EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN South Dakota

Fall, 2020

Prepared by the Council on College Admission in South Dakota as an information guide for high school students. Planning Questions

Use this publication to help you select which 6. What is the percentage of graduates in this course of institutions you wish to visit during your post-high study who find work? What is the average school planning. You may also want to ask the starting salary? institutional representative(s) some of the following questions: 7. How large will the typical class be at this school?

1. Does this school have a program that will prepare 8. What options are available at this school in case my me for the career field I really want? goals change?

2. What are the institution’s admission requirements? 9. What about... health services? 3. What are the application deadlines for the library? admission and financial aid? employment counseling? personal counseling? 4. What are the full costs of attending this academic advising? school, including: Tuition & Fees? 10. Are there sports, clubs and other extra- Room and Board? curricular activities to help “round out” the Books? educational experience?

5. Can credits earned at this school be transferred to other schools?

A Student Planning Guide

This publication is intended to assist persons exploring the many options available to them upon completion of high school. It includes information on a number of post-secondary education institutions. Also check:

School Counselors: Your best resource for planning. They have materials on many post-secondary institutions and funding, and can answer questions about the basic steps necessary to further explore your interests.

Campus Visits: Once you have narrowed your choices to two or three schools contact the admission offices to arrange a visit before making a final decision.

SD Post High School Planning Days: Half-day programs sponsored by the Council on College Admission in South Dakota and local school districts, bringing together representatives from many of the institutions listed in this publication to answer questions about planning for college.

For additional copies of this publication contact:

Council on College Admission in South Dakota 1737 S Cleveland Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 [email protected]

2 - Post-High School Planning Guide Augustana University

Founded in 1860, Augustana University is a four-year, selective, residential, liberal arts university affiliated with the Lutheran Church. The University’s ideal location in Sioux Falls, a city of 190,000, offers students unparalleled opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and internships. 2001 SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57197

605-274-5516 Annual Expenses Admission Policy Applications are evaluated on the basis www.augie.edu Tuition & Fees ...... $ 34,934 of depth and quality of academic Room & Board ...... 8,283 Admission ...... 274-5516 preparation, ACT or SAT scores, the Books ...... n/a FAX ...... 274-5518 submitted writing sample, extra- Student Activity Fees ...... 950 E-Mail ...... [email protected] curricular achievement, special talents Total ...... $ 44,167 and character. Successful candidates for admission will usually meet the following To find the Admission Counselor Enrollment (Fall, 2019) minimum criteria: a 2.7 GPA and ACT serving your high school, visit Undergraduate Graduate composite score of 20. www.augie.edu/admission-staff Male ...... 667 n/a

Female ...... 1,152 n/a Financial Aid ...... 274-5216 Total ...... 1,819 313 Admission Procedures Tresse Evenson, Director To be considered for admission, a Emily Studenski, Associate Director Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 12/1 student needs to: 1 Complete and submit the application Kelly Lang, Assistant Director for admission. Online applications are Academic Support Services ..... 274-5503 Accreditation available at www.augie.edu. There is American Chemical Society, North Central Susan Bies Association of Colleges and Schools, National no fee to apply. Council for the Accreditation of Teacher 2 Send an official copy of your high Registrar ...... 274-4121 Education, National League of Nursing, National school transcript. Joni Krueger Association of Schools of Music 3 Arrange for the results of the ACT or NOTE: E-Mail addresses for above are first

SAT to be sent to the University name.last [email protected]

Athletic Conference

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conf. (NSIC)

