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Fri 27 March

Jackrabbit Preview

Date & Time March 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who are considering us, too. You’ll learn about academic programs, student activities, financial aid, housing and other aspects of college life at State. The program also includes a campus tour as well as academic appointments with department representatives from your chosen field(s) of study. Family members are also welcome! Our space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Jackrabbit Preview Schedule: 9-9:15 a.m. Check-in, refreshments and mingle 9:15-9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:30-10:45 a.m. Student admissions session Family admissions session 11 a.m.-noon Academic appointment noon-4 p.m. Lunch Campus and residence hall tours Additional academic appointments

Cost Free

Location 1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings South Dakota 57006

Host / Organizer SDSU Admissions Office

Questions Lexi Holen, 605-688-4121, sdsu.visit@sdstate.edu

Mon 30 March

DSU's All Fools Day Game Faire - Computer Game Design Preview Day

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

Intended Audience High School Student

Event Description

WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A GAMER? Interested to know the behind the scenes work that goes into game development? Ever consider working in the gaming industry as a designer, programmer, storyteller, or beta tester? Checking out DSU’s All Hallows Eve Game Faire might just be the thing for you! Visitors not only get to interact with faculty and students, but they will get a hands-on experience and demo our very own students’ games.

Cost Free

Location 820 N Washington Ave
Madison South Dakota 57042

Host / Organizer Dakota State University

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

Wed 1 April

LATC Junior Tech Day

Date & Time April 1 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Juniors

Event Description

Junior Tech Day is a fun-filled, information-packed day that will help high school juniors jump-start their decision process and provide direction for their future. Students find out what a day in the life of a Lake Area Tech student is like by meeting instructors and current students, working in the labs, doing hands-on activities, and meeting new friends. Career exploration is the focus. Visitors then eat a free lunch and absorb some basic information on the admissions process, applying for financial aid and scholarships, locating housing, and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

Cost Free

Location 1201 Arrow Ave NE
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Host / Organizer Lake Area Technical College

Questions (605)-882-5284

Mon 6 April

TK Discovery Days for Juniors

Date & Time April 6 - April 10

Intended Audience High School Juniors

Event Description

Lake Area Technical College and the TechKnowledge Program are proud to announce 2026 TK Discovery Day for High School Senior, Juniors, and Sophomores interested in learning more about attending the TechKnowledge Program at LATC to become a John Deere Diesel Technician for Kibble Equipment. You’ll be in the classroom learning theory with the TK Instructors and then in the shop with the current TK Students as they work on Job Sheets. You will be paired up with a student for the morning classes and then have an opportunity to meet with the LATC Admission Team to learn more about LATC.

Cost Free

Location 1201 Arrow Ave NE
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Host / Organizer Kibble Equipment & Lake Area Technical College

Questions careers@kibbleq.com

Fri 10 April

Jackrabbit Preview

Date & Time April 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who are considering us, too.

You’ll learn about academic programs, student activities, financial aid, housing and other aspects of college life at State. The program also includes a campus tour as well as academic appointments with department representatives from your chosen field(s) of study.

Family members are also welcome! Our space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

Jackrabbit Preview Schedule:
9-9:15 a.m.
Check-in, refreshments and mingle

9:15-9:30 a.m.
Welcome

9:30-10:45 a.m.
Student admissions session
Family admissions session

11 a.m.-noon
Academic appointment

noon-4 p.m.
Lunch
Campus and residence hall tours
Additional academic appointments

Cost Free

Location 1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings South Dakota 57006

Host / Organizer SDSU Admissions Office

Questions Lexi Holen, 605-688-4121, sdsu.visit@sdstate.edu

Sat 11 April

WDTC College Visit Day

Date & Time April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intended Audience Prospective College Students

Event Description

Visit the Western Dakota Technical College campus in Rapid City to see what our college is all about. Meet faculty, tour campus and see our state-of-the-art learning labs.

Cost Free

Location 800 Mickelson Drive
Rapid City South Dakota 57703

Host / Organizer Western Dakota Technical College

Questions Western Dakota Technical College, Admissions, admissions@wdt.edu

Wed 15 April

LATC Junior Tech Day

Date & Time April 15 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Juniors

Event Description

Junior Tech Day is a fun-filled, information-packed day that will help high school juniors jump-start their decision process and provide direction for their future. Students find out what a day in the life of a Lake Area Tech student is like by meeting instructors and current students, working in the labs, doing hands-on activities, and meeting new friends. Career exploration is the focus. Visitors then eat a free lunch and absorb some basic information on the admissions process, applying for financial aid and scholarships, locating housing, and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

Cost Free

Location 1201 Arrow Ave NE
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Host / Organizer Lake Area Technical College

Questions (605)882-5284

Fri 17 April

Jackrabbit Preview

Date & Time April 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Our Friday Jackrabbit Previews are group programs designed for high school students and their families to explore SDSU and to meet other students who are considering us, too. You’ll learn about academic programs, student activities, financial aid, housing and other aspects of college life at State. The program also includes a campus tour as well as academic appointments with department representatives from your chosen field(s) of study. Family members are also welcome! Our space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Jackrabbit Preview Schedule: 9-9:15 a.m. Check-in, refreshments and mingle 9:15-9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:30-10:45 a.m. Student admissions session Family admissions session 11 a.m.-noon Academic appointment noon-4 p.m. Lunch Campus and residence hall tours Additional academic appointments

Cost Free

Location 1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings South Dakota 57006

Host / Organizer SDSU Admissions Office

Questions Lexi Holen, 605-688-4121, sdsu.visit@sdstate.edu

Sat 18 April

SDM Go to Mines

Date & Time April 18 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Intended Audience High School students and their families

Event Description

Visit the South Dakota Mines campus to meet with admissions, faculty, staff, current students, explore majors, and tour the campus.

Cost Free

Location 501 East Saint Joseph St
Rapid City South Dakota 57701

Host / Organizer South Dakota Mines

Questions Admissions Office 605-394-2414 gotomines@sdsmt.edu

Sat 18 April

Yellow & Blue Discovery Day

Date & Time April 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Yellow and Blue Discovery Day is a free Saturday event designed to give students a closer look at an academic program they are interested in while learning more about South Dakota State. This program is ideal for high school juniors exploring their academic options and seniors finalizing their college plans. We are hosting two Yellow and Blue events this spring, each focusing on different academic colleges at SDSU. Not sure what college an academic program falls under? Look for your academic program of interest in the drop-down menu after selecting one of our two program dates below, check out our colleges' departments and schools, or visit our find majors and careers page. Your Discovery Day Schedule 8:45-9 a.m. Check in 9-9:45 a.m. General Session: Discover SDSU Learn more about becoming a Jackrabbit, our application process, paying for college, living on campus, involvement opportunities and more. 10-11:30 a.m. Academic Experiences Go in depth with department faculty as they show you academic facilities, classrooms, labs or projects specific to their areas. Each experience will vary based on the major. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Campus Tours Explore SDSU's campus and visit a residence hall with one of our current student ambassadors. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)

Cost Free

Location 1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings South Dakota 57007

Host / Organizer SDSU Admissions Office

Questions Lexi Holen, 605-688-4121

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