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Welcome, New Students!

Yellow, Blue & You is all about helping you kickstart college right! This is a key time to build good habits, make friends and feel at home on campus. Students who jump in early — both in class and out — tend to thrive.

Upcoming Events

Every event on the calendar is here to help you find your place and have fun doing it!

Oct
09
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., University Student Union
Oct
09
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Oct
10
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., University Student Union
Oct
10
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., University Student Union
The hypnotist would begin at 8:00 p.m., followed by the comedian at 9:30 p.m.
Oct
11
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., University Student Union
Mark Your Calendars

The next six weeks include of flurry of fun and exciting events that will help you build the skills and make connections as part of the Jackrabbits family.

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Settling In, Finding Your Fit Week
Sept. 14-20

Event Highlights

  • All week – Sorority recruitment tabling
  • Monday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. – University Student Union | Hobo Day and Campanile Room: Sorority recruitment
  • Monday, Sept. 15-Wednesday, Sept. 17 – University Student Union: Poster invasion
  • Friday, Sept. 19 – First round of sorority recruitment
  • Saturday, Sept. 20 – Rounds 2 and 3 of sorority recruitment
  • And more!
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Be Well All Around Week
Sept. 21-27

Event Highlights

  • All week: Hazing Prevention Week activities: Main Street Union
  • Monday, Sept. 22, 4:15 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center Studio B: Cycle and Praise
  • Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Miller Wellness Center classroom: QPR Training
  • Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. – Tate McRae Sing-Along Spin – Miller Wellness Center
  • Sept. 23-25: Times/location TBD: Undergrad Research Opportunity Showcase
  • Wednesday Sept. 24, 6 p.m. – Taylor Swift Eras Mat Pilates – Miller Wellness Center
  • Thursday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center: Open house with relaxation kits
  • Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:15 p.m. – Rhianna Sing-Along Spin – Miller Wellness Center
  • Friday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center: The Welly Sunset Social. Outdoor games, bags, spikeball, slacklines, crossnet, bocce ball, esports, Trivia Night with mocktails
  • Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. – Miller Wellness Center: Game Day Spin Class
  • And more!
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Traditions, Spirit, Community Week
Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Event Highlights

  • Thursday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m. – University Student Union: Hobo Gear Prep Night and Hobo Week-themed activities. Bringing awareness to Hobo Week
  • Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. – Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: Beers Aren’t Bad – alcohol awareness speaker
  • Saturday, Oct. 4, a.m. departure – Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip
  • And more!
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.