Apply to the University of South Dakota

USD has partnered with Common App, an undergraduate college admission application that you can use to apply to multiple colleges and universities in the United States. You will use Common App if you are applying to USD as an undergraduate first-time freshman, undergraduate transfer or undergraduate international student for spring, summer or fall 2021.

Apply to USD with Common App

If you are applying to USD as a readmit student, a first-year student ages 24+, or if you are interested in an undergraduate certificate, use this application.

Apply to USD with Alternative App

Select the Dual Credit Application if you are a high school student who wants to enroll in USD college courses and earn credits towards your high school diploma while starting a college degree.

Apply to Dual Credit

Visit Dual Credit

Select the Graduate School Application if you are pursuing one of USD's 78 graduate programs.

Apply to the Graduate School

Visit the Graduate School

Select the International Application if you are an international student and have completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or your home country. 

Apply for International Undergraduate Admission

Apply for International Graduate Admission

Visit the International Office

Select the Non-Degree Seeking Application if you plan to enroll in a USD course but are not currently pursuing a degree or certificate at USD.

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