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International Undergraduate Admissions

Explore application requirements, the admissions process and additional resources.

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International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission.

 

Important Deadlines

Spring 2025 Deadlines

  • October 15 - Application Deadline
  • October 15 - I-20 Issuance Deadline
  • December 1 - Enrollment Deposit Deadline
  • December 15 - Housing Deposit/Application Deadline
  • January 1 - SEVIS Transfer Application Deadline
  • January 9 - Arrival Deadline

Fall 2025 Deadlines

  • May 1 - Scholarship Deposit Deadline
  • June 1 - Application Deadline and Housing Deposit/Application Deadline
  • June 15 - I-20 Issuance Deadline
  • July 1 - Enrollment Deposit Deadline
  • August 1 - SEVIS Transfer Application Deadline
  • August 20 - Arrival Deadline

Admission Criteria

International applicants to the University of South Dakota will be reviewed for admission based on either their secondary school/high school results or ACT/SAT exam scores. Students with 1) the equivalent US GPA of a 2.6+ out of 4.0 OR 2) an ACT score of 21+ 3) OR a SAT score of 1070+ will generally be admitted to a bachelor's degree program. Students must also demonstrate English proficiency (see below).

Application Materials

The following items must be submitted before an international application for admission can be evaluated.

Transfer from U.S. High School

Students who are already in the United States on an F-1 visa must have their SEVIS record transferred to the University of South Dakota after admission. Detailed background information about the SEVIS transfer process can be found on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website. Or, you may contact the International Office at isrt@usd.edu.

Contact Information

Contact us with any questions about admission requirements or the application process at isrt@usd.edu or 1-605-658-6255.

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Next Steps

After you receive official notification that you are admitted, take a look at our International Undergraduate Student Checklist for a step-by-step guide through your next steps. There you will find information about visas, housing, registration – everything you need to know as you prepare for life at USD.