University of South Dakota

The Division of Continuing & Distance Education is committed to providing comprehensive student support services.  

Frequently Asked Questions for Continuing & Distance Education

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How Online Students can get a Student ID:

Online students can get their USD student ID by e-mailing the following information to coyoteid@usd.edu:

• Your Student ID number
• A head shot (no particular size requirement)
• The address where you would like the ID mailed

Grievance Processes:

Academic: Please see Board of Regents Policy 2.9
This policy governs academic disputes involving students.  Such disputes most commonly arise as a result of student dissatisfaction with assigned grades, but students may also invoke the standards and procedures provided under this policy to challenge academic responses to instances involving alleged student academic misconduct or to challenge other decisions, justified on academic grounds, that affect their participation in or completion of university academic programs.

• Academic Appeals Form

Non-Academic: Please see Board of Regents Policy 3.4

Student Complaint Process by State:
SHEEO Complaint Process Report

If you have questions, please contact the Division of Continuing & Distance Education at cde@usd.edu or 1-800-233-7937.