Coronavirus Update: USD will begin its fall semester Aug. 19 and conclude classroom instruction by Thanksgiving for most of its academic programs. The university is committed to on-campus operations this fall. USD will continue remote delivery through the summer academic term (May 18-Aug. 7). All USD-hosted events and visitor activities are canceled through July 31. USD plans to host graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. More Updates about USD's Pandemic Planning
Freshman Admission
Child of Alumni Tuition
Children of USD alumni pay in-state tuition for their undergraduate degrees even if you don't live in South Dakota.
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To apply as a first-time freshman and to make USD your college home, you should:
- Have graduated or will soon graduate from high school or receive a GED
and - Have not enrolled in another college or university after graduating from high school or earning a GED
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Freshmen admission application, requirements & procedures
Non-Degree Seeking Students
- Non-degree seeking students may register using the online registration form.