NCAA Division II

Programs Offered

Engineering Management Sign Language Interpreting Majors: Accounting Engineering Physics Sociology Professional Accountancy English Spanish Important Dates Anthropology Environmental Studies Special Education (NCATE) Exercise Science Sport Management Art To find a list of visit and scholarship Biochemistry Fitness Management Theatre events visit www.augie.edu/visit Biology French Pre-professional programs: Business Administration German Architecture Entrepreneurship Government & International Athletic Training Finance Affairs Chiropractic Management History Dentistry Marketing Interdisciplinary Studies Engineering Non-profit Management International Studies Law Chemical Physics Journalism Genetic Counseling Mathematics Chemistry Medicine Medical Lab Science Chemistry (ACS) Mortuary Science College Codes Classics Modern Foreign Languages Occupational Therapy Music (NASM) Communication/Business Optometry ACT Code ...... 3902 Music Education Communication Disorders Parish Ministries Nursing (NLN, CCNE) Communication Studies Pharmacy SAT Code ...... 6015 Philosophy Computer Information Physical Therapy Physical Education Financial Aid Code ...... 003458 Systems Physicians Assistant Physics Computer Science Theology (Seminary) Psychology Data Science Veterinary Science Economics Religion Elementary Education Secondary Education (NCATE) Certification Augustana University — 3 Avera Health Avera is an integrated health system comprised of 330 locations in more than100 communities throughout South Dakota and surrounding states. Avera serves a geographical footprint of more than 72,000 square miles and 86 counties, and a population of one million. Avera’s quality care has been nationally recognized Avera McKennan through numerous award programs. With more than 18,000 employees and Hospital and physicians, Avera is one of South Dakota’s largest private employers. Health care is truly sacred work, a special calling and a privilege. Employees are encouraged to University Health live out Avera’s core values of compassion, hospitality and stewardship. Center Avera McKennan Avera Sacred Heart

School of Radiologic School of Radiologic School of Radiologic Technology Technology Technology 1325 S Cliff Ave Sioux Falls, SD Annual Costs Tuition and Fees First Year Second Year Phone: 605-322-1720  Fees: $500 annually Tuition/Fees .. $ 2,900 ...... $ 2,200  Tuition: $2,000 annually Susan Calmus, Program Director Uniforms ...... 250 ...... 250 ...... [email protected] TOTAL ...... $ 3,150 ...... $ 2,450  Textbooks: Approximately $1,200/first

Application Fee: $200 (Applied to 1st year tuition). year and $400/second year See website for additional information: https://www.avera.org/health-care- Enrollment ...... 10  Markers: $32.00 professionals/avera-mckennan-school-of- radiologic-technology Application Process  Memberships: $170 annually 1. Submit a completed application form. Uniforms: Students are required to wear - Fill out the application form online and  Important Dates then print it. surgical scrub type uniforms (in hunter green). The costs vary considerably, - If you require more space than allotted depending on individual preference. Radiologc Technology for the narrative questions, you can Uniforms are the responsibility of the Registration Deadline ...... January 15 create a separate document to type and student. print your answers. A written notice of acceptance or rejection 2. Submit a $30.00 nonrefundable processing will be sent to all applicants no later than fee along with the application form. Enrollment ...... 6 March 15. 3. Submit official high school and college transcripts. Application Process 4. Submit American College Testing Program Those seeking admission can obtain (ACT) scores. application materials beginning October 1 by Avera Sacred Heart 5. Submit three Avera McKennan School of calling 605-668-8158. No provisions are Radiologic Technology recommendation available to apply online. See website for list Hospital forms. There are two options for submitting of required materials. the reference forms: School of Radiologic • Submit the forms in a sealed envelope Application Deadline with the reference's signature across the The program director reviews all complete Technology flap. Or, applications. Personal interviews are granted 501 Summit • Each person providing a reference can and arranged with eligible applicants. submit the form via email directly to the Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-668-8158 [email protected] email address. Interview Process Interviews will be held with the Admissions Anessa Van Osdel, Program Director, 6. It is highly suggested that the recommendation forms be filled out by a Committee for those eligible and with ...... [email protected] former/current employer, faculty member, completed application materials.

advisor, or an individual who can speak of The composite score from application See website for additional information: your academic ability, work ethic, and materials and personal interview will be https://www.avera.org/health-care- character. combined to determine student selection. The professionals/avera-sacred-heart-hospital- Interview Process final decision for admission into the School of school-of-radiologic-technology/application- Upon receiving all the above materials, the Radiologic Technology will be at the and-admission/ Program Director will determine if academic discretion of the Admissions Committee. admission requirements have been met. A Upon acceptance into the program, a deposit COLLEGE CODES personal interview will be arranged with those of $250 is required to hold the position for Radiologic Technology applicants meeting the admission requirements in the next program start date. The program the months of January and February. If you do Avera McKennan ...... ACT—3917 starts in August of each year. not meet the requirements, you will receive a ...... Financial Aid — 00492900 written explanation. In the event of a student’s withdrawal prior to

