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Sat 24 October

USD Fall Open House

Date & Time October 24 @ 8:30 am - 12:45 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Join us at the University of South Dakota for our Fall Open House! During your visit, you'll get an overview of admissions & scholarships, explore our academic programs and experience life as a Coyote. The day will wrap up at the iconic DakotaDome, where you'll cheer on our football team*! A complimentary continental breakfast and a variety of lunch options will be provided for all guests. The general schedule for the event is outlined below. A detailed itinerary and additional event details, including football ticket information, will be provided closer to the event date. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus! 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Check-in at the MUC & Academic Majors Fair (MUC Ballroom) 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Admissions & Academic Sessions, Campus Tours & Lunch 1:00 p.m. Kickoff at the DakotaDome - USD vs. UND*

Cost Free

Host / Organizer University of South Dakota

Location 349-499 East Cherry Street
Vermillion South Dakota 57069

Questions Undergraduate Admissions, 605-658-6200, visits@usd.edu

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Tue 27 October

Mines on the Road, Sioux Falls: Aerostar

Date & Time October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Our Mines on the Road events are a great way to learn about a potential college AND a potential employer in your area. With our Aerospace minor on the rise, we wanted to give students in the Sioux Falls area and beyond a chance to see our Aerospace minor applied in real life. Up close, personal, and so close to home! The event would go as such: -Admissions presentation with your regional counselor, Ashli -Q&A with South Dakota Mines -Presentation from Aerostar -Tour of the facility Come check out what opportunities are ahead of you!

Cost Free

Host / Organizer South Dakota Mines

Location 5900 Wireless St
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Questions Admissions, 605-394-2414, admissions@sdsmt.edu

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Wed 28 October

Frightfully Fun Science

Date & Time October 28 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Intended Audience All ages

Event Description

Included with admission! Enjoy the season of spooks and scares at the Discovery Center. Make candy catapults, explore a trick of the eyes, and back by popular demand a vat of oobleck. Stay on your toes and enjoy some frightful science for all ages.

Cost Included with admission

Host / Organizer South Dakota Discovery Center

Location 805 W Sioux Ave
Pierre South Dakota 57501

Questions 605-224-8295 info@sd-discovery.org

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Fri 30 October

Northern Bound Day: Northern State University

Date & Time October 30 @ 9:30 am - 3:10 pm

Intended Audience Juniors and Seniors in High School

Event Description

NSU’s Showcase Day Event! Here you will learn, engage and explore: - Academic Programs - Student Support Resources - Student Involvement - Campus Facilities - Financial Aid and other resources - Meet NSU Staff, Faculty and Students - and more!

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Northern State University

Location 1200 S Jay Street
Aberdeen South Dakota 57401

Questions Kennedy Lorenz, Campus Visit & Event Coordinator, 605-626-7600, kennedy.lorenz@northern.edu

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Fri 30 October

Northern Bound Day

Date & Time October 30 @ 9:30 am - 3:10 pm

Intended Audience High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Event Description

NSU’s Showcase Day Event! Here you will learn, engage and explore: Academic Programs Student Support Resources Student Involvement Campus Facilities Financial Aid and other resources Meet NSU Staff, Faculty and Students and more!

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Northern State University

Location 1200 S. Jay Street
Aberdeen South Dakota 57401

Questions Kelsey Kuo, 605-626-7600, kelsey.kuo@northern.edu

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Fri 30 October

DSU All Hallows Eve Game Faire – Computer Game Design Day

Date & Time October 30 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 am

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Calling all gamers! Ever wondered what it takes to actually create a video game—or what a career in gaming could look like? At DSU’s All Hallows Eve Game Faire, you’ll meet students and faculty, explore careers in game design, programming, storytelling, testing, and more, and get hands-on experience playing and demoing games created by DSU students. If gaming is your thing, this is your chance to see how you could turn that passion into your future!

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Dakota State University

Location 820 N Washington Ave
Madison South Dakota 57042

Questions DSU Admissions, 605-256-5139, admissions@dsu.edu

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Fri 30 October

DSU Digital Arts & Design – Program Preview Day

Date & Time October 30 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Calling all creatives! If you’re into animation, graphic design, digital media, sound, or social media, DSU’s Digital Arts & Design Preview Day is your chance to see where your creativity could take you. Get hands-on with interactive workshops and explore programs like Production Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Sound Design, and Digital Content Creation while experiencing what it’s like to create at DSU!

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Dakota State University

Location 820 N Washington Ave
Madison South Dakota 57042

Questions DSU Admissions, 605-256-5139, admissions@dsu.edu

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Fri 30 October

SDSU Honors Visit Day

Date & Time October 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students Interested in the Fishback Honors College

Event Description

The Honors Visit Day at SDSU is a program designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors who have excelled as both students and student leaders throughout high school. During the program, students and their families will have the opportunity to get to know SDSU and our Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College and find out why both might just be the perfect fit. Students eligible for Fishback Honors College must have a minimum ACT of 27 or SAT equivalent or a high school GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer SDSU Admissions Office

Location 1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings South Dakota 57007

Questions SDSU Admissions, 605-688-4121, sdsu.visit@sdstate.edu

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Tue 3 November

Lake Area Tech - Senior Tech Day

Date & Time November 3 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience Open to students in grade 12

Event Description

Get a closer look at how things actually work at Lake Area Tech. Sit in on classes, step into the labs, and talk directly with instructors and current students. It’s a chance to see the pace, the expectations, and what your day-to-day could really look like. You’ll also connect with Admissions to walk through next steps, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and everything that comes after your decision. Lunch is included, and parents or guardians are welcome to join. Students who attend will be entered to win a scholarship.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Lake Area Technical College

Location 1201 Arrow Ave. NE
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Questions 605-882-5284

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Tue 3 November

LATC Senior Tech Days

Date & Time November 3 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience Seniors in high school

Event Description

Cost Free

Location 1201 Arrow Ave
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Questions 605-882-5284

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