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AAG matches student volunteers with residents in a local long-term care facility. It is the duty of each volunteer to attend all monthly group activities and to meet with his or her "adopted" grandparent for at least a one-hour weekly visit. Weekly visits are scheduled at the convenience of the student-volunteer. The elderly individuals enrolled in the AAG program may be isolated from their friends and family and are often lonely or depressed. Throughout the program, our volunteers transition from strangers to valued companions. In the process, volunteers often gain empathy and compassion while simultaneously becoming an important part of their grandparents’ lives!

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Members will be invited to monthly service-based meetings to build community, earn volunteer hours, and explore leadership opportunities.

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AAS connects USD students with teachers in the Vermillion elementary and middle school systems. The student-volunteer serves as a teacher's aid, assisting with anything from grading papers to helping children learn to read. Volunteers are paired with a single teacher with whom they work together to find a weekly time that is most fitting for everyone. By committing a minimum of one hour a week, students are able to alleviate teachers' workloads while simultaneously impacting students in the classroom! 

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Members will be invited to monthly service-based meetings to build community, earn volunteer hours, and explore leadership opportunities.

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The sisterhood of Alpha Phi stretches from coast to coast through 164 collegiate campuses and more than 200,000 members. Sisters share a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to help one another and their communities. Alpha Phis are leaders, scholars, contributors and lifetime members of a sisterhood that values these traits.

Alpha Phi assists college women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. Alpha Phi enhances and promotes each member's development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty and character development.

The innovative leadership and organizational practices of Alpha Phi's Founders in 1872 set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of today...a sisterhood that values the past but looks forward to the progress offered by the future.

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Throughout Alpha Xi Delta’s long and proud history, she continues to enrich the lives of women throughout the world by emphasizing the ideals our Founders instilled in our Fraternity: Sisterhood, leadership, knowledge and service to our communities. Through their membership in Alpha Xi Delta, our bold and talented Sisters are inspired to realize their potential. These women are genuine, life-long friends who are involved on their campuses and in their communities, and are dedicated to inspiring the lives of others. Alpha Xi Delta provides opportunities for fun, friendship and leadership during a member’s college years and beyond.

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Mission: To cultivate positive social change through community collaboration, the AWOL program immerses students in educational Service-Learning experiences that expose participants to diverse social issues and encourages applying those experiences to enhance justice in their communities.

Vision: By facilitating transformational service experiences, AWOL empowers Yotes to become leaders and life-long agents of social change that embrace diverse situations, people, and perspectives.

Values: Education, Application, Reflection & Sustainability

*Receive updates about AWOL by email! Join our roster (click the JOIN button) to receive updated communications!

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Beta Theta Pi has the purpose of promoting the moral and social culture of its members, establishing confidence and friendly relations between students of various colleges and universities, and perpetuating a fraternity that recognizes mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, unsullied friendship, unfaltering fidelity and the cultivation of intellect, as objects worthy of the highest aim and purposes of associated efforts.

We achieve our purpose through a combination of personal development and interaction with other members of the fraternity and the surrounding community. Our activities include philanthropic endeavors, leadership development, and brotherhood events to promote our values and build men of principle.

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BPLP matches USD student volunteers with students from Vermillion Elementary School to form a special friendship throughout the school year. Big Pals are expected to spend a minimum of one hour a week with their Little Pal, as well as attend monthly group events. These excursions may include roller skating, bowling, going to the movie theatre, visiting the zoo, and more! This program provides you with a chance to make a difference in a child's life, unlike any other, and they will undoubtedly impact you in some way too! In addition, members will be invited to monthly service-based meetings to build community, earn volunteer hours, and explore leadership opportunities.

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BSU aims to introduce, educate, and enrich the broader campus community to the cultural traditions, experiences, and values of the African-American community through opportunities for student activism, community involvement and engaging events.

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The Bridges program gives students the opportunity to spend time with clients of the organization SESDAC, a facility located in Vermillion that serves individuals with disabilities. Students have the option to spend one hour a week assisting with activities at the SESDAC center or spending quality time with residents in group homes. There are also group events that take place throughout the year, including attending sporting events, caroling, the Special Olympics, and more!

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Members will be invited to monthly service-based meetings to build community, obtain volunteer hours, and learn about leadership opportunities!

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Campus Activities Board is an event planning board that brings a wide variety of activities and events for every student to enjoy.

Some events may include Movie Nights on the Lawn, Skate Parties, Crafting with CAB, Stuff-A-Buddy, and so much more.

