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TRIO SSS Orientation
TRIO SSS new student orientation event.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHZTQ.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Berggren (Blue Room) Recital Hall 181.
New Student Convocation
Now in its sixth year, New Student Convocation has become a signature tradition at Northern State University—formally welcoming our newest Wolves to campus. As the ceremonial “bookend” to Commencement, this event marks the beginning of each student’s academic journey and inspires them to return in four years as proud NSU graduates. All students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to attend this meaningful celebration of new beginnings. Accessibility accommodations—including captioning and assistive listening devices—will be available. Student Affairs is committed to making our events accessible to all participants. If you need accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 605-626-3007.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFZKC.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Colorful Dodgeball
End Wolf Pack Welcome Weekend with a splash of color!
Colorful Dodgeball is Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Residential Quad (between GPE and GPW)!
Dodgeball+color powder=a mix you don't want to miss to wrap up your first weekend on campus!
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJDSN.
Sunday, August 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
NSU Residental Quad Green.
Cinderella Auditions
Auditions for NSU and ACT's collaborative production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM, with possible call-backs on Friday, August 28th. You need only attend on Wednesday or Thursday. You are encouraged to bring a song to sing, along with music for an accompanist, but you are welcome to sing we provide, or a song with a recording you provide. Scripts will be provided for the acting portion of the audition, and you may be asked to dance. All students and community members are welcome!
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTKG.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
Student Government Association Meeting
The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media.
Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum.
Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Cinderella Auditions
Auditions for NSU and ACT's collaborative production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM, with possible call-backs on Friday, August 28th. You need only attend on Wednesday or Thursday. You are encouraged to bring a song to sing, along with music for an accompanist, but you are welcome to sing we provide, or a song with a recording you provide. Scripts will be provided for the acting portion of the audition, and you may be asked to dance. All students and community members are welcome!
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTKG.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
Cinderella Auditions
Auditions for NSU and ACT's collaborative production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM, with possible call-backs on Friday, August 28th. You need only attend on Wednesday or Thursday. You are encouraged to bring a song to sing, along with music for an accompanist, but you are welcome to sing we provide, or a song with a recording you provide. Scripts will be provided for the acting portion of the audition, and you may be asked to dance. All students and community members are welcome!
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTKG.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
Awaken Kickoff
Awaken Ministries Opening Event of the YEAR! This night will entail food, drinks, yard games, music, and a short message and introduction to who Awaken is.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJDMM.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
NSU Residental Quad Green.
Student Government Association Meeting
The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media.
Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum.
Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Student Government Association Meeting
The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media.
Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum.
Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
9/11 Taps on the Green
To mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we invite you to a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m. at the flagpole on the Campus Green (near the Tech Center). Taps will be performed followed by a moment of silence to honor the lives lost on 9/11. We hope you’ll join us in this time of reflection and remembrance. Student Affairs is committed to making our events accessible to all participants. If you need accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 605-626-3007.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFZJA.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
NSU Campus Green, Student Center Mall 101, Student Center Mezzanine 124.
Student Government Association Meeting
The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media.
Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum.
Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Student Government Association Meeting
The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media.
Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum.
Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
2026 Homecoming Royalty Coronation
2026 Homecoming Royalty Coronation—more details to come.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGPBS.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.