STUDENT SCHEDULE

DAY 12:00 pm Check-in (The Union)

3:00 pm Welcome

3:45 pm Orientation Leader Session

5:00 pm Info SessionsRotate between two sessions.• Paying for College • Parking & Bookstore

6:00 pm Specialty Info SessionsChoose one of the following:• Honors College • ROTC • Teacher Education • Wellness Center • Career Services

6:30 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Jackapalooza! Get a feel for campus life.Be sure to attend for your chance to win great prizes!Comedian, DJ dance, dodgeball, big screen video games, yard games, billiards, food

DAY 27:30 am Breakfast

8:00 am Placement TestingIf applicable, see enclosed document for more info.

9:00 am A Message from the ProvostHear from the head academic administrator at SDSU.

9:30 am Academics @ SDSULearn about major requirements and other academic policies.

10:00 am Academic AdvisingStart putting together your fall schedule.

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Info SessionsChoose four of the following:• Residential Life • Jacks’ Dining • Card Services• Campus Safety • Math 095 • Campus Tours

3:00 pm Transition Break

3:15 pm RegistrationFinalize your schedule and register for fall classes.

3:30 pm Afternoon MingleCampus resource fair

At South Dakota State University we spend each summerpreparing our new freshman class to become successfulJackrabbits. You’re now a part of that class, and we can’twait to meet you and your family. This packet confirms wehave your registration information and are awaiting yourarrival on campus. If you any have questions about theseNew Student Orientation (NSO) materials or anythingelse, give us a call at 605-688-6283 or drop us an email atsdsu.orientation @sdstate.edu.

AT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION YOU WILL:

• Register for classes• Attend informational sessions• Meet academic faculty and advisors• Tour campus• Choose a meal plan• Get your student ID card• Sort out financial aid questions• Stay in residence hall• Have fun at Jackapalooza

WELCOME TO NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

LEARNING COMMUNITIESWhat is a “Learning Community,” you might ask? A Learning Community –or LC, as we call them – is a small group of students who take two tothree courses together in a semester. Most freshmen will be participatingin an LC their first semester at SDSU.

To learn more, visit www.sdstate.edu (keyword: Learning Communities).

LODGINGWe welcome all attendees – students andparents – to stay with us on campus. Ifyou’re staying with us on campus, thereare a few things you should know.• Students and family members will stay

in separate halls. • Students will room with another NSO

student attendee. • For families, we will try our best to

accommodate single occupancy lodgingfor those who are not accompanied byother family members at NSO.

• Rooms are provided with sheets, blanket, pillow, towel, and washcloth.

Below is a list of local hotels and their contact information, should you prefer tostay at a hotel.

Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . [605] 692-9566Days Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . [605] 692-9471Fairfield Inn . . . . . . . . . [605] 692-3500Hampton Inn . . . . . . . . [605] 697-5232Holiday Inn Express . . . [605] 692-9060Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . [605] 692-6920

GET TO KNOW US!We’re so excited to meet the newest addition to SDSU – that’s you! We’re veryproud of this place and we can’t wait toshow it off to you!

The family portion of the program is designed to answer the countless questions you probably have about the nextphase of your student’s life. While it’s not required, your presence at Orientation is more than welcome and we havesessions designed just for you.

FAMILY SCHEDULE

DAY 12:00 pm Check-in (The Union)

3:00 pm Welcome

3:45 pm Families in Higher EducationOverview of campus resources with Q&A.

5:00 pm Info SessionsRotate between two sessions.• Paying for College • Parking & Bookstore

6:00 pm Specialty Info SessionsChoose one of the following:• Honors College • ROTC• Teacher Education • Wellness Center• Career Services

6:30 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Family SocialSDSU ice cream social with faculty and administrators.

DAY 27:30 am Breakfast

9:00 am A Message from the ProvostHear from the head academic administrator at SDSU.

9:30 am Parents in the Hot SeatInteractive session starring Orientation Leaders.

11:00 am Meet the DeansHear from the dean of your student’s college major.

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Info SessionsChoose four of the following:• Residential Life • Jacks’ Dining • Card Services• Campus Safety • Math 095 • Campus Tours

3:00 pm Transition Break

3:15 pm Next StepsLearn about important initiatives that support your student’s success.

3:30 pm Afternoon MingleCampus resource fair.

FOR PARENTS

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTAll new, transfer and readmit students must submit medically signed proof of two (2) properly administered MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)immunizations OR immune titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, andRubella. Students born before January 1, 1957 are exempt from thisrequirement. This is a requirement for attendance at all South Dakotaregental institutions. Failure to comply will result in a hold on registrationfor any future semester.

Student Health Clinic and Counseling Services provides assistance, including any needed immunizations, to meet this requirement. The clinic is open for appointments Monday and Friday 8:30 am-noon, Tuesday andThursday 8:30 am-3:00 pm during the summer. Immunizations will be available during Orientation at the clinic located in the Wellness Center. The cost of the MMR immunizations is $62. Meningitis immunizations willalso be available at a cost of $116.

Visit the Orientation pages at orientation.sdstate.edu to find additional information about this requirement (in the Confirmation Packet link to theleft) or to print off additional immunization forms.

MODERN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TESTSModern language placement tests are available for students who have previous knowledge of a modern language (Spanish, German, or French)and plan on taking modern language courses at SDSU. The test places youin an appropriate course level. You will receive credit for the courses up tolevel 202 (101, 102, 201, and 202) after having completed a higher levelcourse with a grade of C or better.

The placement tests for Spanish, German, and French are available here:http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org/?acct=sdstate (password: jacks1).

You may take the test anytime, but we recommend that you take it beforecoming to Orientation. The test is free. Be sure to print off your test resultsand bring them with you to Orientation.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FORSPEECH 101Students with prior experience in oral interpretation, debate, theatre,or public speaking activities in organizations such as 4-H, FFCLA, orFFA, may qualify for placement in the Communication Studiescourse ---SPCM 205. Students must apply for advanced placement andwill receive credit for SPCM 101 after having completed the SPCM 205course with a grade of C or better.

CHECKLIST[ ] Review enclosed Placement Testing

info sheet[ ] Complete residence hall application at

sdstate.edu/reslife/application-form.cfm[ ] Mail my immunization info to Student

Health Clinic & Counseling Services[ ] Send official transcripts (dual credit,

college courses) and scores (ACT, SAT) to Admissions

[ ] Bring my photo ID[ ] Write down my license plate number so

I can buy a parking decal[ ] Check out the Orientation website at

orientation.sdstate.edu

IMPORTANT INFO

UNION

NSOPARKING

FROM INTERSTATE I-29• Take Exit 132 and turn west onto 6th Street (Hwy 14).• Continue west on 6th Street past five sets of stoplights.• Turn north (right) onto 13th Avenue.• Continue on 13th Avenue through the four-way stop.• Turn west (left) on 9th Street.• Turn north (right) onto Rotunda Lane. • Turn east (right) into the parking lot.• Orientation Leaders will be there to direct you the rest of the way.

FROM HIGHWAY 14 BYPASS• Follow the Highway 14 Bypass (18th Street) to Medary Avenue.• Turn south onto Medary Avenue.• Travel on Medary Avenue to 8th Street.• Turn east (left) onto 8th Street for three blocks to 13th Avenue.• Turn north (left) onto 13th Avenue.• Turn west (left) on 9th Street.• Turn north (right) onto Rotunda Lane. • Turn east (right) into the parking lot.• Orientation Leaders will be there to direct you the rest of the way.

OR005 5/12

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS