Student Life
If you want to get involved and make a difference, Minnesota State University Moorhead is the place to do it. MSUM offers a complete educational, cultural and social experience. Join a student organization, help plan homecoming, participate in an intramural sport or serve on the student senate. Wherever your interests lie, you’ll find a group, organization, activity or program that fits YOU.
Our goal at MSUM is to bring together students from different backgrounds creating safe, transformative learning environments and opportunities for students to engage.
MSUM provides personalized student support to assist you with everything from academic planning and career development to a free MAT bus ride anywhere in Moorhead and Fargo.
Living on your own for the first time is difficult. We are here to help make the transition easy and fun! MSUM’s wide variety of on-campus dining options are nutritious and delicious.
MSUM offers an environment that enhances your overall well-being and encourages physical and emotional care.
Learning communities provide an outstanding way to increase your academic success.
Your safety and security are one of our highest priorities. MSUM provides a variety of resources designed to increase safety on our campus and grow your ability to make responsible decisions that enrich your well-being and leverage positive relationships.
Organizations & Activities
Enrich your life! Take advantage of a robust and varied schedule of activities from arts to lectures and readings. Whether your interests are social or recreational there is a place for you at MSUM. Check out Dragon Central your information hub.
Moorhead & Fargo
The cities of Moorhead and Fargo are only separated by the Red River. It offers a college town atmosphere in a metropolitan area with three major colleges inside a two-mile radius.
Experience Campus Life
Affordability Matters: MSU Moorhead Expands North Star Promise to ND and SD Students
The cost of education is on every student’s and parent’s mind. MSUM is making higher education more affordable for students not only in Minnesota, but also those from North Dakota and South Dakota.
Counting the ways to love MSUM
Sometimes when you need to make an important decision you need to check the cold, hard facts and figures. Fortunately, we keep a good record of the important things.
Bringing together Dragons from around the world: Fumi Cheever's journey to MSUM
Fumi Cheever helps international students adjust to campus life and schooling. Her grit through her years as an international student serves her well in her career and getting to know others.
The Intercultural Center offers educational and cultural programming providing opportunities to engage on international and domestic diversity.
The RDC offers a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty to feel a sense of belonging and learn how to be an advocate and ally.
The Women’s Center provides an inspiring and dynamic space for students, faculty and staff to find community and learn about gender and critical social justice.