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College Profile for : University of South Dakota

The University of South Dakota, the state’s oldest university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current president is Jim Abbott. The university has been accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools since 1913. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://WWW.USD.EDU

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

http://www.usd.edu/aboutU/ourvision.cfm

General Information

Other Names
Type	Public, 4-year or above
Control	Public
Size	5,000 - 9,999
Campus Setting	Town: Distant
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
Yes	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
Yes	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Yes	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers