south dakota state university new student orientation 2014

South Dakota State UniversityNew Student Orientation 2014

Families in Higher Education

Dr. Marysz RamesVice President for Student Affairs

Student SuccessHelp students graduate from SDSUFirst-Year Experience ProgramExtended Orientation (Meet State)Move-in & Picnic

(Friday, August 22)Convocation &

Thumpstart (Saturday, August 23)

Co-Curricular Connections (Sunday, August 24)

Common Read: “The Good Food Revolution, Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities” by Will Allen

Living/Learning Communities

• Health Professionals• Honors College• Exploratory Studies• Agriculture Focus• Healthy Lifestyle

Learning Communities

Wintrode Student Success Center

First-Year Advising Center

Wintrode Tutoring Center

Academic Success Program

Additional Resources

Department Help Centers/Tutoring Chemistry Math Physics Spanish Writing Center

Late Night LarsonStudent OrganizationsSupplemental InstructionSummer Bridge Program

Early Alert Program

Early intervention initiated by faculty Notification for students, academic advisors,

and other key staff All 100- and 200- level courses, some 300- and

400- level courses

For more information about student success programs at SDSU, contact the Wintrode Student Success Center.605.688.4155 Box 2214/SWSC 110, Brookings, SD

57007

Division of Student Affairs Vice President for Student Affairs Office -

Ombudsperson Admissions Campus Dining Financial Aid Multicultural Center / Student Support Services Records & Registration

•scholarships

Division of Student Affairs Residential Life Student Engagement

• Career Development• Greek Life• Student Organizations• Student Programming

The Union Wellness Center

• Student Health Clinic• Jackrabbit Pharmacy• Counseling Services• Community Fitness and Recreation

Family Support

Family Education

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Parent Contract

Financing Higher Education at SDSU – “The Maze”

Tuition RatesFees: University Support and General Activity Course and Discipline

Meal PlanHousingOther

Tuition Rates

per/credit hour 15 creditsSouth Dakota Residents $ 138.80 $2082.00

MN Reciprocity (estimated) $ 169.55 $2543.25

Non-Residents $ 208.20 $3123.00

Feesper credit hour 15

creditsUniversity Support $ 90.30

$1,354.50Non-Resident $113.30

$1,699.50 University SupportGeneral Activity $ 28.00 $ 420.00

Varying FeesLabs $ 56.40/course

Discipline Fees (Nursing, Dairy Science, Engineering, Pharmacy) vary by discipline. Please visit:

http://www.sdbor.edu/students/documents/FY15TuitionFeeSchedule.pdf

Meal Plan and HousingMeal Plans $ 1,511.80 – $1,885.50 per semester

(can include meals, flex dollars, or both)

On-Campus Housing (Double Occupancy/per semester)

Brown $1,607.20 Binnewies/Young/Pierson $1,770.05 Mathews $1,892.60 Jackrabbit Village/Caldwell $2,496.50 Jackrabbit Grove $2,616.80

(Upper division housing – Meadows North and South and Waneta)

Other Expenses - books Books (average)

$600.00 – $650.00 per semester (available to order online August 1st at

www.sdstatebookstore.com)

Other Expenses - ParkingVehicle registration (annual rates) Reserved Lots $ 261.00 Residence Hall/Commuter Lots $ 135.00 Remote $ 50.00 Gravel $ 5.00 Motorcycle $ 32.00

Dates to Remember – Fall 2014 Meet State (Friday, August 22) Move-in Day Picnic Financial Aid Assistance (Enrollment Services Center #100) Tuition and Fee Payment (Administration #136)

Meet State (Saturday, August 23) Convocation Thumpstart Financial Aid Assistance (Enrollment Services Center #100

10:00am-2:00pm) Tuition & Fee Payment (Administration #136)

Meet State (Sunday, August 24) Faith Options Involvement Activities

Dates to RememberSeptember 4

Last day to add or drop classes

October 10-11Dad’s Weekend

October 27 – November 14Pre-registration dates for Spring

Semester 2015

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April 17-18, 2015Mom’s Weekend

SDSU is committed to helping students be successful

There are many resource peopleResidence Life Staff, Health and Counseling Staff, Faculty, Advisors, College Deans, Student Affairs Department Heads, Campus Police

Whom should you call?Marysz Rames W: 605-688-4493

H: 605-697-6640Douglas Wermedal W: 605-688-4493Sam Jennings W: 605-688-4493

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

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