
Move-In Schedule
We are excited to welcome you to South Dakota State University! Jackrabbits, get ready for an action-packed Meet State 2025.
Friday, Aug. 22 – New Student Move-In Day
8 a.m.-3 p.m. – New Student Move-In | Sign up for a move-in time slot in the MyState housing portal.
3:45 p.m. – Meet Your Neighbor | Held on individual residence hall floors.
4:30 p.m. – University Convocation | Sylvan Green | Ring in the new academic year with university leadership.
5:15 p.m. – Welcome Picnic | Sylvan Green | Families and friends welcome.
7 p.m. – Welcome Back Bash | University Student Union | University Program Council-sponsored student union takeover with games, activities and the movie "Monsters University" at 8:30 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – Vintage Game Night | Jacks Esports Lounge open | Enrollment Services Center lower level.
Saturday, Aug. 23 – Returning Student Move-In Day
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Returning Student Move-In | Families and friends welcome.
9 a.m. – Sweet Start @ STATE | North side of Young Hall | Fuel your day with friends from the º£½ÇÖ±²¥app Foundation offering free coffee and donuts while supplies last!
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Yellow, Blue and You | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | New Jacks photo, Community Connection, lunch, tours and º£½ÇÖ±²¥app traditions.
4:30-8 p.m. – Food Trucks | University Student Union parking lot.
6-9 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center Extravaganza | Explore the Miller Wellness Center with glow yoga, rock climbing and other activities.
7-10 p.m. – Gameday Saturday | Jacks Esports Lounge open | Enrollment Services Center lower level.
9 p.m.-midnight – Dance | Miller Wellness Center south entrance | Sponsored by Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Health.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Morning – Choose Your Adventure | Explore faith-based options, our local parks and gardens.
6 a.m.-11 p.m. – Dakota Nature Park | Free admission.
9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center | Gear rentals | Small fee to rent equipment.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – McCrory Gardens | Free admission with º£½ÇÖ±²¥app ID.
noon-4 p.m. – South Dakota Art Museum | Free admission.
1-3 p.m. – Student Engagement Expo | University Student Union | Check out º£½ÇÖ±²¥app’s student organizations and learn how to get involved.
1-3 p.m. – Be@Briggs | Explore Hilton M. Briggs Library.
1-5 p.m. – South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum | Free admission.
3 p.m. – Greek Recruitment Kickoff | Student Union Volstorff Ballroom.
Evening – Residence Hall Floor Meetings | Get to know your community assistant and new neighbors. Information on the time and location of your floor meetings will be provided at check-in and will be included in your residence hall director welcome letter.
Monday, Aug. 25 – First Day of Classes
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Campus and Community Fall Festival | University Student Union.
5 p.m. – Meet the Greeks Block Party | Greek Village.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
7-9 p.m. – Fourth annual Opening Block Party | Jackrabbit Village Plaza | Enjoy s'mores, mocktails, games and fun music. Visit booths from each residence hall, the Residence Hall Association and Residence Hall Programming Council, and learn how to get involved!
Choose Your Own Adventure
º£½ÇÖ±²¥app and the Brookings community have many great resources for outdoor fun and entertainment. Check out these great locations and outdoor equipment rental opportunities: