Five students taking a selfie together in a courtyard near the residence hall

Yellow, Blue & You

Yellow, Blue & You is all about helping you kick-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.

Yellow Blue and You group photo
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Welcome Home, Jacks!
Aug. 21-23

Event Highlights

  • Friday, Aug. 21, 5 p.m. – Green north of University Student Union | Welcome Back Picnic/Social and Campus/Community Fall Festival
  • Friday, Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m. – University Student Union | Ice Cream Social/Welcome Back Bash
  • Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Playfair/Photo (attendance is expected)
  • Saturday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. – First Bank & Trust Arena | Yellow Blue & You. Events will take place until 4 p.m. (attendance is expected)
  • Saturday, Aug. 22, 5-9 p.m. – Miller Wellness Center | Welly Sunset Social
  • Sunday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m. - Your residence hall | Meet your Neighbor (attendance is expected)
  • Sunday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m. - Sylvan Green | Convocation (attendance is expected)
  • Sunday, Aug. 23, 3-5 p.m. - Locations vary by college | Academic College Welcome Event (attendance is expected)
    • Hilton M. Briggs Library | Be@Briggs
    • Miller Wellness Center | Open House
  • And more!
Downtown at Sundown
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Exploring New Opportunities Week
Aug. 24-30

Event Highlights

  • 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
Recruitment Counselors walking in Dakota Nature Park.
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Settling In, Finding Your Fit Week
Aug. 31- Sept. 6

Event Highlights

  • Monday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m. – Sylvan Green | Fraternity and Sorority Life Block Party
  • Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. – University Student Union | Part time job fair
  • And more!
Ice Cream Social
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Settling In, Finding Your Fit Week
Sept. 7-13

Event Highlights

  • Tuesday, Sept. 8, 12-1:30 p.m. – University Student Union | Wintrode Ice Cream Social and Kickoff
  • 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
  • And more!
Students playing cornhole
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Settling In, Finding Your Fit Week
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
  • And more!
wellness center
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Be Well All Around Week
Sept. 21-27

Event Highlights

  • All week - National Hazing Prevention week
  • Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. – University Student Union Market | One Month Club
  • And more!
A student driving the Bummobile and waving in the parade
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Traditions, Spirit, Community Week
Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Event Highlights

  • Thursday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m. – University Student Union: Hobo Gear Prep Night and Hobo Week-themed activities. Bringing awareness to Hobo Week
  • Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. – Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center: Beers Aren’t Bad – alcohol awareness speaker
  • Saturday, Oct. 4, a.m. departure – Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip
  • And more!
Contact Us
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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.