South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's oldest continually operating university and the state's largest university, enrolling over 11,000 students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity."

Brookings, South Dakota

Conference: The Summit League

Discriminatory State Policy

Due to the location of this institution, state level policies may interact with federal, institutional, and sport governing body policies affecting transgender student athlete participation. Updated 4/19/23.

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Score Breakdown

20/25

Nondiscrimination Policy

10/15

Trans Inclusion Policy

5/15

Sexual Harassment Policy

0/10

Fan Code of Conduct

0/15

Annual Partnership / Collaboration

5/10

LGBTQ Educational Resources

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes


Date of Last Audit

October, 2023

Site Last Updated

January, 2024

  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Trans Inclusion Policy
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Fan Code of Conduct
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Annual Partnership / Collaboration
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their LGBTQ Educational Resources
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff
  • Learn how South Dakota State University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes

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