A home away from home.
Residential life is at the heart of the FIS experience. Students live in single-gender dorms supervised 24/7 by trained Home Living staff who know each student by name.
Structured days. Real downtime.
Predictable routines help students focus on academics, culture, and rest.
Advisors lead a calm morning routine and walk students to the dining hall.
Six periods on the main campus with built-in tutoring and counselor check-ins.
Practices, clubs, IRG programming, and time at the canteen.
Quiet study, dorm activities, and curfew supervised by residential staff.
What's already there.
Bring this
- Twin XL bedding, pillows, and a warm blanket
- Toiletries and a shower caddy
- Weather-appropriate clothing for all four South Dakota seasons
- Backpack, school supplies, and headphones
- Personal items, photos, and a few comforts from home
- Refillable water bottle
Leave this at home
- ×Weapons of any kind
- ×Alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or drugs
- ×Candles, incense, or open-flame items
- ×Microwaves, hot plates, or space heaters
- ×Large furniture or oversized appliances
Cultural items respected and protected.
Sacred items, regalia, and personal cultural belongings are honored and safeguarded in the residence halls. Coordinate any specific tribal practice with the cultural office at intake.
Questions about the dorm?
Reach out to the Home Living office any time. We're happy to walk parents through what to expect — before move-in and throughout the year.