Organizations and Support
International students at South Dakota Mines receive support, first and foremost, from the dedicated professionals at the
Ivanhoe International Center. But other programs and organizations are also there for international students, including the Friendship Family Program offered by
ISI (International Students Inc). The international student organizations (see below) at Mines welcome new members each year and offer socializing and activities. There are a wide range of other
student organizations on campus, reflecting a diverse community with many interests.
Friendship Partner Program
The Friendship Family program is a visitation program for international students attending South Dakota Mines. It is not a home-stay or live-in program, but a program of outreach and support. Students and families are matched for a period of up to one academic
year. Although the relationship may continue well beyond that year, we hope families will make themselves available to another student at the end of that period. A number of activities are planned for participants during the academic year. We hope that both students and families will take advantage of these
opportunities to get acquainted with other families and students, as well as the staff from the international offices at Mines & ISI. We will send announcements to you. Participation by both families and students is appreciated.
For more information on the Friendship Family Program, contact:
International/Multicultural Student Organizations
For more information on these groups, please contact the Ivanhoe International Center: international@sdsmt.edu
Association of Norwegian Students Abroad -
Not currently active
Chinese Student & Scholar Association
India Club - indiaclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
International Students, Inc. (ISI) - heatherisi@outlook.com
Mongolian Student Association - Not currently active
Muslim Student Association - contact Ivanhoe International Center
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - oma@sdsmt.edu
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) - oma@sdsmt.edu
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) - oma@sdsmt.edu