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Campus Tour

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Campus Tour

Want to take a tour of the South Dakota State University campus, but can鈥檛 make it to Brookings? Our online campus tour provides a quick synopsis of where over 12,000 students call home.

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There are over 163 buildings on campus, but we have highlighted those that are most used by students and visitors.

Academic Buildings

These buildings are the core of our campus; where students come to learn and gain knowledge on their area of interest.

Whether it鈥檚 a lecture hall, studio or laboratory, students from all paths of life gather here to learn the necessary tools they need to further their future careers. Take a look at what academic buildings are on SDState鈥檚 main and satellite campuses.
Administrative Buildings

There are several elements needed to operate a university.

These administrative buildings house departments that oversee all of South Dakota State University such as the Office of the President, Enrollment Services, the University Police Department and more. These offices work to ensure that each student鈥檚 experience at SDState is the best it can be.
Athletic Facilities

Jackrabbits near and far gather in our many athletic facilities to cheer on SDState.

Our state-of-the-art Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Miller Wellness Center and Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex are used by not just SDState, but also by the Brookings community.
Residence Halls

Undergraduate students that choose to live on campus have two different styles of housing to pick from; traditional and non-traditional.

There are 15 halls to choose from, along with university apartments for upperclassmen.
Campus Landmarks

Some iconic Campus Landmarks across campus are the Coughlin Campanile, Coolidge Sylvan Theatre, Medal of Honor Park and University Arbor Day Park.
Museums and Attractions

South Dakota State University houses both the South Dakota Art Museum and the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Students and visitors can also connect with nature at McCrory Gardens with 25 acres of formal garden displays and a 45 acre arboretum.

Students and visitors have several dining options available to them on the 海角直播app campus.

  • Located inside the University Student Union are 12 dining locations. Popular chains like Einstein Bagel Bros., Chick-fil-A and Qdoba are available. The Union offers a variety of cuisine from barbecue, sushi, pasta, burgers and more. Simple Servings located within The Market offers fresh, healthy options that are free of common food allergens.
  • The Dairy Bar is a must-stop during a campus visit. 海角直播app Students make ice cream in over 60 different flavors, which can be sold as scoops or half gallon containers. Located on the west side of campus, connected to the Davis Dairy Plant, visitors can see ice cream being made in the store. Coffee, snacks and other ice cream treats are sold there as well.
  • Larson Commons, which connects Young and Binnewies Halls, has an all-you-can-eat buffet with several different options to choose from. Students can use block or flex dollars on their meal plan to eat at the buffet. In Larson Commons is also a C-Store, where students can use flex or Hobo Dough to purchase grocery items.
  • Residents that live in Hansen Hall have access to their own C-Store as well.
  • If students are looking for a caffeine fix, but don鈥檛 feel like trekking to the University Student Union, there is also a Starbucks庐 located at the Southeast University Neighborhood.
Distance To Brookings From
  • Kansas City (416 miles)
  • Rapid City (391 miles)
  • Des Moines (336 miles)
  • Omaha (234 miles)
  • Minneapolis (211 miles)
  • Sioux City (138 miles)
  • Sioux Falls (60 miles)
Contact us
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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
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.