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Residential Life


Residence Halls

So, where would you like to live?

Oak, Tamarack, Linden? There are five Res Halls to choose from (all of which are smoke-free), and each has a unique personality and their own sets of activities and traditions. There are also differences in location, amenities and living options. Take a look around, where do you want to call home?

Birch Hall

Home to Open Borders Learning Community, Birch houses 177 residents on five floors. If you're looking for diversity in both thought and backgrounds, Birch may be the place for you. Click here to lean more about Birch.

Linden Hall

Linden houses 181 residents in two and three person suites. Newly remodeled, we asked residents for their wish list of what they'd like in a residence hall. See what the had to say. Click here to learn more about Linden.

Oak Hall

Home to the FYRE program, Oak houses 505 residents in three wings. Lively with a strong sense of tradition and tons of activities. There is always something going on in Oak. Click here to learn more about Oak.

Pine HallĀ 

Famous for its spirited croquet matches, Pine houses 48 residents on two floors along with guest housing. Click here to learn more about Pine.

Tamarack Hall

Tamarack is home to 358 residents on 12 floors and is the tallest building in Beltrami County. Upper floor rooms and the 12 floor lounges have stunning views of the lake and city of Bemidji. Click here to learn more about Tamarack.

Cedar Apartments

Two and three bedroom apartments available to single parent families. Click here to learn more about the Cedar Apartments.


  1. Higher GPA
  2. Tunnels
  3. Close to class
  4. No monthly bills
  5. No grocery shopping
  6. No cooking
  7. RAs and Hall Directors
  8. Leadership opportunities
  9. Job opportunities
  10. Friends, friends, friends


Bucky's Scoop.

Bucky talks

Here's a clue. It's the middle of winter. It's ten below and snowing. You see someone in class wearing shorts and flip-flops. What's wrong with this picture? Nothing. They live in the Res Halls. They're like me, they travel by tunnel.

Bucky's Tour- Next Stop: Birch