Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed ProgramsDental hygiene and nursing.
LimitationsOT/PT, College of Fine Arts
Notable Academic Programs- Journalism - Famous Alumni of the USD Media and Journalism Department include Al Neuharth, creator of USA Today and Tom Brokaw, author and NBC Nightly News anchor. The department send students around the world for internships and has a strong reputation for graduating students who work at a national-level.
- Music - USD is home to the National Music Museum and offers opportunities for studies in musical history, performance and education. USD ensembles have won several national awards.
- Psychology - In addition to addiction studies, counseling and other psychology fields, USD is home to the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI), one of the leading agencies in the field of disaster psychology. Many faculty actively respond to natural and man-made disasters the world over and specialized classes and a minor in these issues is available.
- Business - The Beacom School of Business is the region’s leader in business education offering a quality program that is fully accredited by AACSB International.
- Computer Science - At USD, our award-winning and highly experienced faculty have more than 35 combined years of teaching experience, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning and more. We are the first computer science program in the state of South Dakota, offering the state's only artificial intelligence program. Our students learn to think outside the box and creatively solve problems.
Unique Academic Programs
- American Indian Studies - Students can study Lakota culture, language and governance, as well as broader Native American policy and history.
- Lakota - Lakota Sioux language, culture and governance.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Advertising, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Science, Business, Business Administration, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Coaching, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Computer and Information Science, Conservation Biology, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Dance, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Exercise Science, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Geography, German, Gerontology, Graphic Design, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, History, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Junior High/Middle School Education, Kinesiology, Lakota, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Military Sciences, Music, Music Education, Native American/American Indian Studies, Neuroscience, Painting, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Russian, Sculpture, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/23/23
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $4716.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Admission Fee |
$20 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$150 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$100 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
| Activity Fee |
$54.50 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$170 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
| International Student Fee |
$150 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: The international student fee applies only to students on an F-1 visa.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 05/23/23
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 34% living on campus
- Double: $2329
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
Off-Campus Housing
Notes About HousingDouble occupancy traditional style dorm room
$2329
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansYote Pack 70 (Default Meal Plan)
70 meals/semester
$1,180.00 flex/semester
Available to ALL students
$1,999.00/semester
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/23/23
Exchange with Canada - Health InsuranceStudents do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements
