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When choosing a graduate school, choose the characteristics that matter: Quality. Flexibility. Affordability.

The University of South Dakota provides high-quality graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, education, business, fine arts and health sciences while offering extraordinary opportunities for research, creative scholarship, clinical experiences and internships.

Students will quickly find that they are part of a vibrant and diverse scholastic community whether studying on-campus, off-campus or online. Pursue your graduate degree the way that works best for you. With over 70 graduate program options, USD has a program for you.

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Featured Graduate Program: Master of Business Administration

The Beacom School of Business develops world class leaders through our foundations in decision making and problem solving and a breadth of specializations in business analytics, supply chain management, marketing and more.

Explore the Master of Business Administration Program

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September 24, 2021

USD Sees Record Growth in International Students, Stable Overall Enrollment

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota saw record growth in incoming international students as well as an increase in graduate, law and medical student headcount, while total enrollment was generally flat compared to last year.

September 23, 2021

Gestring Delivers State of the University Address, Highlights New Campus Projects and Partnerships

VERMILLION, S.D. – Excitement and energy surround the University of South Dakota, as the university moves forward on new transformative capital projects on campus and experiences national recognition for being the best public university in South Dakota and North Dakota, said USD President Sheila K. Gestring during this year’s State of the University address, held Sept. 23 in Aalfs Auditorium.

September 13, 2021

USD Ranked Best in the Dakotas for Second Consecutive Year

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota ranked the highest of all South Dakota and North Dakota universities for the second time in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s “Best National Universities” list.

August 20, 2021

USD Hosts Event to Connect and Celebrate USD and Vermillion Communities

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota, in partnership with the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) and Vermillion NEXT, the young professionals network, is set to host this season’s final Thursdays on the Platz in an event titled “GatheRED” in downtown Vermillion at the City Hall parking lot Aug. 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

July 21, 2021

USD's Hartstein and Rudnik Receive Distinguished Dissertation Awards

VERMILLION, S.D. – Recent University of South Dakota graduates, Aaron Hartstein, Ph.D., and Joshua Rudnik, Ph.D., received Distinguished Dissertation Awards through the USD Graduate School this spring.

March 26, 2021

USD, LifeScape Partner to Help Fill Health Care Gaps

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of South Dakota and LifeScape are partnering to address a gap in behavior services, including services to people with autism and people with developmental disabilities, through a new graduate level certificate program.

February 10, 2021

University of South Dakota to Celebrate Third Annual Unite for USD Feb. 18 & 19

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will host its third annual Unite for USD giving day on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10:58 a.m.  

February 8, 2021

USD to Offer Free, Rapid COVID-19 Tests on Campus

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will offer free, rapid COVID-19 testing of students, faculty and staff in the Muenster University Center room 212 Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting Feb. 8.

January 27, 2021

USD Graduate School to Host Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition

VERMILLION, S.D – The University of South Dakota is set to host the fourth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. The preliminary round takes place Thursday, Feb. 11 from 3-5 p.m., followed by finals on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3-5 p.m., in the Muenster University Center B/C.

January 6, 2021

USD Alumni Association Announces the 2020 Class of 30 Under 30 Recipients

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota announced the 2020 class of 30 Under 30 recipients. 30 Under 30 recognizes outstanding young alumni who are making an impact in their professional and personal lives. Achievements are recognized in the areas of professional success, community involvement and/or university engagement. The 30 Under 30 program began in 2018.