International Student Services

Getting Started

Requirements for
International Student Admissions


Students admitted to the University of South Dakota who are not citizens of the United States must meet the following standards:

  • Must have a 2.6 grade-point average from high school (based on a 4.0 point system)
  • Must be proficient in English [TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer), or 79 (Internet-based); or IELTS score of 6.0 or higher]
  • Must be financially self-supporting
  • Transfer students must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average from the school they are transferring from (based off credits that will transfer on a 4.0 point system)
Additional Information:


General Requirements for International Undergraduate Admissions

General Requirements for International Graduate Admissions

 

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If you have questions about the International Student Admissions process, contact the International Student Services Office at isso@usd.edu or 605-677-5332.