To learn more follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usd.cab/

To collab with us, fill out the form in our Linktree!

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We are a resource-rich career services hub. Our staff and a network of mentors, campus services and employers help students whether you are still exploring, interesting in preparing or starting a job search.

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Charlie’s Cupboard is dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving the lives of students at the University of South Dakota by providing food and personal care products to anyone with a student ID. The Cupboard welcomes all who would like to volunteer to support their campus community. Membership in the organization is not required to use the Cupboard's services.

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Coyote Assistance- Rides to the grocery store.
Rides will leave from the Al Neuharth Media Center and travel to Walmart and Hy-Vee. You must sign up for a time slot to use the service using the RSVP for this event. There are a limited number of spots available for each scheduled time. Sign up will close when the number of slots have been filled or 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Signing up only commits you to a single time slot, not a recurring appointment. No waitlist will be kept. Rides will leave promptly at the scheduled time from the Al Neuharth Media Center and participants are expected to be ready at the designated pickup location (Walmart or Hy-Vee) for the scheduled trip back to campus.

Please bring your student ID and arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This service is open to current USD students only.

Questions? Email coyoteassistance@usd.edu.

Fall 2025 Ride Schedule:
Tuesday- 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday- 5:30-7:00 pm
Saturday- 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

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We are the official student section organization at the University of South Dakota.
Founded in 1996, we aim to get USD students involved in athletic events, making sure we are a loud and supportive crowd for our Coyotes! Membership has a fee of $20.

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Coyote Crazy members get priority seating, access to Crazies apparel, travel opportunities, and SO MUCH MORE!

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The Dakota Days Executive Committee organizes fun and engaging events for USD students to celebrate their pride and school spirit during our highly anticipated homecoming celebration: Dakota Days!

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Joining the Dakota Days Executive Committee offers students the chance to enhance their college experience by planning exciting homecoming events, building school spirit, and creating memorable moments for their peers. Members develop valuable leadership, event planning, and teamwork skills, while increasing their campus visibility and strengthening connections with other student leaders and staff. This involvement provides access to exclusive committee perks, and allows students to make a lasting impact on student life at USD.

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Dakotathon is a yearlong fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network that culminates with a 12-hour dance marathon on April 18th of 2026. At this marathon, we invite Miracle Children from around the region to come spend the entire time with us learning a dance, playing games, listening to concerts, eating a bunch of food and much more! The purpose of the event is to show the Miracle Children the time of their lives away from their normal routine of clinical visits and checkups of that sort.

The organization part of Dakotathon deals with the Executive Team planning and organizing fundraisers both on and off campus throughout the year – those who sign up to participate in the Marathon are asked and encouraged to attend all these fundraisers. Additionally, those who sign up are asked to raise a personal fundraising goal of $200 (which is not a lot considering you have the whole year to fundraise!!).

Last year Dakotathon had over 500 students participate and raised over $100,000!

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Dakotathon is a yearlong fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network that culminates with a 12-hour dance marathon on April 18th of 2026. At this marathon, we invite Miracle Children from around the region to come spend the entire time with us learning a dance, playing games, listening to concerts, eating a bunch of food and much more! The purpose of the event is to show the Miracle Children the time of their lives away from their normal routine of clinical visits and checkups of that sort.

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Our Fraternity is based off of our 4 Pillars of Excellence;

Truth
Truth is fundamental to any organization, but truth is particularly critical to Delta Tau Delta because honest relationships are mandatory for Brotherhood. Telling the truth to yourself and others is fundamental to your commitment to a life of personal and professional excellence.

Courage
Courage means aggressively taking on challenges and being a leader in the face of adversity. It means caring for the lives of the people around you and understanding that something saying, "No" is a necessary act of responsibility and love for your Brothers and the Fraternity as a whole.

Faith
Faith is a belief in yourself that what you are doing is right. Whether your faith comes from yourself, your parents or you God is up to you. Faith also means being loyal and trusting among people. It means knowing that people will make correct choices and decisions provided they have the necessary information and they understand the consequences of their actions.

Power
Power is the inherent ability and talents of each member as valuable resources. These qualities and talents give Delta Tau Delta the power and energy to continue looking and moving toward a grand future.

