South Dakota State University

With nearly 200 program offerings and 200 unique student organizations, South Dakota State University is the perfect place for you to pursue your education. Schedule a campus visit or apply online.

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May. 21, 3:34 PM

Ethan girl wins nursing essay

Ethan fifth-grader Rachel Weisz may be shy on words, but she isn’t lacking in direction. She knows why she wants to be a nurse.
May. 20, 4:37 PM

South Dakota State University Sends Eight to College National Finals Rodeo

Pictured from left to right: Paden Sexton, Hannah Sauve, Allison Pauley, Tori Jacobs, Coach Ron Skovly, Reed Arneson and Madison Rau. Not pictured Scott Halverson and Nolan Richie.
May. 20, 4:15 PM

Krista Fuoss Named Outstanding Student in Animal Science

This spring, the South Dakota State University Animal Science Department honored one graduating senior from the department with the Outstanding Student in Animal Science award.

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Speaker Series: Weak (Theatrical) Modernisms

May. 31, 2019 5:00 PM University Student Union

Keynote address for Staging the Space Between, the 21st annual conference of The Space Between Society: Literature and Culture, 1914-1945.
9th Annual Coach Stig Golf Outing

Jun. 2, 2019 1:00 PM Off-Campus

SDSU head football coach, John Stiegelmeier, invites you to come out for a fun afternoon of golf and to "Make a Difference" for our area Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministry. 1PM - check in, 1:45 - announcements, 2PM - shotgun start.
Storytime at the Museum

Jun. 3, 2019 3:00 PM Agricultural Heritage Museum

Join us every first and third Monday of June, July and August while we share an ag-related story and activity! Storytime will start at 3 PM with the activity to follow. These events are free and open to the public.