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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!
Aug
28
Sep
03
11:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.,
University Student Union
Interested in joining a Sorority or Fraternity? Come check us out at the All-Greek Involvement Fair, learn about which chapters are best for you!
Sep
03
2:30 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.,
University Student Union
Interested in joining AXiD or ChiO register for recruitment and find your home away from home!
Sep
03
Sep
04
11:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.,
University Student Union
Interested in joining AXiD or ChiO register for recruitment and find your home away from home!
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 Jackrabbit family.
Connections Week
August 31-September 6
Event Highlights
- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m. – Volstorff Ballroom: Part-time job fair
- Thursday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. – Office of Career Development open house
- Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m. – Student Union: UPC Sanderson Gardens trip.
- and more!
Resources and Tools for Success Week
September 7-13
Event Highlights
- Monday, Sept. 8, 12 p.m. – Wagner Hall East Green: Wintrode Kick-Off Ice Cream Social
- Monday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. – University Student Union | Campanile Room and Hobo Day Gallery: DIY Dorm Decor
- Wednesday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m. – Rotunda C: Syllabus Extravaganza Workshop
- Thursday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. – Sylvan Green: Jacks Hammock Hangout
- Thursday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. – Volstorff Ballroom: Academic Student Success Fair
- and more!
Settling In, Finding Your Fit Week
September 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!
Be Well All Around Week
September 21-27
Event Highlights
- All week: Hazing Prevention Week activities: Main Street Union
- Sunday, Sept. 21, time TBD – Miller Wellness Center Studio B: Cycle and Praise
- Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Miller Wellness Center classroom: QPR Training
- Sept 23, 24, 25: Times/location TBD: Undergrad Research Opportunity Showcase.
- Thursday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center: Open house with relaxation kits
- 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!
Traditions, Spirit, Community Week
September 28-October 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!
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.