Yellow, Blue & You
Yellow, Blue & You is all about helping you start 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.
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 Jackrabbits family.
Welcome Home, Jacks!
Aug. 21-23
Event Highlights
- Friday, Aug. 21, 5 p.m. – Green north of University Student Union | Welcome Back Picnic and Social
- Friday, Aug. 21, 6:30-10 p.m. – University Student Union | Ice Cream Social and Welcome Back Bash
- *Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Playfair and Photo
- *Saturday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. – First Bank & Trust Arena | Yellow Blue & You
Events will take place until 4 p.m. - Saturday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. – Miller Wellness Center Green | Welly Sunset Social – Food Trucks, Games, Dance!
- *Sunday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m. – Your residence hall | Meet Your Neighbor
- *Sunday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m. – Sylvan Green | Convocation
- *Sunday, Aug. 23, 3-5 p.m. – Locations vary by college | Academic College Welcome Events
- Hilton M. Briggs Library | Be@Briggs
- Miller Wellness Center | Open House
- And more!
*Attendance is expected.
Exploring New Opportunities
Aug. 24-30
Event Highlights
- Monday, Aug. 24, 11-1 p.m. – University Student Union | Campus Community Fall Festival
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m. – Jackrabbit Village Courtyard | Housing Block Party
- Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m. – Green north of University Student Union | Student Engagement Expo
- Thursday, Aug. 27, 5:30-9 p.m. – Downtown Brookings | SDSU Downtown @ Sundown
- Thursday, Aug. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. – University Student Union | UPC's DIY Dorm Decor
Settling In, Finding Your Fit
Aug. 31- Sept. 6
Event Highlights
- Monday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m. – Sylvan Green | Fraternity and Sorority Life Block Party
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. – Sylvan Green | UPC's Cinema on the Sylvan
- Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – University Student Union | Part-time job fair
- And more!
Thriving Academically
Sept. 7-13
Event Highlights
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, noon-1:30 p.m. – University Student Union | Wintrode Ice Cream Social and Kickoff
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 – locations around campus | UPC's Concrete Canvas
- watch for updates on location closer to the event!
- Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4-6:30 p.m. – Bailey Rotunda F | Syllabus Extravaganza
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. – University Student Union | Academic Success Fair
- Thursday, Sept. 10 – Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center | UPC's Jacks Got Talent Auditions
- And more!
Your campus, your community
Sept. 14-20
Event Highlights
- Monday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. – University Student Union | Sorority Recruitment Information Night
- Monday, Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. – University Student Union | The Humanity Launch
- Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Jackrabbit Green | Student Engagement Center Fall Festival
- Friday, Sept. 18, noon-5 p.m. – University Student Union | UPC's trip to Thunder Road in Sioux Falls
- And more!
Lead with respect
Sept. 21-27
Event Highlights
- All week – National Hazing Prevention week
- Monday, Sept. 21-Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – University Student Union | UPC's Poster Invasion
- Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. – University Student Union Market | One Month Club
- Saturday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. – Jackrabbit Tailgate Area | UPC's student tailgate
- And more!
Making Memories
Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Event Highlights
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. – University Student Union, Volstorff Ballroom
- Come with your friends to engage in the game show Campus Feud, modeled after "Family Feud."
- And more!
Explore the Brookings Community
SDSU and the Brookings community have many great resources for outdoor fun and entertainment. Check out these great locations and outdoor equipment rental opportunities.
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.