Living On Campus
Mission:
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment that fosters personal growth, academic success, and responsible citizenship.
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 preferred deadline for new students to submit a housing-related ADA or Accessibility
request is June 1, 2025. Requests submitted after this time may be more complex to
navigate.
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
Jeana McIlroy
Residence Life Office Coordinator
Jeana.Mcilroy@sdsmt.edu
In-Hall Support Staff
1 Residence Hall Director
4 Assistant Hall Directors
3 Residential Tutors
3 Student Facilities Coordinator
6 Apartment Managers
30 Resident Advisors
