“Living in the Newman House has been such an amazing experience! With multiple sitting rooms, study areas, and even a chapel, I feel so comfortable and at home . . . But my favorite part of the Newman House is the community. All the women are so kind and supportive, and I am so blessed to be growing in my faith in such a loving environment!”
- Anne Mager, Junior, Accounting and Music
Our Mission
The Newman House is a vibrant Catholic home for women attending the University of North Dakota. With a special focus on sisterhood, hospitality, and academic excellence, our goal is to be a place where women can connect, challenge each other, and grow together, forming friendships that will last a lifetime.
By living out this mission, the residents of the Newman House seek to become more authentic witnesses of the Gospel and to continually grow into the women they were made to be.
Location
2620 University Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58203
CONTACT
(402) 889-1803
michaela.moriarty@undcatholic.org
The Space
The Newman House was originally built in 1925 as a Delta Delta Delta Sorority House. When the national organization decided to close their UND chapter in 2006, discussions began about what would happen to the house. The Newman Center was able to purchase the house and all of its furnishings and spend a year remodeling and bringing the house up to code. The Newman House hosted its first residents in the 2008-2009 academic year and has been providing a unique Catholic living option to women at UND ever since. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact our House Director at michaela.moriarty@undcatholic.org.
Room and Board prices
These prices are for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Single Rooms
The single rooms are furnished with a twin bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet. These rooms are $8,500 for the 2023-2024 academic year. That’s around 30% less than the dorms and 30% less than the average cost of apartments in Grand Forks.
Double Rooms
With two twin beds, two desks, two chairs, two dressers, and a closet for each roommate, double rooms are even more affordable at $7,300 for the academic year. Again, that’s 35% less than the dorms and around 20% less than the average Grand Forks apartment!
These costs cover everything! Utilities, wireless internet, regular groceries, 4 prepared meals each week, paper products, printing, and laundry are all covered in this Room and Board price. What a deal!
Life at the Newman House
“My favorite thing about the Newman House is the community of faithful women there. That’s the number one reason I chose to live in the House. I love being a part of an amazing group and having friends just next door whenever I want to hang out, or running into people in the kitchen when I go to grab a snack, or having spontaneous movie nights to relax on the weekends.”
- Sarah Budziszewski, Senior, Science Education
Life at the Newman House is built on sisterhood, hospitality, and academic excellence. The social life at the house provides a unique opportunity to build strong and lasting friendships. Click below for more information on the different social events hosted at the Newman House for residents and guests alike.
The Staff
The Newman House Staff is here to make your year at the Newman House wonderful. Click here to find out more about the Newman House staff.
Forms and FAQ
“I love living in the Newman House for so many reasons! I love that it offers affordable housing, the groceries are provided for, and it’s right on campus, but mostly because of the great community of friendly and joyful women! It’s just a wholesome and friendly environment that is so necessary to grow as a student and as a Christian!”
-Isabelle Henley, Senior, Music Education
We would love to share more about the Newman House with you. If you would like to talk to a staff member or get more information please email or call us! We would be happy to answer any questions you have or to schedule a visit. If you would like to apply to live at the Newman House, please fill out the application below and the Director will be in touch with you.