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SDState offers a variety of visit options to suit your individual needs. Explore our visit opportunities below.

Have questions about which is the best type of visit?

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Jackrabbit Ready: College Basics

Sunday, April 12

An event specifically for high school freshmen and sophomores in the Sioux Falls area.
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Yellow and Blue Discovery Day

Saturday, April 18

Designed to give students a deep dive look at an academic program they are interested in. This program is ideal for high school juniors exploring their academic options and seniors finalizing their college plans.
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Jackrabbit Engineering Day

Tuesday, April 28

This event is an immersive experience for students interested in engineering fields.
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Jackrabbit Preview

Fridays throughout the academic year

Our Friday group programs are designed for high school students and their families to explore SDState and meet other students who are also considering the university.
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Daily Campus Visits

Offered Monday through Friday

Get a tour of campus with an admissions ambassador, counselor or representative in the academic area of your choice.
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Transfer Student Visits

Offered Monday through Friday

Visit campus for an experience designed specifically for students considering or planning to transfer to SDState.
Three Great Traits of SDState
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95% job placement rate
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19.5:1 student-to-faculty ratio
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93% of first-time students came in with a scholarship
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Virtual Tour
Get to Know Our Campus

SDState is an expansive campus community filled with 12,000-plus students and staff from a multitude of backgrounds. Virtually explore campus and learn about our college experience.

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Plan Your Visit
Visit Brookings

Brookings offers a variety of attractions and entertainment. With a population over 24,000, Brookings is the fourth-largest city in South Dakota.

Explore Brookings
Upcoming Events

Don’t miss these events. It’s an opportunity to visit campus and get to know our great community. We hope you join us!

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Apr
10
Jackrabbit Preview
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us for our most popular visit experience! Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who…
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Apr
17
Jackrabbit Preview
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us for our most popular visit experience! Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who…
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Apr
18
Yellow and Blue Discovery Day
8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Apr
24
Jackrabbit Preview
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us for our most popular visit experience! Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who…
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May
01
Jackrabbit Preview
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us for our most popular visit experience! Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who…
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Events and News
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Daniel Saud
Saud named director of graduate, international admissions
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Move-in weekend approaches at SDSU
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South Dakota State University students enjoy coffee and conversation at Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie in downtown Brookings.
Brookings makes top 10 list for best college towns in Midwest
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Hattie Seten, 2020 Rhodes Scholarship finalist
Seten chosen for Rhodes Scholarship
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Contact Admissions
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Office of Admissions
Physical Address
1175 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Enrollment Services Center, Box 511
Brookings, SD 57007
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Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.