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
1901 Fund Helps USD Law Student Julianne Severson Pursue Passion for Law
Driven by her passion for the U.S. Constitution and justice system and empowered with a scholarship from the 1901 Fund, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law student Julianne Severson traded her background in business accounting to studying law.
USD Opera Wins First Place in National Opera Competition
The University of South Dakota Opera production of "Notes on Viardot" was awarded first place in the Collegiate Production Competition sponsored by the National Opera Association.
Second-Year Law Student Ben Compton's Law Internship Leads to Professional and Personal Growth
Knudson School of Law second-year student Ben Compton completed a summer internship with Becker Law Group, which provided an enriching and transformative experience that fostered his professional development.
