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For course placement and registration, campus adjustment support, Banner Student/Self-Support training:

• First Stop provides links and videos with information for all current students regarding registration and planning, grades and transcripts, student success, campus resources and financial support.
• Academic advising for online students varies by department and major. See Continuing and Distance Education.
• First-year students in a program other than the two-year ag science program, prenursing, biology preprofessional and prepharmacy will be advised in the First Year Advising Center.

Academics is a one-stop shop for information on majors, minors and certificates you can earn. Once you've chosen a major, there is a college and department contact and course information for your major, plus links to other academic resources.

For a desire to experience campus culture or connect with students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, visit the American Indian Student Center.

Provides academic planning and registration support for student-athletes in all academic majors. Also addresses any student eligibility questions.

• Kendra Eichten, academic advisor for equestrian, soccer, softball, swimming and diving and volleyball, 605-688-4927
• Liz Pierre, academic advisor for baseball, cross country, golf, track and field, women's basketball and wrestling, 605-688-5898
• Jennie Sell, associate athletic director-academics, advisor for men's basketball and football, 605-688-4094

For any information you need on books or supplies for class, check out .

The SDSU campus map is interactive. For the handheld version, you can download the SDState Mobile App. The mobile app also provides links to popular campus tools.

To purchase a parking permit, pay parking citations or for parking regulations/maps, visit Parking Services.

Email: SDSU Parking
Phone: 605-688-PARK (7275)

Contact for trouble with access to a building, vending machine issues, laundry payment issues or printing issues. Also, for adding Hobo Dough, questions on eAccounts or mobile ID cards, or reserving MyJacks Card reader for an event, see Card Services.

• Visit the office: University Student Union, Room 140
• Call: 605-688-MYID (6943)
• Email: SDSU Card Office
• Website: My Jacks Card

To explore major and career options, internship and job search information, resume review and practice interviews, contact the Office of Career Development.

The Office of Career Development specializes in employment and internship opportunities while in school and after graduation. Join — it connects talent and opportunities!

Visit the office in the University Student Union, Suite 136, or call 605-688-4425.

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For bill payment, understanding of student fees or setting up a payment plan, contact the SDSU Cashier's Office. Email their office at Student Bills, or call 605-688-6116.

A college dean's office administers a student's major or courses required for graduation. See the list of academic colleges and departments from the .

• College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
  • Start with the Academic Programs Office, Berg Agricultural Hall, 162, 605-688-5133.
  • Joseph Cassady, South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Corn Endowed Dean, Berg Agricultural Hall 157, 605-688-4148.
• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Start with the academic advisor and/or department office for major.
  • Jessica Lewis, advising and recruitment coordinator, reviews petitions and other documents for the dean's office, Lincoln Hall 123, 605-688-4723.
• College of Education and Human Sciences
  • Start with academic advisor.
  • Dean Evan Ortlieb reviews petitions and other documents for the dean's office, Wagner Hall 249, 605-688-6181.
• College of Natural Sciences
  • Start with academic advisor and/or department office for major.
  • Greg Heiberger, associate dean for academic and student services, reviews petitions and other documents by appointment.
    • Schedule appointments through Avera Health and Science Center 131, 605-688-4420.
• College of Nursing
  • Maria Lohsandt, director of nursing student services, Wagner Hall 335, 605-688-4106.
• College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
  • James Clem, associate dean for student services, Avera Health and Science Center 133A, 605-688-6197.
• Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
  • Suzette Burckhard, assistant dean for academic programs, Crothers Engineering Hall 201, 605-688-4161.
• Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College
  • Noah Roerig, honors advisor, Honors Hall 119, 605-688-5186.

Visit the Support Desk for questions about wireless internet access, difficulty setting up student email accounts or MyState, or problems with computers or connectivity.

The Support Desk staff is located in Morrill Hall, Room 131. You can also email Support Desk, or call 605-688-6776.

For assistance with registering for distance courses and resources to support distance student success, call 605-688-4154 or go to Continuing and Distance Education.

If you are having issues with adjustment/transition, relationship concerns, alcohol/chemical dependency, stress management or anxiety/depression/trauma, contact Student Counseling Services. Reach out by email, Student Health Clinic, or phone, 605-688-4157. For appointments, call 605-688-6146.

For urgent after-hours mental health needs, these contacts may help you:

Brookings contacts:

• University Police Department: 605-688-5117
• UPD from campus phone: 111
  • UPD can reach an on-call counselor after hours during the academic year.
• Brookings Police Department: 605-692-2113
• Brookings County Sheriff's Department: 605-696-8300
• Brookings Health System (hospital): 605-696-9000
• East Central Mental Health Center: 605-697-2850

Sioux Falls contacts:

• Avera Behavioral Confidential Assessment Line
  • 800-691-4336 or 605-322-4065

National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-784-2433 (suicide)
1-800-273-8255 (talk)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889

Please contact with questions or issues.

