
Move-In Schedule
We are excited to welcome you to South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University! Jackrabbits, get ready for an action-packed Meet State 2025.
Friday, Aug. 22 – New Student Move-In Day
8 a.m.-2 p.m. – New Student Move-In | Sign up for a move-in time slot in the MyState housing portal.
4 p.m. – New Jacks class photo
5:30 p.m. – Welcome Picnic | Sylvan Green | Families and friends welcome.
6 p.m. – University Convocation | Sylvan Green | Ring in the new academic year with university leadership.
7 p.m. – Welcome Back Bash | University Student Union | University Program Council-sponsored student union takeover with games, activities and the movie.
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. – Meet Your Neighbor | Held on individual residence hall floors.
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Yellow, Blue and You | First Bank & Trust Arena | Important Jackrabbit knowledge, academic connections, lunch and SDSU traditions.
4:30-8 p.m. – Food trucks | University Student Union parking lot.
6-10 p.m. – Explore Miller Wellness Center | Check out our rock climbing walls, pickleball, Jacks Esports Lounge and other open recreation activities.
7-10 p.m. – Vintage Game Night | Miller Wellness Center | Jacks Esports Lounge open.
9 p.m.-midnight – Dance | Miller Wellness Center south entrance | Sponsored by H.E.R.O.H.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Morning – Choose Your Adventure | Explore faith-based options, local parks and gardens.
6 a.m.-11 p.m. – à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã 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 SDSU ID.
noon-4 p.m. – South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum | Free admission.
1-3 p.m. – Student Engagement Expo | University Student Union | Check out SDSU’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 à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Agricultural Heritage Museum | Free admission.
3 p.m. – Greek Recruitment Kickoff | University 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
SDSU and the Brookings community have many great resources for outdoor fun and entertainment. Check out these great locations and outdoor equipment rental opportunities: