Student Life
Some of your greatest years are just ahead of you. Come build connections, create memories and experience the Yote Life.
Find Your Fit
From move-in day to the moment you cross the graduation stage, this journey is yours to define. Whether you are joining groups with similar interests and passions or you are trying something completely new, there is a place here ready for you.
Student Life
By the Numbers
Student clubs and organizations.
NCAA Division 1 Teams.
Raised by students for local and national charities.
Weekly activities and events.
Be Heard
What matters to you and how will you make an impact here? This is your story, your community and your campus. Join one of the many student organizations or clubs to meet new friends and make a difference.
Be a Coyote
Listen, our hype team is the real deal! If you've got spirit and can bring the energy, the student section is waiting for you. Better yet, make it official and join the USD Spirit Squad or the Coyote Crazies. *Insert Coyote Howl*
Be Active
Your wellness journey just got upgraded. Take advantage of group fitness options, get set up with a personal trainer or bring your crew and get competitive in our intramural sports. Whatever your wellness preference may be, it's here.
Express Yourself
Embrace your creativity and share your gifts with the world by getting involved in the arts and cultural events at USD. We are ready to be inspired by you.
Embrace the Yote Life
This community is rooted in tradition and fueled by memorable, impactful moments – incredible people connected by unforgettable experiences. In short, it's the Yote Life!
Yote Life Stories
School of Education Student Selected for Esteemed Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers
Resse DeZur, a junior majoring in secondary history education at the University of South Dakota School of Education, was recently accepted to this year’s Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers, hosted by the Holocaust Museum Houston, May 18-23.
USD Student Alex Vonderau to Study in Kyrgyzstan as Part of Critical Language Scholarship Program
University of South Dakota student Alex Vonderau was selected for the nationally competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. As a recipient of this scholarship, Vonderau will travel to Kyrgyzstan, a country in Central Asia, and study the Russian language.
Malory Peacock Named Delta Sigma Pi's 2025 Regional Collegian of the Year
Malory Peacock, a senior at the University of South Dakota, has been recognized as the 2025 Regional Collegian of the Year for the Great Plains Region by Delta Sigma Pi, one of the highest honors a collegiate member of the business fraternity can receive.