View a list of organizations from . Find opportunities for social activities focused on academic majors, plus career and professional networking.

If you are a current or incoming SDSU student who has an identified disability, please reach out to the Office of Disability Services to discuss accommodation requests. This can be done by visiting the office in Room 271 of the University Student Union, by calling 605-688-5585 or by emailing SDSU Disability Services.

You can learn more from International Affairs about travel and learning overseas and understanding and appreciating different cultures. The international/study abroad coordinator is located in Hilton M. Briggs Library, phone: 605-688-4122.

For assistance with financial aid questions and forms, to determine how credit load affects financial aid, or work-study eligibility.

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is housed in the Enrollment Services Center. Call 605-688-4695 or email Financial Aid.

• Payment plans

Jack's Cupboard offers students free food if they are struggling to pay for food on their own. Donations are proudly provided by SDState students, faculty and staff.

Visit Jack's Cupboard, located on the southeast side of Ben Reifel Hall with free 20-minute parking spaces available. Open Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m.

Fraternity and Sorority Life at SDSU allows you to make social connections, join in campus and community service projects.

To contact the Fraternity and Sorority Life advisor, visit University Student Union, Room 140, or call 605-688-4525.

Contact Residential Life for residence hall policies, roommate problems, information about services/campus resources,and student success programming. Residential Life can also help finding off-campus housing.

The Residential Life main offices are located in Caldwell Hall, Room 167, or call 605-688-5148.

The SDSU Office of International Affairs is a comprehensive home for international student and scholar services, international undergraduate admission, study abroad planning and community connections program.

The Office of International Affairs Student and Scholars Services provides international student orientation, interpreting immigration regulations, advising, issuing official documents and maintaining records for international students attending SDSU.

Located in Hilton M. Briggs Library, Suite 119, phone: 605-688-4122, email: International Students.

To get involved on campus or participate in wellness activities, contact the Miller Wellness Center Recreation Programs. Call 605-697-9355 or email Miller Wellness Center.

View a list of Departmental, Cultural and Greek Life organizations from the . Find opportunities for social activities focused on academic majors, plus, career and professional networking.

Legal Aid, sponsored by the Students' Association, is a free service regarding legal issues or assistance with interpretation of leases.

Located in the University Student Union, Room 128, or call 605-688-5181.

Visit Hilton M. Briggs Library for research assistance, online and print resources, help with citing resources, individual study space as well as study space for groups, public computers, laptop checkout, printers, scanner, university archives/history and government information.

Email: blref@sdstate.edu. Phone: 605-688-5107. Library Services Desk located by main entrance.

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A mathematics department resource to help you with math concepts, homework and test preparation. The Math Help Center is located in Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall, Room 292. Call 605-688-6196 with questions.

If you are enrolled in any level of Spanish, German and French, you can practice your conversation skills and/or seek help for homework doubts and difficulties in round table sessions. The Modern Language Round Table is located in Lincoln Hall. Call 605-688-5101 with questions.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility has a wide variety of supports and programs available to all SDSU students. The office is housed within the Multicultural Center, located in Room 271 of the University Student Union. Its resources include two student success advisors, accommodation services for students with identified disabilities, the National Student Exchange Program, as well as events put on by both the office and the four student organizations housed within the Multicultural Center.

is the student portal, which provides you access to Self Service access for registration, financial aid, student bill and Jacks email.

It is also the place for students to communicate with faculty, advisers and SDState staff as well as find campus news, events and messages.

Opportunities include vocal and instrumental music for credit or co-curricular activity and The Pride of the à£à£Ö±²¥Ðãs Marching Band.

Call the Performing Arts Center at 605-688-5187, or contact the music department within the School of Performing Arts.

The National Student Exchange allows you to take new courses, see new places, make new friends and enroll in academic options that may not be available at SDSU. Study for a single term or an academic year at one of the nearly 200 National Student Exchange member colleges and universities located throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

To learn more about the program, and what schools participate, visit the . To speak to the National Student Exchange coordinator for SDSU, Marj Collins, please visit her office in Room 271 of the University Student Union, call 605-688-5585, or email her at Marjoanne Collins.

For assistance with registering for distance courses and resources to support distance student success, call 605-688-4154, go to Continuing and Distance Education or email distance@sdstate.edu.

The Opportunity Center embraces SDSU’s land-grant mission by supporting educational access for all students. We strive to facilitate student experiences and connections to help you achieve your academic and personal goals.

Contact the Coordinator for Student Success and Opportunity by calling 605-688-4153. You can also check out the Student Success NETwork partners from the Opportunity Center.

For transcript requests, petition forms or registration problem resolution.

