Housing FAQs
Academic Year 2024-2025
- Manor Hall -- $2,150 per semester
- Williams Hillside -- $2,350 per semester
- Williams Hillside (with private bath) -- $2,850 per semester
Housing contracts are for the entire academic year and may be cancelled only upon review. For more information, please see the contract cancellation form.
Yes, all students living in on-campus housing are required to have a meal plan.
Each term, all residents of M State housing are required to purchase a $1,600 or $1,800 meal plan that can be used in the campus cafeteria.
Academic Year 2024-2025
- $1,600 Meal Plan - 160 meal swipes (1 swipe = 1 meal)
- $1,800 Meal Plan - 160 meal swipes (1 swipe = 1 meal) plus $200 in Twizt'd cash to use on snacks, drinks and/or other additional food items
Please note that meal plan type and amounts are subject to change based on the dining services provider for the academic year.
The cafeteria is not open on weekends, when the campus is closed, or when there are no scheduled classes.
Please visit the Legacy Hall front desk and/or contact the director of housing and campus operations with any maintenance concerns. For concerns after hours and on the weekends, please contact campus security at 218.770.4275.
Each apartment complex has a set of mailboxes. At Williams Hillside, there is a large locking mailbox in the parking lot. At the College Manor, there is a set of mailboxes at the main entrance of the building. Each apartment has its own mailbox.
<Student Name>
College Manor
710 North Tower Road, Apt #
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
<Student Name>
Williams Hillside Apartments
Building Number (801, 803, 805, 807) Spartan Drive, Apt #
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Yes, each apartment comes with a full-sized kitchen.
No, you will have your own room; however you will have a shared common space (kitchen, living room and bathroom).
Each apartment common space area comes with couches and a table. Each bedroom comes with twin XL size bed plus a dresser and desk.
If you are having any difficulties with your roommate(s), please contact the office of campus life and housing to discuss your options. Please note that room changes may not be available.
Early arrivals are generally not permitted; however, you may request to move in early via the online form. Some athletic teams may move in early, subject to approval from the director of housing and campus operations.
Late departures are not typically permitted but you may request to stay late.
Laundry rooms are available in each apartment building. The cost of laundry is included in your housing charge.
Residents are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their apartment. Residents may be subject to charges and/or the student conduct process if apartments and/or rooms are unreasonably dirty or damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
Room changes may occur after the third week of each semester, but room changes are not guaranteed and may result in a different housing charge amount. To request a room change, please submit a Room Change Request.
Pets are not permitted in the apartments. Registered emotional support and/or service animals are permitted. All assistance animals must be registered with M State Accessibility Resources before bringing them to live on campus.
Yes, you may have guests. Please note that the resident hosting a guest is responsible for the conduct of their guest and may be held accountable should a violation of the Student Conduct Code occur.
Overnight guests are limited to three consecutive nights and no more than four times per semester (12 nights per semester). A guest who stays longer than 72 hours (or is present with unreasonable frequency) will be considered an illegal occupant, and the responsible host may face disciplinary action.
Housing contracts are for the entire academic year, unless otherwise stated. Any Contract Cancellation Request is subject to approval from the director of housing and campus operations.
Each apartment building is co-ed, but individual apartments are not co-ed.
Housing and meal plan charges will be added to your student account once per semester. Expect two sets of charges for the academic year: one charge in the fall semester and one charge in the spring semester.
Parking passes are available at the Legacy Hall front desk. Parking on campus without a parking pass may result in a ticket or fine.
Renter’s insurance is not required but highly recommended. M State will not cover expenses related to personal property damage or theft.
Please contact the housing office immediately to get your keys replaced.
If you observe a concerning incident or situation, please report it to Campus Security at 218.770.4275 and/or the housing office at 218.736.1635 right away. You may also submit an incident report.
