University of South Dakota

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University of South Dakota

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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.

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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