The Admissions Committee will review the data the start of the program, an applicant may be Avera Sacred Heart ...... OPEID—005987 submitted by each applicant who qualified for an selected from an alternate list, pending the interview, and the top candidates will be selected discretion of the Admissions Committee. 4 — Avera Health for acceptance into the program. Black Hills State University Black Hills State University is a regional master’s level institution located in Spearfish, South Dakota, a community of approximately 12,000, in the heart of the scenic Northern Black Hills. The University offers more than 79 academic programs at the associate, bachelor, and master’s degree levels. With a current enrollment exceeding 4,000 students, BHSU is the largest university in the region. BHSU students have the opportunity to be involved in campus events and organizations with nearly 90 plus campus groups from which to choose. BHSU is a great place to learn and to live, with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the greater Black Hills region. The campus leads the region with sustainability degrees/ efforts and academic programs in business (AASCB), health sciences, education, exercise science and natural sciences.

Annual Costs Admission Policy For full academic year Admittance to BHSU is based on the (based on 30 credit hours for 2020-21) academic and personal qualifications of the Tuition: ...... $ 8,672 applicant in accordance with SD Board of Books ...... 1,200 Regents regulations. Students must have 1200 University St. Fees ...... (Included in Tuition) completed the following core with at least a Spearfish, SD 57799-9502 Room/Board: ...... 7,142 2.0 GPA: Total ...... $ 17,014 4 years of English 800-All-BHSU 3 years of Social Studies Enrollment (Fall, 2019) 3 years of Math (algebra or advanced) Undergraduate Graduate 3 years of Lab Science www.BHSU.edu Men ...... 1,417 1 year of Fine Arts Women ...... ______2,438 ...... In addition, students must also meet one of Admissions ...... 642-6343 Total ...... 3,698 ...... 160 the following requirements: minimum Fax ...... 642-6254

Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 20/1 cumulative GPA of 2.6, minimum composite E-Mail ...... [email protected] ACT score of 18, or class rank in the top 60% Joe Rainboth, Director of Admissions of graduating class. Accreditation BHSU - Rapid City, SD ...... 718-4112 BHSU is fully accredited by International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education, National Council for Financial Aid ...... 642-6145 Accreditation of Teacher Education, North Central Admission Procedures Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Applicants should submit an application for Fax ...... 642-6913 Assn. of Schools of Music, SD Dept of Education and Cultural Kim Nida, Assistant Director Affairs, Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, admission, $20 application fee, ACT scores and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of and a high school transcript. Upon Business (AACSB) Registrar ...... 642-6092 acceptance, a Residence Life and medical April Meeker, Director of Records immunization form will be sent out to be Athletic Conference completed prior to class registration. Disability Services ...... 642-6099 NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC)

Programs Offered Bachelor Degrees Political Science Master Degrees

American Indian Studies Professional Accountancy Business Administration (MBA) Biology Psychology Curriculum & Instruction K-12 Business Administration Sociology - Education Technology Important Dates - Accounting - Culture & Society - Math Education - Economics & Finance - Law & Justice - Science Education Application for Admission ...... Rolling - Social Resilience - Entrepreneurial Studies Integrative Genomics - Human Resource Mgmt. Spanish Reading Scholarship Priority Deadline - Management Studio Art Secondary Education - Marketing Strategic Leadership ...... Jan. 15, 2021 - Tourism & Hospitality Mgmt. Bachelor Degrees-Teaching Sustainability Chemistry Art Financial Aid Application Priority Communication Studies & Theatre Biology Pre-Professional Areas of Study - Speech Communication Early Childhood/Special Ed. Agriculture Deadline (FAFSA) ...... Dec. 1, 2020 - Theatre Elementary Education Chiropractic Medicine Corporate Communication English Dental Hygiene Scholarship information available at English History Dentistry www.BHSU.edu/scholarships Environmental Physical Science K-12 Special Education Law Exercise Science Mathematics Medicine - Management Mathematics & Science Nursing - Science - Biology Occupational Therapy General Studies - Chemistry Optometry Graphic Design - Earth Science Pharmacy - Physics History Physical Therapy Human Services Music - Instrumental Physician Assistant - Family Studies Renewable Natural Resources Mgmt. College Codes - Vocal - Community Studies - Fisheries & Biology Physical Education - Justice Studies - Forestry Mass Communication Science ACT Code ...... 3904 - Range Management - Graphic Communication - Biology - Wildlife Management - Integrated Media - Chemistry Veterinary Medicine SAT Code ...... 6042 - Photography - Earth Science Associate Degrees - Public Relations - Physics Financial Aid Code ...... 003459 - Science Communication Social Science Applied Health Sciences - Sports Media Spanish General Studies Mathematics Speech Human Services Music - Speech Communication - Aging & the Elderly Black Hills State University — 5 Outdoor Education - Theatre - Community Service - Justice Studies Photography Tourism & Hospitality Mgmt. Physical Science Dakota State University Now well into its second century of providing innovative and challenging higher education opportunities, DSU, a Board of Regents institution located in Madison, SD, has been nationally recognized for its integration of computer technology into programs in business, teacher education, liberal arts, information systems, mathematics, the sciences and medical services. The University offers both graduate and undergraduate courses via Internet to students throughout the world.

