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Welcome Weekend 2025 info for students

DSU Move-In | New Student Orientation Information

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Our team and campus partners are excited to welcome you to Dakota State University as you begin your journey in Madison! Our new Trojans will move in Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 and we welcome our returning students throughout the weekend. Updates will be posted online and students will receive additional details regarding move-in throughout the summer.

Move-In Day 2025

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This year’s move-in will take place over a three-day period starting on Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24. New students will be able to move into the halls from 8:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, August 22. Returning students will be able to move into the halls starting at 8:00am on Saturday, August 23.

What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)

New students arrive at the Office of Residence Life located at Courtyard Hall between 8 a.m. to noon to receive their room key, directions to their residence hall, and other information. From there new students will go to their residence hall where volunteers will help students unload their vehicles and carry items to their rooms.

The Courtyard Hall address is:

Courtyard Hall
Dakota State University
917 Washington Ave. N.
Madison, SD 57042

 If you have any questions, please contact Residence Life at (605) 256-5146 or by email at residencelife@dsu.edu.

Returning students should arrive at the Office of Residence Life located at Courtyard Hall between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to receive their room key and other information.

Before and after those hours you will check in at your assigned residence hall by calling the Residence Assistant (RA) duty number.

If you have any questions, please contact Residence Life at (605) 256-5146 or by email at residencelife@dsu.edu.

Orientation Weekend Schedule

When What Where
7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8th Street Square Open Residence Village
7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Queue Open Trojan Center
8 a.m. - noon First Year and Transfer Move In Residence Halls
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Offices Open
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tablet Distribution Mundt Library
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Information Station Trojan Center
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 1 p.m. Sessions for Parents Learning Engagement Center
10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Transfer Orientation Sessions Trojan Center Alumni Room
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Campus Grill-Out & Madison Community Information Fair West Trojan Center Lawn
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Trojan Zone Stadium Store Open Beacom PREMIER Complex
Noon - 2 p.m. Campus Tours Available Meet at Information Station
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences Welcome
Attendance is expected
Science Center 135 
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences
Attendance is expected
Tunheim Classroom Building 203
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. College of Business & Information Systems
Attendance is expected
East Hall 100 
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. College of Education & Human Performance
Attendance is expected
Kennedy Center Core 
2:30 p.m. All Campus Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by Madison Regional Health System
West Trojan Center Lawn
2:50 p.m. Family Goodbyes West Trojan Center Lawn
3 p.m.  Trojan Trek
Attendance is Expected
West Trojan Center Lawn
3:30 p.m. New Student Welcome: Trojans Start Here
Attendance is Expected
West Trojan Center Lawn
4 p.m. GO! Time 
Attendance is Expected
West Trojan Center Lawn
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Marketplace Open Trojan Center Marketplace
7 p.m. Game Night with Games Club Trojan Center

When What Where
8 a.m. Move-In for Returning Students
9. a.m. Information Sessions for First-Year & Transfer Students
Attendance is expected
Tunheim Classroom Building 203
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Information Station Trojan Center
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ITS: Tabet Distribution, Student ID, Trojan Silver Mundt Library
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trojan Zone Open Trojan Center
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Residence Life: Housing,Student Mail and Packages Courtyard
Noon - 8 p.m. Community Center Open Community Center
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Campus Tours or Class Schedule Tour Trojan Center Information Station
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Academic Advisors Available Trojan Center Information Station
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Trojan Zone Stadium Store Open Beacom PREMIER Complex
Noon - 2 p.m. Campus Tours Available Meet at Information Station
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yard Games with Cru West Trojan Center Lawn
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Marketplace Open Trojan Center
TBD SAB Comedian Tunheim Classroom Building 203
TBD Karaoke with DSU Live Trojan Center Underground
TBD Night Nachos Trojan Center

When What Where
Various Services at Local Churches Times Posted in Trojan Center
9. a.m. - 11 a.m. Cartoons & Cereal Trojan Center Fireplace Lounge
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Community Center Open Community Center
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ITS: Tabet Distribution, Student ID, Trojan Silver Mundt Library
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trojan Zone Open Trojan Center
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Residence Life: Housing,Student Mail and Packages Courtyard
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Marketplace Open Trojan Center
2 p.m. Trojan Olympics for New Students Trojan Center Fireplace Lounge
4 p.m. Bingo Trojan Center Marketplace
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Student Services Fair Trojanc Center West Hallway
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Marketplace Open Trojan Center
7 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings for Students Living On Campus & Hall Socials Check Residence Halls for Details
6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. C-Store Open Trojan Center

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Trojan Connect App

Get the Trojan Connect App to access resources directed towards your academic success.

1. Find an install the Navigate360 Student app in your app store.

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2. Search for Dakota State University in the app's search bar.

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3. Log in using your DSU email and password

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MyDSU Portal

Access class schedule, pay your bill, register for parking permit, access ITS and laptop support, review dining options, find academic support and many other services.

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Contact Us

Have a question? Call the DSU Office of Admission (605) 256-5139 or email us