University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Academic Programs

  • Agribusiness Leadership
  • Art & Design
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Biology
  • Music
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychology
  • Public health
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

  • Submit your completed application for admission.
  • Pay the application fee with your application to ensure timely processing.
  • Send your official high school transcript directly to USD at admisisons.docs@usd.edu.
  • Send your official ACT (Code: 3929) or SAT (Code: 6881) scores directly from the testing agency.

Transfer

  • Submit your completed application for admission.
  • Pay the application fee with your application to ensure timely processing. Exceptions are made for non-degree seeking students or those who have previously applied, paid the fee and attended a university within the South Dakota Board of Regents system in the last three semesters.
  • Send your official high school transcript and official transcripts from each college or university you previously attended directly to USD at admisisons.docs@usd.edu.
  • Send your official ACT (Code: 3929) or SAT (Code: 6881) scores directly from the testing agency.

Additional Information

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“I chose USD because it felt like home. Out of all the universities I visited, USD had the most welcoming atmosphere and faculty who cared about me as a person.”

Blake, Student, Clinical Psychology ‘24
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069, United States of America

Phone number

(605) 658-6200

Region

Midwest

Midwest