Annual Costs Admission Policy Tuition and Fees ...... $ 8,742.00 Board of Regents Basic Requirements: 820 North Washington Ave. Fees (yearly wireless computer fee) .. 793.50 Top 60% of graduating class OR ACT Books (approximate)...... 1,200.00 Madison, SD 57042 Composite Score of 18 or above OR HS Room/Board ...... 7,148.00 GPA of 2.6 or higher on 4.0 scale AND TOTAL ...... $ 17,888.50 (888) 378-9988 (In-State Tuition, 2 semesters,  4 years of English  15 credits per semester) 3 years of Advanced Mathematics

www.dsu.edu  3 years of Laboratory Science Enrollment (Fall, 2019)  3 years of Social Studies [email protected] Male ································· 2.072  1 year of Fine Arts Female ······························· 1,196 Students not eligible under these Admissions ...... 256-5139 Total ································· 3,268 requirements may apply for admission FAX ...... (605) 256-5020 into our associate programs. Amy Crissinger, Dir. of Admissions .. 256-5696 Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 19/1 [email protected]

Amber Schmidt, Asst. Dir. Admiss. ... 256-5079 Accreditation Admission Procedures [email protected] The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of To apply for admission, students must Colleges and Schools through the Academic Quality Improvement Admis. Specialist Program (AQIP) process; Council for the Accreditation of Educator submit the following: an application for Rose O’Brien, ...... 256-5145 Preparation (CAEP); Division of Education of the South Dakota [email protected] Department of Education and Cultural Affairs; Accreditation Council for admission, $20 application fee, a Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); State Approving Agency as complete, official high school transcript, Samantha Heap, Admis. Specialist. ... 256-5741 programs eligible for veterans benefits; Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); Commission on Accreditation for Health official college transcript and a copy of [email protected] Informatics and Information Management Education; Service members Opportunity College the ACT or SAT profile. Micah Brandsrud, Admis. Specialist. . 256-5142 Students can also apply on-line at [email protected] Athletic Conference www.dsu.edu/apply Bailee Matucha, Admis. Spec...... 256-5109 North Star Athletic Association [email protected]

