Red Folder

• Sudden decline in academic performance.
• Frequently missing classes or assignments.
• Disturbing content in writing or presentations.
• Monopolizing class discussion.
• Disrupting class (e.g., yelling or cursing).
• Confrontations with peers or instructor.
• Repeated requests for special consideration (e.g., deadline extensions, changes in requirements, grade changes).

• Increased illness.
• Marked changes in physical appearance (e.g., poor hygiene, sudden weight gain/loss).
• Uncharacteristic behavior indicating loss of contact with reality.
• Visibly intoxicated or smelling of alcohol or cannabis.
• Rapid speech or excessively anxious or erratic behavior.
• Excessive fatigue or sleeping in class.
• Observable signs of injury (e.g., facial bruising or cuts).

• Self-disclosure of family problems, financial difficulties, or other personal distress.
• Unusual or disproportionate emotional response to situations.
• Excessive tearfulness.
• Panic reactions.
• Uncharacteristically troubled, confused, anxious, irritable, sad and hopeless.
• Peers expressing concern for student.

• Verbal, written, or implied intent to harm self or others.
• Unprovoked anger, hostility, or physical violence (e.g., shoving, grabbing, assaulting, use of weapon).
• Academic assignments dominated by themes of extreme hopelessness, helplessness, isolation, rage, despair, violence, self-injury.
• Stalking or harassing.
• Reckless, disorderly, or dangerous conduct.
• Making threats or disturbing comments via email, text, phone calls.

Counseling Services is located in the Miller Wellness Center. SDSU offers access to a wide variety of mental health services at no extra cost to registered students. Using a stepped care approach to mental health, our team of experienced mental health counselors offers various services, including group therapy, wellness workshops and short-term individual counseling to support students with emotional, behavioral and academic concerns. Students are encouraged to utilize walk in screenings appointments with a counselor to determine the best path for obtaining mental health services. There are teletherapy options, please call for more information. After hours intervention/de-escalation services  are provided through Avel eCare.

Phone Number: 605-688-4157
Counseling Services | Email

Our office provides assistance for students with a wide range of disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must contact the office and complete the student information form. Documentation of the disability is required along with this application. The Disability Office will set up an appointment to discuss services that can be provided to enhance the learning experiences at SDSU. Some of the accommodations Disability Services can provide include: Alternative text formats, sign language interpreters, notetakers, assistive technology, alternative accommodations for exams (for example: testing in a distraction-reduced environment or providing readers for exams), extended time for testing and referrals to other resource. The Office of Disability Services respects all privacy and treats all personal information with confidentiality. The office may release information to university faculty and staff when a “need to know” is established by Disability Services. The need to know must be based on compelling and legitimate educational reasons for the information disclosure.

Phone Number: 605-688-4504
Disability Services | Email

The Student Health Clinic is located in the Miller Wellness Center. We understand today’s college students and are committed to assisting with SDSU students’ healthcare needs. We specialize in college health, staffed by certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses and lab technicians who offer high-quality health care services. Appointments can be made by calling 605-688-4157 or students can go to their Jacks portal to self-schedule.

A variety of over the counter (OTC) items are available for purchase using Hobo Dough in the clinic’s vending machine located in the spine of the Miller Wellness Center. 

Phone Number: 605-688-4157
Student Health Clinic | Email

In addition to serving as a hub of programming, resources and services, the American Indian Student Center (AISC) is a welcoming home away from home for American Indian students. The center staff serve as student advocates and includes faculty and staff who understand the distinctiveness of the matriculation, transition, persistence and graduation of AI/AN college students. The center offers personalized support for prospective and current students that focuses on areas, such as (but not limited to): retention advisement, advocacy, social, cultural and academic programming, student leadership development, community and professional referrals, financial aid guidance and enrollment and registration assistance.

Phone Number: 605-688-6416
American Indian Student Center | Email

The mission of the South Dakota State University LGBTQIA+ Resource Center is to provide community and campus resources to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff at our university as well as residents of the Brookings community.

Phone Number: 605-688-5585 
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center | Email

The Multicultural Center at South Dakota State University develops campus initiatives that demonstrate the valued practice and philosophy of multiculturalism within the university community. Programs and activities developed by the office promote high achievement among the increasing number of minority students at South Dakota State University. The office enhances the university mission by broadening the social, cultural, educational and recreational experience of students. The Multicultural Center is located in the University Student Union.

Phone Number: 605-688-5585
Multicultural Center | Email

The mission of South Dakota State University Veterans Affairs Resource Center is to assist military veterans, their family members and their survivors in obtaining all federal and state educational benefits and entitlements they have earned by serving in the United States military, and to provide guidance and support services that will aid veterans in their transition to academic and civilian life.

Phone Number: 605-688-4700
Veterans Affairs Resource Center | Email

We offer an incredible education at an affordable cost. About 88% of our students receive some type of financial assistance to help cover that cost each year. Financial limitations should never prohibit a student from going to college. SDSU is committed to helping students find the resources available to help pay for college. The Financial Aid Office is a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), and our staff follow the NASFAA Code of Conduct and Ethical Principals. We’re here to help.

Phone Number: 605-688-4695
Financial Aid | Email

At the First-Year Advising Center, your academic advisor will help you get your feet on the ground and create a solid support system before you become immersed in your professional program. Whether you have questions about academics, personal concerns or setting goals, your first-year advisor is here to help.

Phone Number: 605-688-4155
First-Year Advising Center | Email

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is the comprehensive home for international student and scholar services, international undergraduate admission, study abroad planning and community connections programs. All services and activities are intended to help enrich the experience of international students here at SDSU and to expand global engagement for all students, faculty and staff.

Phone: 605-688-4122
Office of International Affairs | Email

Facilitating the transition from student to professional and helping students and employers connect are two goals that drive the services of the Office of Career Development. From students exploring career options and job possibilities to employers posting jobs and conducting on-campus interviews, we provide help both online and in person.

Office of Career Development