Students

Around Campus

There’s always something to do around campus when you attend Mitchell Tech. Whether it’s an SRB sponsored activity like a movie night, hypnotist show, dance, or family event; a team or intramural sport like flag football, co-ed volleyball, trap shooting or softball; a college sanctioned sport like NIRA rodeo or trap shooting; a community activity like theater, music, or volunteering; or just hanging out with friends, you’ll find a wide variety of activities to appeal to any interest.

When you visit our campus, ask an Admissions rep about all the great things going on. You’ll make great friends and have a lot of fun in the process!

Text Messaging System:

You can sign up for SRB’s text messaging system to get timely reminders. Ask a Student Success coach for the text code. Check out a variety of notifications on campus like our electronic signboards, and bulletin boards.

Clubs & Organizations

Whatever your interest, you’ll find activities at Mitchell Tech that will introduce you to new friends and experiences, expand your skills and abilities, or just let you have fun.

Whatever your interest, you’ll find activities at Mitchell Tech that will introduce you to new friends and experiences, expand your skills and abilities, or just let you have fun. We work closely with several community organizations to provide students with a variety social and skills-related activities. Become a part of student government by applying to our Student Rep Board. Compete at a national SkillsUSA contest. Participate in intercollegiate rodeo or trap shooting. Or join an intramural sports team. You’ll find lots to do and great people to hang out with.

Health And Wellness

Every student enrolled at Mitchell Tech has free access to the on-campus Fitness Center located in the Muth Electric Technology Center.  The services available at the Fitness Center include:

  • Treadmills
  • Elliptical Trainers
  • Cross Trainers
  • Weight Equipment

Contact  at 605.995.7135 for more information.

Student Representative Board

The Student Representative Board (SRB) is the voice of the student body at Mitchell Tech. An annual plan of work and activities is developed by this group. Students apply to serve on this board. First year students who are selected may opt to serve a second year. A student body president serves as leader of the SRB group. The president is elected at-large by the entire student body in the spring of each year. Mitchell Tech staff members serve as advisors to the SRB. Contact  for more information at 605.995.7135.

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Rodeo Team

Mitchell Tech sponsors NIRA-sanctioned Rodeo Team which travels to area college rodeos in both fall and spring. Members are responsible for their own horses, equipment, travel, and entry fees when competing. ContactMitchell Tech Mavericks Coach, for more information at 605.995.7146. Learn More

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA offers leadership, citizenship, and character development to students enrolled in trade, technical, and health occupation programs in the technical schools in South Dakota. SkillsUSA emphasizes respect for the dignity of work, high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety. Several Mitchell Tech students have won or placed at the national SkillsUSA championships held each June in Louisville, KY. Contact  at 605.995.7175 for more information.

Student Veterans Organization

The Mitchell Tech Student Veterans Organization assists veterans with the transition into the academic lifestyle, provides information on Veterans Affairs and South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs benefits, and provides a social organization that veterans feel comfortable in. The Mitchell Tech Student Veterans Organization is also a member chapter of Student Veterans of America, a national coalition of student veterans groups. Contact Daryl Bird at 605.995.7134 for more information.

Trap Shooting Club

The Mitchell Tech Trap Shooting Club is organized as a Club Sport and is a member of the national collegiate conference through the USA Clay Target League. The Club shoots weekly during a six-week season at the Mitchell Gun Club.  Participants must provide their own shotgun and have a state-approved firearm safety certificate. Contact  at 605.995.7134 for more information.

Circle K International

The Mitchell Technical College Circle K Club is the college-level of Kiwanis, and committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. Circle K members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. Contact Julie Hart-Schutte at 605.995.7111 or Nick Bakhtiari at 605.995.7227 for more information.

Student Savings

The Student Savings program is a service to Mitchell Tech students by Mitchell area businesses. You can use your Mitchell Tech student ID for great savings on a variety of products and services. Ask at area businesses if they offer any discounts for Mitchell Tech students.