Military & Veterans' Admissions
Find your new home as a Coyote by joining the University of South Dakota's welcoming community of veterans, active military and military family members.
Designed for you
The University of South Dakota is proud to serve our student veterans, current military members and the families of military members. We are committed to supporting those who have served our country and want to make your transition to college life as seamless as possible.
Getting Started
As a current military member or veteran you will follow the standard application procedure that is relevant to you and your educational background.
Welcome
If you are a first-time college student who has never been enrolled in post-secondary study, you should apply as a first-time undergraduate student.
To apply as a first-time freshman and to make USD your college home, you should:
- Have graduated or will soon graduate from high school or receive a GED
AND - Have not enrolled in another college or university after graduating from high school or earning a GED
View all application and admissions requirements.
Welcome Back
If you were enrolled at the University of South Dakota and are returning after a deployment, you will need to complete the freshman student application. View all application and admissions requirements.
Following application you will need to submit the veterans' information form to begin the re-enrollment process. The form is sent to the university's certifying official in the USD Office of the Registrar. Upon receipt, the certifying official will submit an enrollment certificate to the VA. The certificate is processed by the VA in approximately 6-8 weeks.
Welcome Transfers!
If you are a student who was or is currently enrolled in post-secondary study at another college or university and are now interested in undergraduate admission at the University of South Dakota you should apply as a transfer student.
In addition to finding the correct application procedure based on your transfer student status, you will also find information about cost, transferring credits, class substitutions, articulation agreements, appeals process and how to register for classes as a non-degree seeking student.
After applying, you will need to submit the appropriate forms and instructions to use your VA educational benefits.
Contact Veterans' Services for More Information
If you have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree and are looking to continue your studies as a graduate student at the University of South Dakota, you should apply for Graduate School Admission.
Proud to Support Our Military
USD proudly fosters and encourages the USD’s military community on-campus, online and overseas. We focus on academic achievement and career transition. G.I. Jobs designates USD as a "Military Friendly" school for its commitment to supporting student veterans on-campus and in their careers.
One-Stop Office for Veterans' Support
