Guidance services to help you stay on track.

• Academic Advising: Meeting with your advisor for degree planning.
• Academic Support: Tutoring and general learning assistance. 
• Graduate School: Resources specifically for advanced degree seekers.
• Internship and Career Support: Job placement and professional development.

Getting ready for class.

• Bookstore: Purchase your digital and physical textbooks.
• Interest-Free Book Advance: Qualifying students are offered a $500 Book Advance through USD. If you are eligible, it will automatically show up as a payment option in your USD online bookstore account. 
• Sell Textbooks: A great option if you are finished with your classes and ready to make some cash back.

Charlie's Career Closet can help USD students embody success in their professional journeys. In addition to clothing, students can also receive assistance with resume writing, job searching, interviewing, building a professional brand and more.

Coyote Connections is your all-in-one hub for navigating academic life at USD. It simplifies your academic journey by letting you book appointments with advisors, tutors, and support centers in seconds, ensuring you get the help you need as soon as you need it.

The platform also keeps you synced with your departments through direct messaging and real-time progress updates. By centralizing your support network, it removes the guesswork from your schedule and keeps you on the fastest track to graduation.

Book Appointments With:

• Advising: Honors, Business, Nursing, Health Sciences and Education
• Academic Support: Writing, Presentation and Learning Specialists
• Student Success: Study Groups and Student Athlete Success Center (SASC)

Stay Informed:

• Direct Messaging: Communicate easily with campus departments.
• Early Alerts: Get notified if you need extra support in a course.
• Progress Reports: Track your academic standing throughout the term.

Critical links for emergency and physical safety. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 (or 9-911 from an on-campus phone).

• University Police Department (UPD): On-campus law enforcement.
• Everbridge Safety App: Emergency alerts and safety tools.
• Campus Safety Resources: General campus information.

Tools used specifically for learning and coursework.

• D2L: Access your online courses, assignments and class materials.
• University Libraries: Find research support, study spaces and academic resources.
• Testing Center: Schedule exams and access testing services.

 

Contact the USD Service Desk for questions about wireless internet access, difficulty setting up student email accounts or MyUSD, or problems with devices.

Physical Locations:
Vermillion: I.D. Weeks Library, Room 104
USD – Sioux Falls: Administration/Classroom Building (FADM 135)

Get to Know Your Coyote Card

This multi-purpose ID will be your identification, meal and library card. You will use your card for residence hall access, laundry and vending machines, photocopies, printing, supplies and books and even as a debit card that can be used with campus and community vendors.

• Request a Coyote Card: Submit a request for a new Coyote Card.
• Replace a Coyote Card: Learn how to replace a lost or damaged card.
• Add Funds to a Coyote Card: Manage and add funds to your account online.
• Accepted Vendors: View locations and services that accept the Coyote Card.

Charlie's Cupboard is dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving the lives of students at the University of South Dakota by providing food and personal care products.

Visit Charlie's Cupboard, located in the University Continuing Education Building #114, West of North Complex.

Personal care and medical services.

• Mental Health Resources: Access counseling, crisis support and mental health services.
• Student Health: Find medical care, appointments and health resources for students.
• Dental Hygiene Services: Learn about affordable dental hygiene care and clinic services.
• Wellness Center: Explore fitness, recreation and wellness opportunities on campus.

Contact Housing for residence hall policies, roommate problems, and information about housing resources. 

The Housing main office is located at 414 E. Clark Street. You can also call 605-665-5663 or email [email protected] for questions or concerns.

Logistics for getting around campus.

• Campus Map: Navigate academic buildings, parking lots and campus locations.
• Parking Passes: Purchase permits and manage campus parking information.
• Transportation: Access local transportation and transit resources for getting around campus and Vermillion.

The core digital platforms for managing your daily life as a student at USD.

• MyUSD: Access student services, campus tools and personalized university information.
• Coyote One Stop: Find technology support, service requests and campus help resources.
• Email (Outlook): Check your university email and manage communication tools.
• Microsoft Office 365: Download and access Microsoft apps available to USD students and employees.

Official administrative links for your academic progress.

• Class Registration Page: Find important registration dates, instructions and enrollment information.
• Registration Self-Service: Register for classes, manage your schedule and view course availability.
• Academic Catalog: Explore degree requirements, courses and academic policies.
• Academic Calendar: View important academic dates, deadlines and university holidays.
• Office of the Registrar: Access records, transcripts, official and unofficial transcripts.

The "Fine Print" regarding your rights and responsibilities as a student.

• Student Handbook: Review student expectations, rights and campus guidelines.
• Academic Policies: These policies serve as your roadmap for academic success, outlining the standards and procedures that keep your degree on track.
• Policies: Access university policies, procedures and institutional standards.
• Artificial Intelligence: Explore USD resources, guidance and information related to AI tools and technology.
• Equal Opportunity and Title IX: Learn about reporting resources, protections and university support services.

At the University of South Dakota, providing a high-quality and affordable education is important to us.

• Scholarships: Explore scholarship opportunities available to USD students.
• Grants: Learn about grant funding options to help cover educational expenses.
• Federal Work Study: Find student employment opportunities through federal work-study programs.
• Graduate Assistantships: View assistantship opportunities that provide funding and professional experience.