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Get Involved

Find your life's passion or your new best friend. Meet up with the hammock club in your favorite corner of campus or make a difference volunteering for Dakotathon. Your social experience at USD is whatever you choose to make of it and that is what makes the Yote Life so special. Whatever your interest, there is a place here for you! 

 

Find Your People

The Coyote community is full of people excited to celebrate their passions together. When you become a Yote, you will get the chance to connect with people within your major, try new things through clubs and other student organizations. USD is a place where lifelong friendships are made and we can not wait for you to get here. 


One of my favorite memories at USD is joining the student organization Campus Activities Board. CAB has provided so many experiences and introduced me to students, faculty, and friends who inspire me to be a leader that guides with a passion and a purpose.
-Kate Solberg
 
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Service Learning

Bridge your classroom learning to community engagement. Service learning is a form of experiential education that enhances learning and development through meaningful engagement in the community, in-depth educational exploration in real-world contexts, and intentional reflection.


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Clubs & Organizations

 USD has more than 190 unique student clubs and organizations, and they are the best way to find your future friends who understand and support you. You can search through our list of clubs and organizations to find something that sticks out to you.  

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Sorority & Fraternity Life

With 11 different chapters to choose from, our Greek life community creates countless opportunities to become a member of an exciting community. Each chapter is dedicated to discovering leadership opportunities, serving the community and nonprofits, networking with alumni and providing you access to peer tutoring and academic coaching. Find the chapter that feels most like your home and build memories that will last a lifetime. 

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Student Government

Become a part of your student government. Student Government Association (SGA) is your liaison between students, administration, faculty and the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR). You can serve as an elected official or tune into weekly SGA meetings to enhance campus communication, understanding and cooperation. 

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Esports

Collaborate with other gamers in the state-of-the-art esports arena, newly added to USD’s campus. You’ll have access to 24 new computer stations and two large TVs surrounded by lounge furniture complete with game consoles, including Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. 

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Campus Events

Looking for something to do? Whether you're interested in checking out guest speakers, performances, exhibitions, sporting events or campus concerts check out our events calendar to stay connected to the Yote Life.

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