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Oct
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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16
Minnesota Visit Days Fall 2025
9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us on Oct. 16 or 17, 2025 We’re holding special Jackrabbit Preview programs just for Minnesota students during the Minnesota Education Professional Conference break Thursday, Oct. 16, and…
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17
Minnesota Visit Days Fall 2025
9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us on Oct. 16 or 17, 2025 We’re holding special Jackrabbit Preview programs just for Minnesota students during the Minnesota Education Professional Conference break Thursday, Oct. 16, and…
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Oct
18
Yellow and Blue Discovery Day
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., University Student Union
Yellow and Blue Discovery Day is a free Saturday event designed to give students a closer look at an academic program they are interested in while learning more about South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State. This program…
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24
Honors Visit Day
9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., University Student Union
The Honors College Visit Day at SDSU is a program designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors who have excelled as both students and student leaders throughout high school. During the…
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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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Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.