Dakota State University

Dakota State University requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Dakota State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Dakota State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 46% of students who start college at Dakota State University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Dakota State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Dakota State University?

Dakota State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Dakota State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Dakota State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Dakota State University

When choosing a major, Dakota State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Dakota State University.Dakota State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Dakota State University false.Dakota State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota State University

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Does Dakota State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Dakota State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Dakota State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Dakota State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Dakota State University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Dakota State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Dakota State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Dakota State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Dakota State University.

Does Dakota State University Require Internships?

🟨 Dakota State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Dakota State University

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Dakota State University Library

The main library on campus is the Karl E. Mundt Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Dakota State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Dakota State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Dakota State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Dakota State University has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Dakota State University include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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