In addition, the first year is the optimal time to become involved in campus organizations, meet new friends and establish relationships that may continue beyond the college years. Yes, first-year students may bring a car to campus. Parking permits are available for purchase and parking is available near the residence halls. However, Duluth has an extensive transit system so it may not be necessary to have a car on campus. With regard to traveling home for visits, Duluth does have a bus terminal and an airport nearby.
Housing is assigned on a priority basis according to date of application for admission.
Students who return housing contracts by April 15th will be reserved and assigned a space in University housing based on the date of application for admissions to UMD and the availability of space. Students who wish to share a room should apply for admissions within a month of one another and each should indicate the preferred roommate on the housing application. Yes, you can. The housing contract asks students to indicate whether they intend to bring a computer, as students with computers are paired with those who do not due to space considerations. Students can purchase a kit at the Computer Corner store on campus which will enable access to the network via an ethernet connection.