Rocker Ready Schedule Information

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!

Fall 2023 Information:

Save the Date! Fall Rocker Ready Orientation will be August 17-20, 2023. Below is a tentative schedule.  Each student will receive their official Orientation schedule via email, and a hard copy will be available at check-in.

Thursday, August 17, 2023 (Move-In/Check-In Day)

Friday, August 18, 2023 (Required)

Saturday, August 19, 2023 

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Additional Orientation Sessions

Orientation: Parents and Families

August 17- Move into Residence Halls & Parent/Family Sessions
August 18- Parent/Family Sessions & Farwell Lunch
For a complete list of events visit our Parent Page

Orientation: Athletics

Football
August 5^th Move into Residence Halls
August 6^th Student-athlete & (abbreviated) parent orientation

Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheer
August 12^th Move into Residence Halls
August 13^th student-athlete & (abbreviated) parent orientation

Student Athletes will receive a schedule and more information from their coaches. Athletes are also required to attend the in person Rocker Ready Orientation on August 18-20, 2023.

Orientation: Veterans

Fall 2023 Veteran's Orientation will be Thursday, August 17 from 11am-1pm in the Rich and Trudy Wells Veteran's Resource Center.

Orientation: International Students

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 9am-1:30 pm
All international students must complete the online orientation sessions. This orientation provides international students with information specific to their status and transition to the US and South Dakota Mines. All international students are required to complete the Online orientation sessions in addition to attending this in person orientation. We must perform this initial check-in per U.S. government regulations. You will need all your immigration paperwork. You will receive an email regarding this.

Office for Inclusion - Pre Orientation

Monday, August 14- Thursday, August 17, 2023
Although this program is geared toward all incoming domestic students of color, including those that self-identify as one or more of the following: American Indian, African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, anyone is welcome to join. *Note Tribal enrollment is not required to attend. *The Office for Inclusion Pre-Orientation does not replace regular Orientation activities. All attendees are required to complete the online Rocker Ready Orientation, and participate in the Rocker Ready in person orientation.  Move-in starts at 9:00 am on Monday, August 14^th and program will end at noon on Thursday, August 17^th. Contact the Office for Inclusion with questions: cedric.collinge@sdsmt.edu or (605) 394-2213 

For additional information contact (605) 394-2336, orientation@sdsmt.edu.