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Student Life

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It's that perfect medium of a large campus university feel, but with a tight knit community. That's what really drew me in.
Raena Visness, Public Relations
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240+ Student Organizations
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Division 1 Athletics
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20 Dining Options
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SDSU's Living Room
Student Union

The dynamic hub of the SDSU campus providing multiple student services all in one convenient location.

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A City That Delivers
Brookings Community

Located in eastern South Dakota along Interstate 29, is a town of about 23,000. Less than an hour from the state’s largest city of Sioux Falls, our safe, family-friendly community thrives on offering big-city amenities while maintaining its small-town feel. Residents enjoy clean and well-maintained roads and city parks, a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants, a short commute time within the city and plentiful career opportunities in a growing job market.

The dynamic between Brookings and the university creates a mutually beneficial relationship complemented by the energy of students and campus programming – athletics, arts and more – and the student-friendly, off-campus opportunities for entertainment, employment and service.

Student Life
We want our students to succeed in and beyond the classroom. To accomplish this we offer a wide array of activities and services designed to assist students at all levels of their college experience. Make the most of your time here and be sure you check out all the services available at your fingertips.
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