Tory Bickett, Senior Secretary ...... 256-5178 Degrees Offered [email protected] BACHELOR’S DEGREES · Mathematics, B.S. UNDERGRADUATE Financial Aid ...... 256-5152 · Accounting, B.B.A.* Information Systems Specialization CERTIFICATES Cryptography Specialization Laura Reed ([email protected]) · Analytical Science, B.S. · Banking Security* Secondary Education Specialization · Biology Education, B.S.E. VA Specialist ...... 256-5742 Intermediate Education · Cybersecurity* · Biology, B.S. Specialization · Data Analytics* Austin Slaughter ([email protected]) · Business Education, B.S.E. · Network & Security · Health Coding* · Business Technology, B.B.A.*+ Career Placement ...... 256-5122 Administration, B.S.* · Health Information Specialist* · Computer Education, B.S.E. · Physical Education, B.S.E. · Network Services* Registrar ...... 256-5143 · Computer Game Design, B.S. · Professional Accountancy, B.S.* · Network and Telecom- · Computer Information Systems, munications Administration* Kathy Callies ([email protected]) B.S.*+ ASSOCIATE’S DEGREES · Online Secondary Education* ADA Coordinator ...... 256-5121 Business Analytics Specialization · Business Management, A.S.*+ · Software Development* Project Management Specialization · General Studies, A.A.* Application Development Jordan Schuh ([email protected]) · Health Information Technology, GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Specialization · Banking Security* · Computer Science, B.S.*+ A.S.*+ Other Numbers: · Business Analytics* Artificial Intelligence-Machine · Network & Security Athletics ...... 256-5229 Learning Specialization Administration, A.S.*+ · Ethical Hacking* Housing ...... 256-5146 Software Engineering Specialization · Software Development, A.S. · Health Care Data Analytics* · Cyber Leadership and · Web Development, A.S. · Information Technology* Intelligence, B.S.* · Mathematics* · Cyber Operations, B.S.*+ Important Dates GRADUATE DEGREES PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS · Digital Arts and Design, B.S. · Analytics, M.S.* · Accelerated Nursing Financial Aid Priority Date ...... March 1 Computer Graphic Specialization · Business Administration, · Chiropractic Medicine Digital Sound Design Specialization M.B.A.*+ Production Animation · Dentistry · Computer Science, M.S.* Scholarship Date ...... March 1 Specialization · Law · Cyber Defense, M.S.C.D.*+ · Elementary Education, B.S.E.* · Medicine · Educational Technology, · Elementary Education / Special · Mortuary Science M.S.E.D.* College Codes Education, B.S.E.* · Veterinary Medicine · Health Informatics & · English Education, B.S.E. · Occupational Therapy Informational Management, ACT Code ...... 3910 · English for New Media, B.S. · Optometry M.S.* · Exercise Science, B.S. · Pharmacy · Cyber Operations, Ph.D. SAT Code ...... 6247 · Finance, B.B.A. · Physical Therapy · Cyber Defense, Ph.D. · General Studies, B.G.S.* · Physician’s Assistant Financial Aid Code ...... 003463 · Health Information · Information Systems, Ph.D. · Information Systems, M.S. Administration, B.S.*+ * Available Online 6 — Dakota State University · Management, B.B.A.* + Available at the Community · Marketing, B.B.A.* College in Sioux Falls Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a vibrant university community rooted in a strong commitment to academic excellence, career preparation and a personalized learning experience for each student. The college offers more than 40 academic programs. Students in all majors have opportunities to participate in collaborative research projects and unique internships. Small class sizes, dynamic campus life, expert faculty and some of the best college facilities in the region encourage relationship-building. DWU is dedicated to an innovative learning experience that encourages entrepreneurial leadership, intentional faith conversations and genuine service to 1200 West University Ave. others. The DWU commitment to the discovery of individual strengths ensures that Mitchell, SD 57301-4398 graduates are equipped to be strategic thinkers and ethical leaders, whether they pursue advanced degrees or careers. 800-333-8506

www.dwu.edu Annual Costs Application Procedures Tuition and Fees ...... $ 28,700 Admissions ...... 995-2650 Room & Board ...... 7,100 Students will be considered for FAX ...... (605) 995-2699 Service & Activity Fee ...... 1,050 admission when they submit: E-Mail...... [email protected] TOTAL ...... $ 36,850 1 Application for admission. Fredel Thomas, VP of Admissions

2 Official high school transcript or GED ………...... [email protected] Enrollment (Fall, 2019) record. Jordan Gau, Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions Undergraduate Graduate 3 Results from the ACT or SAT...... [email protected] Men ...... 319 ...... 50 Women ...... 423 ...... 81 Apply online—www.dwu.edu/apply Derek Lien, Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions Total ...... 742 ...... 131 ...... [email protected]

Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 13/1 After we receive your application, an Natasha Letcher, Admissions Counselor ...... [email protected] Admissions Counselor will contact you Accreditation to help you through the rest of the Connor Hopkins, Admissions Counselor Higher Learning Commission of the North Central process. You should also complete a Free ...... [email protected]

Association. SD Dept. of Education, SD Board of Application for Federal Student Aid Lisa Larson, Campus Visit Coordinator Nursing. National League for Nursing, United (FAFSA). Families may complete the ...... [email protected] Methodist University Senate, Commission on FAFSA beginning Oct. 1, 2020, using Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Missy Leuthold, Adult & Online Enrollment 2019 tax information. This allows earlier Coordinator .... [email protected] Athletic Conference determination of your financial aid Financial Aid ...... 995-2656 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)-NAIA Div. award package. II; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , Mary Alexander, Dir. of Financial Aid (CCNE); International Assembly for Collegiate ...... [email protected]

Business Education. (IACBE) Kristy Ehlebracht, Fin. Aid. Counselor ...... [email protected]

