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Congratulations
You’re Admitted and Ready to Enroll!
Can four years really change your life? Absolutely! But first things first: New Student Orientation (NSO) for Fall 2021. Don't wait to register - available dates are filling up fast! Click the link below for more information.
With more than 200 potential majors and an 18.5-to-1 average student to faculty ratio, you'll get plenty of guidance and assistance at South Dakota State University. Bring your big goals - and prepare for even bigger opportunity! Brookings is where hard work becomes your life's work. When you become a Jackrabbit, world-class academics open big-time doors.
Here are your next steps:

By choosing SDSU, you've opened yourself up to endless opportunities. And it all starts here.
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Invest in yourself.
- At SDSU, you'll prepare for a long-term career you love.
- You'll earn nearly $15K more per year with a bachelor's degree.
- You'll protect your potential during economic downturns.
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The Jackrabbit Spirit
You’ll be challenged here. You’ll be supported here. And you’ll go farther once you leave here, because you chose to start here. Discover the difference at SDSU.








Welcome to your next home.
Brookings in one of the Top 10 College Towns in America according to Schools.com Great coffee shops. Amazing restaurants. A quaint downtown. And countless career opportunities from well-known companies who call this place home.

Show your Jackrabbit pride.
Celebrate your "Admitted" status with new gear and clothing from jackrabbit Central! It's a lifestyle.
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Bring Your Whole Self and Don’t Hold Back
#IAMAJACKRABBIT
Did we mention how much fun you’ll have at SDSU? Whether you’re living it or posting about it, the #IAMAJACKRABBIT lifestyle stands out from the rest. Don’t forget to tag your pics, too!