The University
Location and Setting

Dickinson State University is located in the city after which it is named. Dickinson, the seventh largest city in the state, is the hub of West River North Dakota and boasts a population of approximately 16,000. The University serves as a cultural, social, recreational and intellectual center for the residents of the West River region. Dickinson, located directly along Interstate 94, is served by commercial air service transportation. The University and the city are situated near the scenic North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the area where Roosevelt ranched prior to his ascendancy to national prominence. One hour's drive north of Dickinson is Lake Sakakawea, created in the 1950s by the Garrison Dam project. This region of North Dakota abounds with some of the country's finest hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking opportunities.

The Campus
Main Campus

The campus of Dickinson State University includes the following facilities:

Samuel T. May Hall (1924): Administrative offices; classrooms; Dorothy Stickney Auditorium; backstage theatre; computer laboratories; language laboratory; faculty offices for the departments of Fine and Performing Arts, and Music, Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program, Center for Multicultural Affairs, Office of Extended Campus, West River Teacher Center  Interactive Video Network (IVN) classroom

Harold E. Murphy Hall (1963, 2005, 2007): Classrooms, faculty/administration offices for the Department of Natural Sciences, anatomy, biology, chemistry, computer, general science microbiology, research laboratories,  glassware/autoclave room, herbarium, John Thompson Auditorium, Stroup Scientific Auditorium, Murphy Hall Green House, Murphy Family Soils Laboratory

Matilda Stoxen Library (1961): More than 100,000 volumes, 400 plus current print periodicals subscriptions, access to thousands of online journals and e-books, microfilm and audio-visual equipment and materials.  Upper and lower level computer labs, Library Instruction classroom, Theodore Roosevelt Center; Common Grounds Coffee Bar; Academic Success Center, Educational Enhancement Services

Victor Stickney Hall (1922): Faculty offices for the departments of Business and Management, Language and Literature, and Social Sciences, Student Health Service office, Everett Albers Institute and facility operations

Charles E. Scott Gymnasium (1953): Home of the Dickinson State University "Blue Hawks" and faculty offices for the Department of Health and Physical Education

Harry J. Wienbergen Hall (1973): Physical education classrooms and activity facilities, faculty offices for the Department of Health and Physical Education, locker rooms, weight rooms, Ben C. Frank Human Performance Center

Student Center (1963, 1967, 2000): Ballrooms, cafeteria and snack bar, Campus Life and Housing offices, computer access (desktops and laptops), conference rooms, fitness and recreation room, game room, Vice President for Student Development office, Student Senate office, Sodexho Food Services office, student lounge (with television), swimming pool, and University Store.

Maude Klinefelter Hall (1932): classrooms, offices, and laboratories for the departments of Teacher Education, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Nursing; Ward E. Beck Sr. Auditorium; Dickinson State University Art Gallery, and Interactive Video Network (IVN) classroom

Completing the campus are the president's residence, the heating plant, a garage and maintenance building, tennis courts, softball fields, and intramural grounds.

Leroy G. Pulver Hall (1967): Offices for state and local agencies

Oscar A. DeLong Hall (1970): Co-ed residence hall

Leila G. Woods Hall (1965): Women's residence hall

Arthur C. Selke Hall (1960): Men's residence hall

Main Campus Apartments (1961): An apartment complex with 24 one-bedroom apartments, housing 48 upper-class students

Miller Apartments (2001): An apartment building containing six apartments that house 12 students.

Altringer Apartments Complex: An apartment building containing 16 two-bedroom apartments, and 1 one-bedroom apartment

King Pavillion (1998): Gifted by Ed and Toni (Holubok) King, ‘35, this multi-use pavilion has been the site of various special events, such as DSU Arts Roundup, concerts, receptions, weddings and other community/university gatherings.

International Flag Plaza/Walk of Pride (2003): Commissioned by the DSU Foundation, this structure honors DSU’s commitment to global awareness by featuring flags from every nation represented by the students of Dickinson State University. It serves as a venue for students, faculty, alumni and friends of the University to gather for educational forums, the arts, receptions, and reunions. In addition to the International Flag Plaza, recognition items such as personalized pavers, benches and trees, etc are incorporated in the Walk of Pride to pay tribute to alumni and friends.

Alumni and Foundation House (2005): Administrative offices for alumni and foundation,  gardens, Phonathon Technology Center, kitchen, lobby area to serve as a place for alumni and friends to gather, reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover memorabilia from their University days; conference room to host many university, community and regional meetings enhanced by state-of-the art technology for audio/video presentations

Hawks Point (2007): an 89-unit senior living facility, 11 independent living cottages, and a 78-unit main building; sixty units are devoted to independent living and 18 units are devoted to assisted living; Brinkman Bistro/Lounge, full-service beauty/barber salon, library, full-service dining room  

North Campus

Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, family student apartments, outdoor recreational tennis and basketball courts, located one mile north of the Main Campus

South Campus

A classroom and shop building located on West Villard two blocks south of the Main Campus, utilized by the art and vocational-technical programs

West Campus

Frank P. Whitney Stadium (1971): Football field, Roger Huffman Track

Indoor Arena (1980): Large, enclosed area used for rodeo and agriculture programming, campus, and other community events

Agriculture Building (1982): meat packing lab, classrooms and faculty offices for the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies, maintenance shops, and an auditorium, Consolidated Telcom Agriculture Technology Learning Center

Medora Badlands Biology Research Area

(1972): Forty-three acres, known as Freeman's Frontier, located in the Badlands along the I-94 Medora East Interchange adjacent to National Grasslands.