University of South Dakota

• If you have been selected into the incoming Nursing class, you will have a short period of time after receiving notification of your selection to accept your seat in that class
• A $150 non-refundable tuition deposit is required at that time
• There is a required Program immunization protocol. Information regarding necessary immunizations and tests will be given at an orientation session. Compliance and documentation deadlines must be followed or your seat in the class will be forfeited
• Students must maintain current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• We require criminal background checks as part of conditional admission to all health profession programs
• • Background checks will be performed only after the applicant has received notice of conditional admission
  • Understand that failure to disclose any previous convictions or charges pending at any point during the application process may lead to denial or revocation of admission
  • Felony convictions will result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility of licensure; misdemeanor convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program
  • Drug screening checks may be required for licensure and/or clinical placement while a student is in the program
  • Additional background checks may be required for programmatic clinical experience
  • After you have received a letter of conditional admission to the USD Nursing Program, complete the criminal background check and drug screening through Verified Credentials                    
• Accepted students must purchase computers, uniforms and lab supplies for their nursing education
• • As a Nursing student, you are required to purchase a Fujitsu laptop computer
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  • Uniform information will be given at an orientation session
  • Lab supply kits are purchased at your USD Nursing campus bookstore along with your books
• Nursing fees and professional liability insurance for the Nursing clinical courses will be included in your tuition bill
• As a student in the USD Nursing Program, you will be expected to follow all University and Program policies and procedures and meet all University requirements as stated in various documents directed toward students
• You will also be expected to satisfactorily complete all academic, clinical and lab requirements of the Program
• The Department's clinical experiences are held at various locations. You will be responsible for your own transportation to clinicals
• All other Program policies and procedures are outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook which can be found in   MyU Portal > Health Sciences Supplemental Information > Nursing. If there are questions regarding these policies, please contact the Program Office

Failure to meet these terms could jeopardize your seat in the class.

Nursing courses must be completed within five years from the time the student enrolls in the first clinical nursing course.