Print your class schedule. You can do this on Registration Self-Service and on your MyState.
Purchase textbooks and necessary school supplies.
Explore campus and the city of Brookings.
Purchase a planner or have a digital planner ready to go!
Begin to check your Jacks email daily.(As a reminder, this is how SDState faculty & staff will communicate with you).
Stay “in the know” with campus news and events by checking out the Jacks Club Hub and reading your Jacks Biz weekly email.
Participate in the Ness School Welcome Back Beach Night Sept. 1 from 4-5:30 p.m. to make friends, meet Ness School faculty/staff, learn about our student clubs but most of all to have fun and help ease your transition into SDSU.
Surround yourself with positive role models and friends.
Week 2
Go to class...and keep going to class
Get to know your professors by introducing yourself during their scheduled office hours or before/after class. Building this relationship is key to your success!
Attend the 'Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair' on Student Part-time Job Fair on Sept. 1 from 3-5:30 p.m. in Volstorff Ballroom (VBR) in the University Student Union
Get involved on campus. Whether it's joining intramurals or a student club, start trying things out!
If you did not meet your Academic Advisor, it is important that you schedule a time to do so. (Advisor information can be found on your ConnectState--this is where you schedule meetings too!)
Set personal & academic goals. Give yourself something to strive for this semester!
Be open to making new friends in your classes. Remember, some of these friends could be helpful study buddy in the future.
Week 3
Go to class...and keep going to class always!
If you find yourself in a bind, don’t forget to utilize our helpful resources made available to you on campus.
Seek tutoring help if needed. The Wintrode Tutoring Program continues to provides small-group tutoring in both face-to-face and virtual formats When students schedule using ConnectState, they can search face-to-face and/or sessions held on Zoom. Check out these step-by-step instructions, or contact the Wintrode Center at: the Wintrode Virtual Front Desk, by phone at 605-688-4155 or by the tutoring email.
Attend a club/organization meeting that is of interest to you.
Week 4
Go to class...and keep going to class always!
Prep for any upcoming quizzes or exams. (Did you know you should spend two hours studying for every hour in class?)
Schedule a meeting with your advisor if you received an alert in any of your classes. (You will be notified via Jacks email and/or phone if applicable).
Take care of yourself by eating healthy, exercising a 30 minutes 3-5 times a week, and getting eight hours of sleep a night. The Miller Wellness Center is a great place to start working on a healthy lifestyle.
Participate in campus events and activities.
Visit local parks and bike trails to check out the beautiful fall colors and scenery.
Week 6
Go to class. (You are half-way through the semester… Don’t stop now!)
Touch base with your professors to discuss your grade and determine what strategies are necessary to finish the semester strong.
Evaluate what changes need to occur to meet your goals that you set for yourself during week two.