Get Jackrabbit Ready.
Hey New Jacks! It's not too late to start or continue your higher education journey here at South Dakota State. See the page menu for info on the August 19 orientation session, then register yourself on MyState.
By choosing SDSU, you've opened yourself up to endless opportunities and a fantastic future. And it all starts here — with New Student Orientation. We have great programs designed to help you prepare for life at State, from academics to extracurricular, and everything in between.
We've built our programs with our students' needs in mind. Whether you're brand new to the college experience or transferring or returning to SDSU, we'll get you started on your path to great.
Learn more about the NSO program by clicking the appropriate links to the right.
We are so glad you've selected SDSU and look forward to meeting you at New Student Orientation!
Summer 2022 Sessions
| Category | Monday - Friday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Students | Tuesday | May 24 |
| First-Time Students | Monday | June 13 |
| First-Time Students | Tuesday | June 14 |
| First-Time Students | Thursday | June 16 |
| First-Time Students | Friday | June 17 |
| First-Time Students | Wednesday | June 22 |
| First-Time Students | Thursday | June 23 |
| First-Time Students | Friday | June 24 |
| Transfer Students | Monday | June 27 |
| First-Time Students | Tuesday | June 28 |
| First-Time Students | Wednesday | June 29 |
| First-Time Students | Thursday | June 30 |
| Transfer Students | Tuesday | August 2 |
| First-Time Students | Wednesday | August 3 |