University of South Dakota
About
- Location: USD is located on an attractive 274-acre campus in Vermillion, a small community nestled along the bluffs above the Missouri River in the southeast corner of South Dakota. Vermillion serves as a safe, welcoming host for the university and recreational and cultural opportunities abound in town, the nearby countryside and in neighboring communities.
- Student Organizations: The University of South Dakota has over 210 student organizations that are officially recognized by the Student Government Association. Student organizations at the University of South Dakota are based on, centered around, led, governed, and directed by students. These organizations make a difference in the lives of students by creating a connection to campus, the community, and their peers. Student organizations on campus are based on an array of topics, interests, and fields of study. The large number of organizations allows students to connect with a group of peers with similar interests. When coupled with the dedication of its student members, the campus culture is greatly enriched. Student organizations have a real and profound effect on the University and the outside world through their vision, goals and accomplishments.
- Campus Dining: Conveniently located throughout campus, students will find many restaurants, buffets, food-courts, and express options. Residential Dining is all you care to eat, which features full breakfast, lunch or dinner, with international entrées, grill, deli, salad bar and more!
- Athletics: The University of South Dakota athletic department has tremendous pride and a tradition of excellence that dates back to competition in the 1880s. South Dakota sponsors 18 varsity programs including football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field (indoor and outdoor), men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, softball, and women’s triathlon. The Coyotes’ football team, which competes at the FCS level, is a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Other varsity sports compete in The Summit League.
Features
Optional Practical Training
174 out of 174 programs are eligible for Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization.
For more information see here: https://www.uscis.gov/opt
Co-op/Internship Participation
Accommodations
Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
All undergraduate students must live on campus for two years after they have graduated from high school. Other students, including graduate students, are able to live on campus if they wish. USD offers traditional residences as well as apartment-style housing.
Off-Campus Accommodations
Students not required to live on campus can choose from a variety of off-campus housing options. Students are responsible for researching and selecting off-campus housing.
Location
414 East, Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, USA, 57069
Insttitution Details
School ID
4542
founded
1862
Institution type
Public
School Rank
801
Cost and Duration
$20
Application fee
4 years
Average undergraduate program
2 years
Average graduate program
$8212 USD / Year
Cost of Living
$12942 USD / First Year
Avarage Gross tuition
Top Disciplines
Arts
Sciences
Business, Management and Economics
Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching
Others
Program Levels
Study Destinations
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