Come see us for a campus tour!

Experience firsthand what it will be like to attend Northern State University by visiting us on campus or virtually. See where you'll learn, study, live and make lifelong college memories. Get to know the surrounding town of Aberdeen and meet the tight-knit community you'll be a part of at NSU. Tour the campus with one of our friendly and experienced guides, and get an inside look at what student life is like here at Northern.

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Meet new people and build your community at Northern with on-campus clubs and organizations, sports and campus events. 

Whatever you're interested in, there's something for you here. Make new friends and create lasting college memories at your residence hall with your fellow classmates. 

Northern's student life gives you a safe, comfortable and exciting place to live, learn and grow.

 

Get to Know Aberdeen

As a student at Northern, you'll be a part of NSU's community, and that includes the surrounding city of Aberdeen. This charming college town features a bustling main street, and boasts dining, shopping and outdoor activities. Aberdeen supports NSU and its students in their social and professional endeavors. Learn more about our town to see why it makes Northern so unique.

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Directions to Campus

Northern State University is located in the town of Aberdeen in northeastern South Dakota at 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, S.D. 57401. the campus is near the junction of U.S. highways 12 and 281.

 From Highway 281 South

Turn east onto Melgaard Road. Turn north onto Lincoln Street. Turn east onto 12th Avenue SE. Turn into parking lot north of the intersection of 12th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. The Admissions Office is in the Student Center located on the east side of the parking lot before the intersection of 14th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. Guest parking is available in the lot.

From Highway 281 North

Turn east onto 6th Avenue SE (or Highway 12). Turn south onto Main Street. Turn east onto 12th Avenue SE. . Turn into parking lot north of the intersection of 12th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. The Admissions Office is in the Student Center located on the east side of the parking lot before the intersection of 14th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. Guest parking is available in the lot.

From Highway 12 East

Turn south onto State Street. Turn west onto 12th Avenue SE. Turn into parking lot north of the intersection of 12th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. The Admissions Office is in the Student Center located on the east side of the parking lot before the intersection of 14th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. Guest parking is available in the lot.

From Highway 12 West

Turn south onto Main Street. Turn east onto 12th Avenue SE. Turn into parking lot north of the intersection of 12th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. The Admissions Office is in the Student Center located on the east side of the parking lot before the intersection of 14th Avenue SE and S Washington Street. Guest parking is available in the lot.