International Admissions
Ready to Apply to Graduate School at The U?
The following items must be submitted before an International Application for admission can be evaluated:
- Application for Graduate Admission Form (Download the file and print it out.)
- US $35.00 Application Fee
- Original TOEFL Score Report. Must be proficient in English [TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer), or 79 (Internet-based); or IELTS score of a 6.0 or higher].
- One Official Transcript of all University/College level academic work. All transcripts must be evaluated by ECE or WES.
- GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or LSAT Score Report.
- Three Recommendation Letters (Download the file and print it out.)
- Statement of Purpose
- Photocopy of Green card for Permanent Residents.
Once you have been accepted to The U, your I-20 cannot be issued until you have proven financial ability. You must complete the Financial Ability Form and provide official financial documentation showing the amount of cost to attend The U. If the statement is not your personal bank statement, a letter from the person owning the bank account is necessary indicating that person will be sponsoring you. Please send the form and financial documents together. **To avoid delays, send the form and financial documents WITH your application materials.
Transfer from Foreign College or University:
Students who have earned college/university credit outside of the U.S. must complete an Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials. An application must be completed and submitted with the required documents and fee for a "course-by-course" Report to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. or World Education Services. Admission will not be considered and credit will not be reviewed for possible transfer acceptance until a report is received.
Transfer from American College or University:
The Transfer Form for International Students from another American college or university is required to process your transfer to USD.
Mailing Address for Application Materials:
Graduate School
The University of South Dakota
McKusick Technology Center
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
E-Mail: isso@usd.edu or grad@usd.edu
Telephone: 605-677-6240 or 1-800-233-7937
Fax: 605-677-6108
If you have any questions about the International Student Graduate Application process, please contact International Student Services Office at isso@usd.edu or 1-800-233-7937 or visit the
International Student Services Offices website.
Disability Services
* If you are a prospective student with a disability and need assistance or accommodations during the admission/application process, please contact the Director of Disability Services, 119B Service Center North, USD, Vermillion, SD 57069. Phone: 605-677-6389 Fax: 605-677-3172
E-Mail: disabilityservices@usd.edu
