Hello from SDSU's Office of International Affairs!
As new students begin to consider embarking on their educational journey to South Dakota State University, one can have a tendency to be anxious. Don't worry, we are here to help every step of the way!
From answering your pre-arrival questions to greeting you with a smile at the airport, rest assured, we will be there.
Need a ride from the Airport when you arrive?
Pre-Arrival Information Sessions
Please click on the button above to access the following sessions.
October
Visa Tips & Tricks:
Wednesday, October 4th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Practice Visa Interviews:
Wednesday, October 11th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SDSU Pre-Arrival: What Do I Need to Know?
Wednesday, October 18th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tuition & Fee Payment:
Wednesday, October 25th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
November
Visa Tips & Tricks:
Wednesday, November 1st, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Practice Visa Interviews:
Wednesday, November 8th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Practice Visa Interviews:
Wednesday, November 15th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SDSU Pre-Arrival: What I Need to Know:
Wednesday, November 22nd, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tuition & Fee Payment:
Wednesday, November 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
December
Health Insurance:
Wednesday, December 6th, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
(Please Note the Last Day for Students to Self-enroll for Insurance is January 31, 2024)
(**All times are Central Daylight Time in the US)
As you have questions about your journey to the US, please feel free to contact us! We are always happy to help!
If you have not obtained your visa, please review our Visa Interview Tips.
SDSU has traditional residence halls, on-campus apartments and also information about living off-campus. Housing and Residential Life is a great place to start when you are looking for housing.
What Airport should be your final destination? How are you going to get to campus? Will someone be there to greet me? We have the answers!
1. You can fly into any airport in the US; however, the airport that should be your final destination is: Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The airport code is FSD.
There is much to consider as you begin to plan. Please take the time to check out our comprehensive Pre-Arrival Checklist. This will get you thinking about traveling internationally and start to grasp the importance of being prepared.
Whether it is the small nuances of traveling internationally, or the weather... it IS important to plan ahead.
