Living On Campus
Housing Options
New freshmen and transfer students who graduated HS in the last two years have two types of housing during
their first year on campus - Community Living or Peterson Interest Communities.
All Residence Halls
All Residence Halls
Community Living
Double-occupancy rooms in Connolly and Palmerton Halls.
Community living provides a wide range of activities and learning opportunities for
all students to enjoy.
Peterson Interest Communities
Outdoor Pursuits & Exploring Rapid City (and beyond)
These communities are housed in Peterson Hall. They provide programs, events, and activities around these specific themes, allowing students
with a common interest to explore together. Interested students must complete an essay
on the housing application and space in the program is limited.
Housing-Related ADA & Accessibility requests must go through our Accessibility Services
Office.
The deadline for new students to submit a housing-related ADA or Accessibility request
is December 1, 2024.
Requests submitted after that time and processed/approved will be accommodated but
may result in limited options.
Amanda Lopez
Title IX and Accessibility Services Coordinator
disabilityservices@sdsmt.edu
605-394-2533
Meet Our Staff
Katie Wahls
Director of Housing & Operations
Katie.Wahls@sdsmt.edu
Bryce Nussbaum
Director of Residential Education & Community Standards
Bryce.Nussbaum@sdsmt.edu
Zachary Hair
Residence Hall Director
Zachary.Hair@sdsmt.edu
Sara James
Residence Hall Director
Sara.James@sdsmt.edu
Jeana McIlroy
Residence Life Office Coordinator
Jeana.Mcilroy@sdsmt.edu
Ben Lewis
Graduate Hall Director
Benjamin.D.Lewis@sdsmt.edu
In-Hall Support Staff
2 Residence Hall Directors
1 Graduate Hall Director
5 Assistant Hall Directors
3 Residential Tutors
38 Resident Advisors
Contact Residence Life
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.