University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of South Dakota accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of South Dakota does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 60% of students who start college at University of South Dakota finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

What Classes Are Required At University of South Dakota?

University of South Dakota 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

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at University of South Dakota

When choosing a major, University of South Dakota students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of South Dakota.

Student Designed Majors

University of South Dakota 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.

Senior Projects

University of South Dakota does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota 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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of South Dakota

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Does University of South Dakota Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of South Dakota offers 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 University of South Dakota Have An Online Program?

✅ University of South Dakota has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of South Dakota Give AP Credit?

✅ University of South Dakota offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of South Dakota Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of South Dakota offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of South Dakota.

Does University of South Dakota Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of South Dakota are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of South Dakota

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Dual Degree Programs at University of South Dakota

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of South Dakota offers these dual degree programs:

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 University of South Dakota have any ROTC programs?

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

University of South Dakota has an Army 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 University of South Dakota include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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