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Graduate Admissions

Imagine the Possibilities

South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University offers graduate programs that are full of proud university tradition, exciting research possibilities and plenty of options to meet your interests. Start your journey with us today!

Application Deadlines
  • Fall semester – April 15
  • Spring semester – Oct. 15

Applications submitted after the above deadlines are not guaranteed formal review by the respective department and may not be issued an admission decision.

Some departments have earlier deadlines and/or only admit for certain terms! Please check with your before applying.

Application Types

Applicants applying to an engineering graduate program in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering must complete the EngineeringCAS application.

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Non-Degree Seeking

Not interested in earning a full graduate degree at this time but would like to take graduate-level courses? Apply as a non-degree-seeking graduate student!
Admission Forms

Admission Requirements

Please be aware that some programs have additional requirements or higher minimum requirements. Consult the for program specific requirements. SDSU requires:

  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional acceptance.
  • An official bachelor's degree transcript or evaluation. If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete transcript. If you are accepted, a complete transcript or transcript evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
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Domestic Applicants

Graduate admission requirements for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
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International Applicants

Graduate admission requirements for non-U.S. citizens.
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Current SDSU Students

Current students applying to add an additional credential or are switching programs will not be required to pay the $36 application fee for a second time. Graduating students applying for a new degree must complete the online application.
Contact Admissions
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Office of Admissions
Physical Address
1175 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Enrollment Services Center, Box 511
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.