Programs Offered Registrar ...... 995-2642 Jerry Luckett ...... [email protected] Allied Health* Digital Communications* Nursing Career Services ...... 995-2950 Athletic Training Digital Media and Design Political Science* Behavioral Sciences Graphic Design Psychology Disability Services ...... 995-2904 Biochemistry Web Design Religious Studies Laurie Johnson ... [email protected]

Biology Education Christian Leadership Business Office, Carol Weiss ...... 995-2693 Business Administration Elementary Education Spanish* ...... [email protected] Accounting Biology Education Sport, Exercise and Athletic Department ...... 995-2112 Ag English Education Wellness Campus Life ...... 995-2160

Construction Mgmt. History Education Theatre Economics* Mathematics Education Wildlife Management Important Dates Entrepreneurial Music Education Wildlife Law Visit Days ...... Oct. 30, 2020 Leadership Special Education Enforcement ...... Jan. 15 & Mar. 26, 2021 Finance English Scholarship Days ...... Nov. 20 & Feb. 14 Management Creative Writing* *Available only as a minor Marketing Literature* Financial Aid priority date: ...... February 1 Sports Management Family Studies* Preprofessional Programs Chemistry* General Science Pre-law College Codes Coaching* History Pre-medicine and Related ACT Code ...... 3906 Communication Mathematics Health Arts Professions SAT Code ...... 6155 Criminal Justice Actuarial Science Pre-physical therapy Forensic Science and Music Pre-theology Financial Aid Code ...... 003461 Investigation* Nonprofit Administration Dakota Wesleyan University — 7 Lake Area Technical College Lake Area Technical Institute is an accredited public technical institute and is located in Watertown, SD. Lake Area Tech offers a variety of programs of study and serves more than 2,600 students annually. Students may take advantage of services that range from a Placement and Career Center office, Financial Aid, Counseling, Food Service, Bookstore and Library. Many student activities and P.O. Box 730 organizations are also available for student participation. 1201 Arrow Avenue Lake Area Tech - It’s your world. Watertown, SD 57201-0730

800-657-4344 Annual Costs Admission Procedure Tuition ...... $ 3,630 The following information is needed for www.lakeareatech.edu (Based on 15 credits x 2 semesters) admission:

Departmental Fees (avg.) ...... 2,952  Completed application and $25 fee. Admissions ...... 882-5284 Books (Avg. dep. on program) ..... 1,460 Applicants may apply online at FAX ...... 882-6299 Room/Board ...... n/a www.lakeareatech.edu. Darren Shelton, Lead Admissions Rep. &  Official high school transcript or GED TOTAL (Avg. dep. on program) ..... $ 8,042 Online Student Success Coach ...... ext. 230 scores. [email protected]  ACT score or campus entrance test score.

