Alumni

Welcome Home!

No matter how far you roam from Vermillion, you'll always have a home with the USD Foundation and Alumni Association.

With more than 80,000 alumni and friends around the world, our community is built on connection, pride and the shared belief that being a Coyote lasts a lifetime. Together, we creating lasting impact—on campus, in our communities and beyond.

Alumni can expect:

Invitations to events and engagement opportunities,
Email communications and updates on the latest USD news,
Printed and digital editions of The South Dakotan Magazine,
Alumni highlights through Yote Notes,
Discounted USD license plate deals,
Volunteer opportunities and more!

Stay connected. Get involved. Keep the Coyote spirit alive.

Because once a Coyote, always a Coyote.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with the University of South Dakota through volunteer opportunities with the USD Foundation & Alumni Association.

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30 Under 30

Celebrate USD’s brightest young alumni. The USD Foundation & Alumni Association’s 30 Under 30 honors outstanding Coyotes under age 30 for their leadership, achievement and impact.

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Alumni Achievement Awards

The USD Foundation & Alumni Association Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards honor graduates whose leadership, service and success exemplify the spirit of USD.

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Dakota Days

Dakota Days is arguably the most highly anticipated tradition on campus, dedicating an entire week to celebrating the pride and school spirit that define life at USD

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Update Your Information

Stay connected with the University of South Dakota. Update your contact information with the USD Foundation & Alumni Association to receive news, events and alumni opportunities.

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Yote Notes

Stay up-to-date on the most recent accomplishments and life events of fellow Yotes!

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Stay Connected

Discover the latest from campus and the USD community. See how alumni and friends are opening doors for students, creating opportunities, offering encouragement and inspiring responsibility. Each example shows the powerful impact of alumni involvement and how it helps students grow, succeed and chase their dreams.

News & Stories

Discover the latest news and alumni stories from the University of South Dakota. Stay connected through USD Foundation & Alumni Association updates, features and highlights.

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Contact Us

Contact the USD Foundation & Alumni Association to connect with staff, alumni services, giving options or get answers to your questions quickly.

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Reconnect. Engage. Inspire.

From business and health sciences to fine arts and education, every USD college has a story, and you're part of it. Reconnect through events, updates and opportunities to give back, and help strengthen the community that helped you grow.