University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with 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. 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 57% of students who start college at University of South Dakota complete all the credits required within six years.

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

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 Will I Take 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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.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. University of South Dakota false.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: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of South Dakota

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Does University of South Dakota Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of South Dakota directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of South Dakota Offer Online Classes?

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

Does University of South Dakota Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of South Dakota true 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 true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. 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?

🟨 University of South Dakota 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 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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