Meet State volunteer leading a group of new students on tour.
Meet State 2025

We are excited to welcome you to South 啵啵直播秀 State University! Jackrabbits, get ready for an action-packed Meet State 2025.

Friday, Aug. 22 鈥 New Student Move-In Day

8 a.m.-2 p.m. 鈥 New Student Move-In | Sign up for a move-in time slot in the MyState housing portal.

4 p.m. 鈥 New Jacks Class Photo | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

4 p.m. 鈥 Welcome Social for Parents and Families | Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

4:15 p.m. - Playfair | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

  • A great way to build campus unity and school spirit that is unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It鈥檚 entertainment! It鈥檚 fun! It鈥檚 the perfect way to make new campus friendships! Playfair is an energetic team-building experience that will have a long-lasting effect on those who participate.

5:30 p.m. 鈥 Welcome Picnic | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Families and friends welcome.

6 p.m. 鈥 University Convocation | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Ring in the new academic year with university leadership.

7:30 p.m. 鈥 Welcome Back Bash | University Student Union | A Student Union takeover featuring games, activities, the movie 鈥淐lueless鈥 and more! Presented by the University Program Council.

Saturday, Aug. 23 鈥 Returning Student Move-In Day

9 a.m.-1 p.m. 鈥 Returning Student Move-In

9 a.m. 鈥 Meet Your Neighbor | >Held on individual residence hall floors led by your Community Assistant.

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 鈥 Yellow, Blue and You | First Bank & Trust Arena | Important Jackrabbit knowledge, academic connections, lunch and SDSU traditions.

5-9 p.m. 鈥 Food trucks | University Student Union parking lot.

6-10 p.m. 鈥 Explore Miller Wellness Center | Check out our rock climbing walls, pickleball, glow yoga, Jacks Esports Lounge and other open recreation activities.

7-10 p.m. 鈥 Vintage Game Night | Miller Wellness Center | Jacks Esports Lounge open.

9 p.m.-midnight 鈥 Dance | Miller Wellness Center south entrance | Sponsored by H.E.R.O.H.

Sunday, Aug. 24

Morning 鈥 Choose Your Adventure | Explore our local museums, parks and gardens.

6 a.m.-11 p.m. 鈥 啵啵直播秀 Nature Park | Free admission.

9 a.m.-10 p.m. 鈥 Miller Wellness Center | Gear rentals | Small fee to rent equipment.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 鈥 McCrory Gardens | Free admission with SDSU ID.

Noon-4 p.m. 鈥 South 啵啵直播秀 Art Museum | Free admission.

1-3 p.m. 鈥 Student Engagement Expo | University Student Union | Check out SDSU鈥檚 student organizations and learn how to get involved.

1-3 p.m. 鈥 Be@Briggs | Explore Hilton M. Briggs Library.

1-5 p.m. 鈥 South 啵啵直播秀 Agricultural Heritage Museum | Free admission.

4-6 p.m. 鈥 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.

7-10 p.m. 鈥 Rabbit Reel Movie Takeover | University Student Union | Head over to the union for a movie night! Bounce between three movies: 鈥淔inal Destination,鈥 鈥淗ow to Train Your Dragon鈥 and 鈥淭hunderbolts鈥. Pizza, popcorn and prizes included!

Monday, Aug. 25 鈥 First Day of Classes

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 鈥 Campus and Community Fall Festival | University Student Union | Discover what鈥檚 around! Check out campus resources and connect with local businesses and organizations from the Brookings community.

5 p.m. 鈥 Meet the Greeks Block Party | Sylvan Green | Come meet our fraternity and sorority chapters at SDSU. Enjoy free food, activities, music and the chance to make some new friends!

Tuesday, Aug. 26

4:30 p.m. 鈥 Fraternity Recruitment kickoff | Campanile Room 169, University Student Union | Interested in learning more about fraternity life? Come meet our men鈥檚 chapters and learn how you can join. There鈥檚 SDSU ice cream too!

7-9 p.m. 鈥 Opening Block Party | Jackrabbit Village Plaza | Enjoy s鈥檓ores, mocktails, games and music. Visit booths from each residence hall, 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:

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