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New Jacks

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We're so happy you're joining our ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Community. We're here to help you learn about resources, connect with fellow ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøs and prepare for academic success.

Two students hugging each other at the Playfair event during Meet State 2025.
It's Time to Meet State!

New ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøs move in Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Whether you're checking off your to-do list or joining in the fun, your first weekend at SDSU has everything you need to get settled, find your way and start feeling at home.
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Yellow, Blue and You

It's all about your first weeks as a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.

The start of the semester is the perfect time to meet friends, build good habits, discover campus resources and start your SDSU experience with confidence.
Driving Directions

To make your move go smoothly, we have driving directions and detailed traffic routes to each residence hall. The Meet State team will be ready and waiting to help you move in, as well as to answer any of your questions.

You’ll know us by our yellow Meet State T-shirts.

Abbott Hall
Ben Reifel Hall
Binnewies Hall
Brown Hall
Caldwell Hall
Hansen Hall
Honors Hall
Hyde Hall
Mathews Hall
Meadows North/South
Pierson Hall
Schultz Hall
Spencer Hall
Thorne Hall
Waneta Hall
Young Hall
More Information
open textbook

All textbooks go out through our new book fulfillment center. All book orders can be placed online.
Student pushing cart with belongings on Move-In Day

Here's a list of what we provide, what you can bring and what to leave at home.
Graduation attendee getting ticket scanned

Some key campus offices and services will be available during move-in weekend (Aug. 21-23).
Upcoming Events
Sep
16
Engineering Career Fair
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
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Sep
17
Engineering Career Fair
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
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Sep
18
Engineering Career Fair Interviews
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
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Sep
21
University Program Council (UPC) - Poster Invasion
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Sep
22
University Program Council (UPC) - Poster Invasion
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Students in yellow T-shirts carry other students' belongings into a residence hall on the South Dakota State University campus.
Move-in weekend 2026 starts Friday at SDSU
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