Contact the Enrollment Services Center, call 605-688-6195, ext. 3, or email sdsu.registrar@sdstate.edu.

For all of your questions regarding to living on campus, in the Southeast University Neighborhood or University Apartments, visit Residential Life. You can also call 605-688-5148, or visit the main office in Caldwell Hall.

For emergency situations, safety escort or stolen property concerns.

University Police Department

• Phone: 605-688-5117
• Location: 1405 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings (East of Dykhouse Stadium)
• Additional Community Resources

Brookings Police Department: 605-692-2113

Emergency: 911

With questions regarding the Jackrabbit Guarantee, South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Opportunity Scholarship or SDSU scholarship information, visit University Scholarships. The university scholarships coordinator is located in the Enrollment Services Center, call 605-688-5203, or email Amanda Stirling.

If you are enrolled in CMST 101, the Speech Center offers an opportunity for you to practice your speech and receive feedback. Located in Pugsley Center, Room 305. Call 605-688-6131, or to schedule an appointment, visit .

For your primary care, reproductive health, adult immunizations and nutrition counseling, visit the Student Health Clinic. Check out other services available in the Miller Wellness Center.

Student Health and Counseling, phone: 605-688-4157, or email: sdsu.shc@sdstate.edu.

Brookings hospital: 605-696-9000
Avera Medical Group: 605-697-9500
Sanford Health Clinic Brookings: 605-697-1900

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The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center provides advising for first-year and deciding students, tutoring, academic support and study skills assistance.

Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center features:

• Academic Success and Recovery Program
  • Phone: 605-688-4153
  • sdsu.academicsuccess@sdstate.edu
• First Year Advising Center:
  • Phone: 605-688-4155
  • sdsu.advisingcenter@sdstate.edu
• Wintrode Tutoring Program
  • Includes Supplemental Instruction Program
  • Phone: 605-688-4155
  • sdsu.tutoring@sdstate.edu
  • Visit the Study Hub site, which provides learning strategies and a list of all tutoring and supplemental instruction resources by subject.

For success strategies and academic supports available for you, check out Study Hub!

Supplemental Instruction is a feature of the Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center. Supplemental Instruction is series of weekly review sessions for historically difficult courses for students who wish to improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades.

• Phone: 605-688-4155
• SDSU Tutoring
• Visit the Study Hub, which provides learning strategies and a list of all tutoring (provided by the Wintrode Tutoring Program) and Supplemental Instruction resources by subject.

This is a list of technology platforms to get you started as a Jackrabbit!

• Jacks email (if you haven't already, )
• (Self Service, ConnectState, attendance confirmation, class schedule, more)
• SDState mobile app
• Please note that course content won't be available until the start of the semester.

The staff of the Testing Center can assist you with the following testing options:

• Praxis Exam
• Credit for Prior Learning
  • Advanced Placement
  • College Level Examination Program exam
  • Challenge by Examination
  • Challenge by Portfolio
  • Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
• Proctoring Services
• National Entrance Exams
• Placement Exams
  • English Placement
  • Mathematics Placement
  • Reading Placement
  • High School Dual Credit
  • ACCUPLACER exam (former exam used was COMPASS testing).
• Modern Language Placement

Contact the Testing Center staff at 605-688-6460 or email their office at SDSU Testing Center.

To help you determine which courses you might complete at another college which will apply toward credits at SDState and to help you plan summer courses at colleges near home.

Check out the Transfer Credit Evaluator or fill out a Transfer Preevaluation Form to to get a clear picture of your transfer credits.

Located in the Enrollment Services Center, you can email the Transfer Services Coordinator, or call 605-688-4067.

Transportation services for the Brookings/SDState community:

• Rabbit Ride, available Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
• , phone: 605-692-2222.

To support students with comprehensive academic difficulties, difficulty with transition to college, peer mentoring services, personalized assistance and referrals. Must be first generation, low income or have a documented disability.

TRIO Programs staff are located in Larson Commons, Room 104. Phone: 605-688-6653.

To improve understanding of course material or learn more effective study strategies. Tutoring support for select SDSU courses which can be found at Wintrode Tutoring Program.

The Study Hub site provides learning strategies and a list of all tutoring and Supplemental Instruction resources by subject.

Located in the Wintrode Student Success Center. Phone: 605-688-4155 or email: SDSU Tutoring.

Policy and administrative concerns for veterans, financial support information and available resources.

Find the Veterans Affairs Resource Center in Brown Hall, Room 134. Their entrance is on the north side of Brown Hall, call 605-688-4700 or email Veteran's Affairs.

For assistance with developing writing skills or questions about developing or improving any writing project.

The Writing Center is located in the Hilton M. Briggs Library, Room 103. Phone: 605-688-4700.