Membership in a variety of organizations and honor societies is open to students and they are encouraged to join and participate in these programs:
- Alpha Tau Alpha is an honor society in agricultural education open to majors.
- Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society that recognizes outstanding contributions to education.
- Student National Education Association is affiliated with the South Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association and provides opportunities for professional growth.
- South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children provides opportunities for professional growth for early childhood majors.