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,
Welcome Week starts with different, fun and entertaining programs and activities each night!
Spring 2023 Information:
Save the Date! Spring Rocker Ready Orientation will be January 6 & 8, 2023.. Below is a tentative spring schedule. Each student will receive their official Orientation schedule via email, and a hard copy will be available
at check-in.
Friday, January 6, 2023 (Required Activities)
| 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 |
10:00 am- 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Orientation Check In and Laptop Pick up. (Must have your Grubby ID to pick up laptop) Pickup Orientation Packet First. | Main Level Devereaux Library |
| 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Academic Program Meetings | Meet in Classroom Building room 204-E to meet your Department Representative |
| 3:00 pm- 3:10 pm | Orientation Welcome by President Rankin and Dean Dlugos | Classroom Building Room 204-E |
| 3:10 pm- 4:00 pm | Tips and Tricks for a Successful First Day at South Dakota Mines | Classroom Building Room 204-E |
| 4:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Tech Talk with IT | Classroom Building Room 204-E |
| 4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Dinner with First Year Mentors (Dinner is covered by the Office of Student Engagement) | Surbeck Dining Hall |
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Sunday, January 8, 2023 (Required Activity)
| Time |
Event: |
Location |
| 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm |
Meet
Your Mentor- Learn about Getting Involved, take a campus tour, and get to know
your First-Year Mentor
|
Classroom Building Room 204-E |
Orientation Weekend Dining Services Hours
| Date |
Dining Location/Time |
Building Location |
| Friday, January 6, 2023 |
24 Hour Market at Rocker Square- Open 24 Hours
Miner's Shack- 10:00 am- 4:00 pm |
Rocker Square
Surbeck Center Lower Level |
| Saturday, January 7, 2023 |
24 Hour Market at Rocker Square- Open 24 Hours
Miner's Shack- 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Hardrocker Cafe- 5:00 pm-7:30 pm (Dining Hall Opens) |
Rocker Square
Surbeck Center Lower Level
Surbeck Center Lower Level |
| Sunday, January 8, 2023 |
24 Hour Market at Rocker Square- Open 24 Hours
Miner's Shack- 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
Hardrocker Cafe- Brunch (11:00 am-1:00 pm) Dinner (5:00 pm- 7:30 pm) |
Rocker Square
Surbeck Center Lower Level
Surbeck Center Lower Level |
Additional Orientation Sessions
Orientation: Parents and Families
Fall 2023 Information coming soon!
Orientation: Athletics
Reporting/Move In dates for fall sports are as follows:
Fall 2023 Information coming soon!
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 19-21
Orientation: Veterans
Fall 2023 Information coming soon!
Orientation: International Students
Fall 2023 Information coming soon!
Office for Inclusion - Pre Orientation
Fall 2023 Information coming soon!
For additional information contact (605) 394-2336,
orientation@sdsmt.edu