Katie Gamber, Admissions Rep...... ext. 247  Official college transcripts, if applicable. [email protected] Enrollment (Fall, 2019)  OTA & PTA applicants must also submit Kristina Pearson, Admissions Rep...... ext. 244 a written essay. See website for details. [email protected] Men ...... 1,304 Emily Wall, Admissions Rep...... ext. 377 Women ...... 1,315 Upon acceptance, a $25 acceptance fee and [email protected] Total ...... 2,619 $125 tuition deposit ($150 total) is required Chris Schanzenbach, Admiss. Rep. to secure the applicant’s position in the chris.schanzenbach.lakareatech.edu Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 17/1 program. Nikki Mark, Admissions Rep...... ext. 341 [email protected] Applications accepted beginning September 1, Financial Aid ...... 882-5284 2020, for the 2021-2022 academic school [email protected] Accreditation year. Marlene Seeklander, Director ...... ext. 255 The Higher Learning Commission, A Carrie Jordanger, Representative ..... ext. 254 Commission of the North Central Early applications are recommended for Julie Forman, Representative Association of Colleges and Schools. students who wish to secure admittance at the & VA Certifying Official ...... ext. 301 most desirable time. Lisa McPeek, Admin. Asst...... ext. 274 Other Student Service Contacts ...... 882-5284 Programs Offered Nichole Anderson, Registrar ...... ext. 249  TechKnowledge John Deere Option Eric Schultz, Director of Enrollment ... ext. 228 Agriculture  Agri-Business Option  Tractor Option Lori Kwasniewski, Special Needs, Testing  Agri-Production Option  Truck Option & ADA Compliance ...... ext. 399  Commodity Merchandising Option Electronic Systems Technology Jessi Wetsel, Counselor ...... ext. 216  Dairy Option Energy Operations  Livestock Production and Management Energy Technology Julie Mollenhoff, Placement ...... ext. 256  General Agriculture Environmental Technology Lee Quale, Dual Status Coord...... ext. 220  Precision Technology Option Financial Services Stephanie Danielson, ...... ext. 337 Automotive Technology  Agri-Financial Services Option  Light Duty Diesel Option Dir, of Student Success and Equality  Business Accounting Option Aviation LuAnn Strait, Director ...... ext. 241  Consumer Financial Services Option  Aviation Maintenance Technology Heavy Equipment Operator  Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Emails: first name.last [email protected] High Performance Engine Machining  Unmanned Aerial Systems Human Services Technician  Operator/Technician Option  Child Development Option Building Trades Technology Important Dates  Developmental Disabilities Option Visitation Days Business Associate  Mental Health/Activity Technician Option Senior Tech Day... Nov. 4, ‘20 & Feb. 3, ‘21  Entrepreneurship Option  Youth Offender Option Junior Tech Day ...... March 31, 2021  Human Resource Associate Option Law Enforcement  Marketing & Management Option Scholarship Applications ...... March 31, 2021 Med/Fire Rescue  Photography/Media Option  Emergency Medical Specialist FAFSA Priority Date ...... April 1, 2021 Community Health Worker  Paramedic Diploma Nursing Applications ...... Dec. 1, 2020 Computer Information Systems Medical Assisting  Networking and Cyber Security Specialist Medical Lab Technician Physical Therapist Asst. Applications Option ...... Dec. 19, 2020  Programming Specialist Option Nursing (LPN/RN) Big Camp Out ...... March 4, 2021  Graphic Design & Visual Digital Visual Occupational Therapy Assistant NESD Scrubs Camp ...... Feb. 9, 2021 Communications Specialist Physical Therapist Assistant Cosmetology Precision Machining College Codes Custom Paint & Fabrication Robotics ACT Code ...... 4957 Dental Assisting (Certified) Welding Technology SAT Code ...... N/A Diesel Technology Financial Aid Code ...... 005309  Diesel Technology Caterpillar – Think BIG  CNH Forging the Future Online degrees available.  Light Duty Diesel Go to www.lakeareatech.edu 8 — Lake Area Technical College Mitchell Technical College

Founded in 1968, Mitchell Technical College is a public two-year technical college offering certificates, diplomas and Associate of Applied Science degrees in more than thirty programs. Located on Interstate 90, Mitchell is only a short distance from Sioux Falls and the Missouri River. The 80-acre campus features four buildings equipped with the best in modern technology. Student housing is located adjacent to the campus and a variety of student organizations are offered. 1800 East Spruce Street Annual Costs Admission Policy Mitchell, SD 57301 In order to be considered for admission to Mitchell (Based upon averages. Some programs will vary.) Technical College, an applicant must complete the Tuition (two semesters) ...... $ 3,267 following requirements: 800-684-1969 Fees ...... 3,132 1. Submit an Application for Admission. The Books (avg.)** ...... 850 application form is available at most high school www.mitchelltech.edu offices, at the MTC campus and online on the Room/Board* ...... * MTC website. It is free to apply. E-Mail: [email protected] TOTAL ...... $ 7,249 2. Send an official copy of your academic records (high school transcript, college transcript or high Admissions ...... 995-3025 *Students are responsible for their own housing and school equivalency certificate). Your high school, FAX ...... (605) 995-3067 related costs while attending Mitchel Tech. the registrar of the last college you attended, or Dean of Enrollment Services **Book costs vary by program. the testing center where you took the General Clayton Deuter, Education Development test can provide copies [email protected] of your academic records. Jenna Reis, Director of Admissions 3. In order to be accepted into a full-time program [email protected] of study, you must meet the required entrance Riley Zoss, Admissions Representative Enrollment (Fall, 2019) examination scores or submit entrance [email protected] examination test scores ie. ACT, SAT, Sara Holzer, Admissions Representative Men ...... 798 ACCUPLACER, etc. MTC accepts the Smarter [email protected] Women ...... 393 Balanced test with scores of 3 or higher in English/ Kelsey Ziebart, Admissions Representative Total ...... 1,191 Language Arts (ELA) and Math. All applicants [email protected] must submit entrance examination scores or Hillary Vining, Enrollment Coordinator Student/faculty ratio ...... 13/1 schedule an appointment to complete the [email protected] entrance exam. Test scores from a 5-year period Melinda Bamsey, Administrative Specialist will be accepted. [email protected] 4. Pay a $60 non-refundable matriculation fee. 5. After acceptance to a program: Financial Aid ...... 995-3052 • A start date will be identified. Morgan Huber, Director of Financial Aid Accreditations • Students will register for courses. [email protected] 6. Once a program is full, a tuition deposit of $150 The Higher Learning Commission will be required of all students accepted to that Carmen Neugebauer, Asst. Director (www.hlcommission.org), (800) 821-7440. South program. This is a tuition deposit and will be [email protected] Dakota State Legislature. National Accrediting applied to the student’s tuition the first semester Placement ...... 995-7194 Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Commission of classes. In the event a student opts not to Career Serv. and Advising Dir. on Accreditation of Allied Health Education attend, the tuition deposit is non-refundable. Janet Greenway, [email protected] Programs. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. HVAC Excellence. American Culinary Federation. Disabilities Coordinator ...... 995-7135 Mateya Berg, Learning Services Coord. [email protected]

