Welcome to MyState

Jacks the Jackrabbit carrying books and wearing a bookbag
Welcome to SDSU's MyState Student Portal

MyState is the center of electronic life for Jackrabbits. When you sign in, you'll see Jackrabbit events, how to apply for housing and parking, and your very own customizable dashboard. But that's just the beginning. You'll also see YOUR unique class schedule and required textbooks, as well as YOUR scholarships. Need help finding those classes? No problem! Check out the Maps & Parking Info [below].
MyState is nearly perfect, but if you find a glitch, submit a support ticket or call the Support Call Center at (605) 688-6776.

Maps & Parking Info

Visitors to campus

Please request a visitor's parking pass from one of the following places:
  • Parking Services (University Student Union Room 140)
  • University Police Department (1405 Jackrabbit Avenue)
This pass will allow you to park in any Campus Commuter lot or Visitor space.
You may also utilize the Visitor Pay Lot on the East side of the Student Union without the use of a visitor permit.
After 4:00 p.m., visitor permits are not required. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted with a visitor permit.
If you will be staying overnight you will require an Overnight Guest Permit. These can be acquired from the front desk of the hall in which your host is residing in.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Parking Services Office at (605) 688-7275.

Fun Fact

100,000 graduates
100,000 graduates

South Dakota State University will reach the milestone of 100,000 graduates as the university hosts its 137th commencement in May 2024.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar 2024 – 2025

2024 Fall Semester
Start Date/Instruction begins
Aug 26
Labor Day Holiday
Sep 2
Last day to drop or add and adjust final fees
Sep 5
Fall tuition and fees payment due; "W" grade begins
Sep 6
Last day to submit a graduation application for Fall 2024
Sep 13
Native American Day Holiday
Oct 14
First half Fall Term ends
Oct 18
Deficiency reports due by midnight
Oct 23
Last day to drop a course
Nov 8
Veterans' Day Holiday
Nov 11
Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 27 - Dec 1
No classes; Final Exam Preparation
Dec 11
Final exams
Dec 12 – 18
Grades due by noon
Dec 26
 

2025 Spring Semester
Start Date/Instruction begins
Jan 13
Martin Luther King Day Holiday
Jan 20
Last day to drop or add and adjust final fees
Jan 22
Spring tuition and fees payment due; "W" grade begins
Jan 23
Last day to submit a graduation application for Spring 2025
Jan 31
Presidents' Day Holiday
Feb 17
Deficiency reports due by midnight
Mar 6
Spring Break
Mar 10 – 14
First half Spring Term ends
Mar 17
Last day to drop a course
Apr 7
Easter Recess
Apr 18 – 20
Final exams
May 5 – 9
Commencement
May 10
Grades due by midnight
May 14
 

Emergency/Alerts

Campus Emergency/Alerts

Important messages concerning your safety on campus will be posted here as they happen. Currently, there are no emergencies or alerts at South Dakota State University.
Campus Alert Information
You can be notified of campus-related emergencies by the following: Phone, Text, and Email.
Alertus Desktop Notification
You can be notified of campus-related emergencies by Alertus Desktop Notifications. Visit the Emergency Management site to Learn More About Alertus Desktop.

Download Alertus for:
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Everbridge
SDSU has partnered with Everbridge to create a mobile app to provide personal safety to students. Everbridge enables us to notify you about campus safety alerts and emergency public health information.
Once you download Everbridge, sign up with your @jacks.sdstate.edu or @sdstate.edu email address to access SDSU's safety resources.

System Maintenance Notice

System Maintenance Schedule
System Maintenance Occurs:
 Thursday 6:00pm-10:30pm CDT
We apologize for any inconvenience.

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