the room?
When one matched roommate selects a room, the other matched roommate is automatically assigned. Therefore, to have the best opportunity to select a desired location, the roommate with the earliest selection time should log in and select a room.
What if I miss a deadline but still want to participate in Housing Sign Up?
Contact the Office of Student and Residence life immediately. Some accommodations may be made so that you can still participate. However, you may find that you do not have as many options for room selection as those who met the listed deadlines.
What if I change my mind later?
When you select a room, your assignment is made. Beginning April 4th , you may contact the Office of Student and Residence life to see if any options for other locations are available to you.
I’m logged in, but why can’t I see (or select) any rooms for a particular hall?
If you are unable to see any rooms in a hall, it is for one of several reasons: 1. There are no rooms left to select 2. You are matched with more roommates than the remaining rooms can accommodate, or 3. You have not agreed to the terms of the BSC Residence Hall Room & Board License Contract. Additionally, you will be unable to choose a room if you designated selection time has not yet arrived.
Any questions please contact the Office of Student and Residence life in the Student Union @ 701 224 5464