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This group is designed to bring together individuals at USD with a common interest in Esports and gaming. Whether it's playing or watching, we have a place for you within our organization! The games USD Esports currently participates in are as follows: League of Legends, Valorant, Apex, Counter Strike, Overwatch, Fortnite, Rocket League, Smash Bros, Rainbow 6: Siege, and Call of Duty. If there's another game you play not listed, let us know and we'll see if we can add it to the list!

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The Gallagher International Center oversees the university's international affairs, including programs and resources such as study abroad, international admissions and international student services.

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Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 as the first Greek-letter fraternity for women. We value our history and our long tradition of leading the way for women's groups and women in higher education.

Theta is a sisterhood of unique, confident, ambitious, and determined women. Our tag line—Leading Women—personifies those values and reflects the way we influence positive change on campuses and communities around the world.

The values of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity are scholarship, service, leadership, personal excellence, and friendship/sisterhood. The aim is threefold—intellectually, the highest scholarship; socially, the widest influence for good; and the Moral Code is love.

On USD's campus, Alpha Rho has a long legacy of leading campus organizations and being involved in nearly every organization on campus. Alpha Rho also has achieved top GPA for 46 of the past 49 semesters.

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The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter at USD is a general fraternity. Our organization focuses on creating lifelong friendships between members, providing personal and professional development opportunities, and academic support. We are guided by our Seven Core Values-- Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. We strive to make good men great, and great men excellent. Chops On Top!

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The University of South Dakota provides a welcoming home for Native American students, those interested in learning about Indigenous cultures and everyone on campus is welcome here. Through the Native American Cultural Center, gatherings like an annual Wacipi and additional events and resources across campus, you can connect with the Native community and find culturally-relevant experiences that enrich your education.

NSS offers a variety of cultural, social and academic opportunities for students, including:
Cultural gatherings
Leadership development
Academic support
Students enjoy the homelike environment and study space at the Native American Cultural Center. The NACC provides a culturally-enriching environment where students can access meeting rooms, computer lab, Lakota language lab as well as engage in social activities such as drum group practice, Sundance meetings.

USD faculty, staff, students and community have access to:

Full kitchen
Lounge area
Study area

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New Student Orientation is designed to welcome new students to the Vermillion campus and help them connect with fellow students, discover important campus resources, and learn more about life as a Coyote. We aim to foster a sense of belonging, confidence, and Coyote pride that empowers every student to thrive personally, socially, and academically at USD.

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Develop confidence, empathy, and cultural awareness as you interact with diverse groups of students and families.

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Through the Office of Service Learning (OSL), USD offers opportunities for volunteering and community engagement. Connecting education to community-based activities to address significant needs, the goal is to encourage students to become lifelong community collaborators.
Students can get acquainted with community engagement by:

Participating in weekend experiences or week-long excursions
Signing up to volunteer with one of our many community partners
Registering to assist with fundraising for our local initiatives

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Be the first to receive information about volunteering and community engagement opportunities!

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At USD, you’ll find a caring community that embraces the uniqueness of our students, faculty, and staff. In the OMA, our top priority is developing students into engaged and thoughtful leaders who are prepared to be successful in our increasingly global and complex world.
The OMA serves as a resource for campus community members and provides opportunities for all to feel welcome here.

For more information and to find out how you can get involved with the Outreach and Multicultural Affairs office follow us on our socials at https://linktr.ee/usdoma or email OMA@usd.edu

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Serving as the first stop for student success, the USD Opportunity Center provides opportunities for all students to be successful at USD and beyond. Through the Center's four pillars, we work collaboratively to coordinate resources that address the unique needs of every student while continuing to create a supporting and welcoming community for all.

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Connect to resources on campus, strengthen your leadership skills, and engage with your community!

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Welcome to the South Dakota Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta. Phi Delta Theta has the purpose of pushing all brothers to become the greatest versions of themselves. Phi Delta Theta was organized with three guiding principles: The cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment of a high standard of morality. In other words: Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. Here at the South Dakota Alpha Chapter we live out these principles through activities such as philanthropic events, leadership development, and brotherhood. Through these we become the greatest versions of ourselves.

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Pi Beta Phi is a women's fraternity sponsored by Panhellenic Council. The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service. The Pi Beta Phi vision is to be recognized as a premier organization for women by providing lifelong enrichment to our members and contributing to the betterment of society. Pi Phis value integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, and sincere friendship.

Pi Beta Phi believes in the power of reading. We work to inspire a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential, creating a more literate and productive society. Pi Phis participate, donate and advocate for literacy through our Read > Lead > Achieve® reading initiatives.

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