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That's the DSU equation. We're a four-year university with nationally recognized programs, cutting-edge facilities, and the brightest thinkers. But we're also a tight-knit, inclusive community. Small class sizes mean hands-on training and individualized attention. All this with an affordable, public school price that's among the best values in the region.

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Peer Advising

At DSU, you have an opportunity to meet with a successful upperclassman student, known as a Peer Advisor. The Peer Advisor is to assist you in many ways including, working with you to create a day-to-day schedule, create and set goals, assist you in learning DSU processes, and sharing resources and referrals with you.

Our Peer Advisors can help you be successful and is here to support your best plan. Due to COVID-19, advisors will be taking extra precautions to keep you and them safe. This means giving you the option to schedule a face-to-face appointment or to meet virtually via a Zoom appointment. You can select your preference when you schedule.

All appointments will need to be scheduled in advance and traditional “walk-in” hours will be hosted virtually for the fall semester.

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To schedule a meeting with a peer advisor you will use TrojanConnect. You can find TrojanConnect by downloading the Navigate Student App or your MyDSU Portal.

Get the App (you have to have completed your DUO authentication from ITS)
  • Go to your phone store App
  • Download Navigate Student App
  • Search for Dakota State University
  • Enter your DSU email and Password
Now that you have the APP, you can click on Schedule an appointment from your menu
  • Select “Advising”
  • Select your appointment reason as “Peer Advising”
  • Select if you would like to meet face to face or in a Zoom meeting
  • Select your Peer Advisor
  • Select the time and date that works for you and confirm your appointment
If you use your MyDSU Portal
  • Log into your MyDSU portal
  • Click on TrojanConnect (under the quick links area)
  • Enter your DSU email and password credentials
  • Click on “Get Assistance”
  • Select “Advising”
  • Select your appointment reason as “Peer Advising”
  • Select if you would like to meet face to face or in a Zoom meeting
  • Select your Peer advisor
  • Select the time and date that works for you and confirm your appointment
Email: advisingcenter@dsu.edu if you have any questions or needs