Rocker Ready Schedule
Welcome to Our South Dakota Mines Family. All new students will need to attend an orientation prior to the start of the semester. Rocker Ready helps prepare you for your academic career here at South Dakota Mines. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and have a lot of fun. After orientation, Rocker Launch starts with different, fun and entertaining programs and activities each night!
Spring 2025 Information:
Save the Date! Fall Rocker Ready Orientation will be January 10, 2025. Each student will receive their official Orientation schedule via email, and a hard copy will be available at check-in.
Friday, January 10, 2025
| Time | Event: | Location |
| 7:30 am-4:00 pm | Campus Offices Open
Registrar's: Located main level of O'Harra Bldg Financial Aid: Located main level of O'Harra Bldg Cashier's Office: Located on the main level Surbeck Center Counseling: Located on the main level Surbeck Center Accessibility Services: Located 2nd floor Devereaux Library Rocker Shop (Bookstore) Pick up your textbooks, last-minute supplies, or some Hardrocker Gear! Located on the main level of the Surbeck Center |
Various Locations |
| 8:00 am-4:00 pm | Move Into Residence Halls | Residence Life Office-Main Level of Surbeck Center |
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10:00 am- 12:00 pm |
Rocker Ready Check in and Laptop Pickup (Must be registered for classes and have Grubby ID to pickup laptop) | Devereaux Library Main Level |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Academic Program Meetings (Meet with your department representative.) | Chemical & Biological Engineering/Chemistry Room 2228 |
| 3:00 - 3:10 pm | Orientation Welcome (Speakers: Interim President Roberts & Dean Dlugos | Chemical & Biological Engineering/Chemistry Room 2228 |
| 3:10 - 4:00 pm | Tips & Tricks with Student Success and Mentors (Includes time to meet your mentor.) | Chemical & Biological Engineering/Chemistry Room 2228 |
Additional Orientation Sessions
Orientation: Veterans
Coming Soon!
Orientation: International Students
Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 8 am-2:00 pm CB204 W
For additional information contact (605) 394-2336, orientation@sdsmt.edu.