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Undergraduate Admissions

Find extraordinary opportunities, meet lifelong friends and follow your passions at the University of South Dakota.

 

This is your university

The University of South Dakota is a big-time university with a small-college feel. Here, you'll find the opportunities you'd see at the largest schools combined with the personal attention you'd get at a small college. It's the best of both worlds.

We can't wait to welcome you into the Coyote community.

  

Take Your Next Step

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Your campus is waiting for you

We think USD is great, but you don't have to take our word for it; schedule a campus visit to see for yourself.

 

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Follow your passion

USD offers more than 200 undergraduate program options. No matter what your dream is, we have a major that is the right fit for you. 

 

Explore Majors

Cost, scholarships & aid 

Your education should be affordable. At USD, it will be. Use our cost comparison worksheet to compare your options side by side, and explore our scholarships and aid resources for more information.

Explore our affordable options for a higher education at a renowned university

Find your community

170+ student clubs and organizations. NCAA Division I Athletics. Greek life. Volunteer opportunities.

 

At USD you'll find countless opportunities to form lifelong friendships and connect with your community.

 

Experience Student Life

Meet our team

You may have questions as you go through the college search and enrollment process. Our admissions counselors are here to help you every step of the way.
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Mark Petty

Dean of Enrollment
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Connor Peterson

Associate Director of Admissions
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Kody Thompson

Assistant Director of Admissions
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Moira Duncan

Admissions Counselor
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Cori Hup

Senior Admissions Counselor
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Abby Marquardt

Admissions Counselor
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Wyatt Thompson

Admissions Counselor
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TseChi Yen

Senior Admissions Counselor
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Noah Youngberg

Admissions Counselor
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Jeanne Haar

Enrollment Events Coordinator
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Julie Koupal

Campus Visit Coordinator
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Jordan Decker

Associate Director of Admissions, USD-Sioux Falls Campus