South Dakota State University - Graduate School

South Dakota State University - Graduate School Official page of the South Dakota State University Graduate School.

SDSU is located in Brookings, SD and offers 55 various graduate programs in 7 different academic colleges. Let the Graduate School help you earn your master's or doctoral degree either on-campus or online!

Today is National Heimlich Maneuver Day 🔴Did you know choking is a leading cause of preventable death? Knowing how to ac...
06/01/2026

Today is National Heimlich Maneuver Day 🔴

Did you know choking is a leading cause of preventable death? Knowing how to act quickly can save a life. Take a few minutes today to learn (or refresh) this simple but critical skill. You never know when it could make all the difference. ❤️

👉 Learn how to help someone who is choking:
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/adult-child-choking

Brookings Professional Network LuncheonLeading Across Generations📍 Dacotah Bank Center🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026⏰ Netwo...
05/31/2026

Brookings Professional Network Luncheon
Leading Across Generations

📍 Dacotah Bank Center
🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ Networking & lunch: 11:30 AM | Program: 12–1 PM
💲 Students: $15

Learn how to build trust across generations and strengthen workplace communication. Speaker Jade shares practical strategies to reduce friction, improve collaboration, and connect across styles from handshakes to emojis.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4dSxY5E

Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for the seventh season of Summertime Food Trucks and Fun events. Each...
05/30/2026

Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for the seventh season of Summertime Food Trucks and Fun events. Each event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the north side of the museum and will feature food trucks, live music and outdoor seating. In the event of inclement weather, music and seating will move indoors.

This summer’s schedule includes:

June 3 – Shorty’s Hot Box with live music from AJ the Band
June 17 – The Patty Wagon
July 1 – Shorty’s Hot Box with live music from AJ the Band
July 15 – The Patty Wagon with live music from AJ the Band

All are welcome to attend and enjoy food, music and community at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum.

📅 Upcoming Webinar | June 3 (1:00–1:30 pm CT)How to Get the Job You Want, Not the Job You HaveReady to use your master’s...
05/30/2026

📅 Upcoming Webinar | June 3 (1:00–1:30 pm CT)

How to Get the Job You Want, Not the Job You Have

Ready to use your master’s degree to advance or change your career? Learn how to stand out in a competitive job market by:
✨ Strategically positioning your degree
✨ Leveraging your professional experience
✨ Using your network effectively

Ideal for master’s students with 5+ years of experience looking to take the next step.

🔗 Register: https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webinar-get-the-job-you-want/

📅 Upcoming Webinar | June 3 (11:00–11:45 am CST)How to Research the Academic Job MarketThinking about pursuing (or quest...
05/29/2026

📅 Upcoming Webinar | June 3 (11:00–11:45 am CST)

How to Research the Academic Job Market

Thinking about pursuing (or questioning) an academic career? Join this session to learn how to:
- Identify faculty job opportunities in your field🔍
- Assess your competitiveness as a candidate 📊
- Prepare strategically for the academic job market🎯

Perfect for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs across all disciplines looking to make informed career decisions, whether in academia or beyond.

Register to attend: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-research-academic-job-market/

Entertainment abounds this summer with performances by Prairie Repertory Theatre! Tickets for the 2026 season are on sal...
05/29/2026

Entertainment abounds this summer with performances by Prairie Repertory Theatre! Tickets for the 2026 season are on sale now! Purchase tickets online at www.prairierep.org or call the box office at 605-688-6045. 🎻🏨❄️

Council of Graduate School (CGS) Members Head to the Hill for 2026 Advocacy Day📢On April 22-23, CGS held its Annual Advo...
05/27/2026

Council of Graduate School (CGS) Members Head to the Hill for 2026 Advocacy Day📢

On April 22-23, CGS held its Annual Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Advocacy Day is an opportunity for CGS members and their students to come to the nation’s capital to advocate for federal funding for research, student support programs and policies that impact graduate education. Our own, Dr. Nicole Lounsbery, helped to advocate for graduate education!

Learn more ➡ https://cgsnet.org/policy-advocacy/join-the-effort/cgs-advocacy-day

Save the Date🐄🧀The 2026 Dairy Fest team invites you to attend the FREE Day on the Farm event at Crosswind Jerseys in Elk...
05/26/2026

Save the Date🐄🧀

The 2026 Dairy Fest team invites you to attend the FREE Day on the Farm event at Crosswind Jerseys in Elkton, SD on June 6th! This event will feature a free grilled cheese lunch and SDSU ice cream, kid's activities, meet the cows and your chance to learn more about how the dairy industry plays a role in your community!

Transportation: A free shuttle will leave from the SDSU Davis Dairy Plant at 10:45am to head to Crosswind Jerseys & will leave the farm at 2:00pm to head back to the plant.

In observance of Memorial Day, SDSU and the Graduate School will be closed Monday, May 25. Normal business hours resume ...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, SDSU and the Graduate School will be closed Monday, May 25. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, May 26. 🇺🇸

Graduate Students: We Want to Hear From You!🎓 The SDSU Student Success Academy is hosting a series of virtual focus grou...
05/25/2026

Graduate Students: We Want to Hear From You!🎓

The SDSU Student Success Academy is hosting a series of virtual focus groups this summer to better understand graduate student life. What’s working well? Where can we improve? How can SDSU better support grad students over the next decade? Your feedback will directly shape a new and improved student success model.

Choose a session (Central Time):
• Thursday, June 11 | 7:00–8:00 PM
• Monday, June 15 | 4:00–5:00 PM
• Tuesday, June 23 | 6:00–7:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 1 | 12:00–1:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00–8:00 PM

To participate, email Dr. Jason Zimmerman ([email protected]) with your name and preferred session. You’ll receive a Zoom link to join. 📧

Address

Morrill Hall 130
Brookings, SD
57007

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16056884181

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