Programs Offered Registrar ...... 995-7103 Jill Greenway Agriculture & Transportation Technologies Engineering Technologies [email protected] Agronomy Automated Engineering Technology Animal Science Automation Controls/SCADA Scholarships ...... 995-7144 Agricultural Business Geospatial Technologies Robin Jacobsen Diesel Power—Ag Power Technology Information Systems Technology [email protected] Diesel Power—Light Truck Technology Wi-Fi and Broadband Technologies Power Sports & Marine Technology Precision Ag Technology Health Sciences Important Dates Human Services Technician Business & Service Industries Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarships open Jan. 1st Accounting Medical Assistant Applications are accepted at any time. Business Management Medical Laboratory Technology Culinary Academy of South Dakota Medical Office Professional Exploration Days ...... Nov. 5, 2020 Radiation Therapy Jan. 27; Feb. 25; Mar. 24, April 15; Construction & Manufacturing Technologies Radiologic Technology July 14, 2021 Architectural Design & Building Construction Registered Nursing Electrical Construction & Maintenance Heating and Cooling Technology Online Programs Machining & Manufacturing Administrative Office Specialist College Codes Progressive Welding Technology Medical Office Professional Small Business Management Energy Production & Transmission ACT Code ...... 4958 Speech Language Pathology Assistant Electrical Utilities and Substation Technology Natural Gas Technology SAT Code ...... N/A

Power Line Construction & Maintenance Utilities Technology Financial Aid Code ...... 008284 Wind Turbine Technology Mitchell Technical Institutue — 9 Mount Marty University

Mount Marty University is a private Catholic, Benedictine co-educational liberal arts college. Primary emphasis is placed on the development of each person as a complete human being with intellectual, professional and personal skills and a composite of moral, spiritual and social values. The People: Mount Marty enrolls over 1,000 students of all faiths. Students come from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Classes are taught by professors, not graduate students. The small student-faculty ratio fosters personalized learning where teaching is the highest priority. The Place: Mount Marty is located on the bluffs of the Missouri River in Yankton, South Dakota, with additional locations in Watertown and Sioux Falls. The 80-acre campus has a mix of modern and historic buildings. The campus has a new Avera Science and Nursing Center. Likewise, a new 100,000 square foot Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse, which is under construction, will be completed in the fall of 2020.

Academics: Mount Marty is known for value-centered education and professional 1105 West 8th Street preparation. We are on the leading edge of teaching and learning as defined by student Yankton, SD 57078-3724 achievement and a high placement rate. MMU connects you to the real world of work through practicums, internships and experimental learning. Main Campus in Yankton; Locations in Watertown, Sioux Falls

www.mountmarty.edu Annual Costs Admission Criteria Tuition ...... $ 26,926 INCOMING FRESHMEN Admission ...... (605) 668-1545 Books ...... 1,200  2.0 high school GPA, 500 GED Score E-Mail .... [email protected] Fees ...... 2,210 of 12 HiSet Score Ashley Dimmer, Assoc. Dir. of Admissions Room & Board ...... 8,346  18 ACT/940 SAT (Reading & Math) [email protected] ...... 668-1489 TOTAL ...... $ 38,483 (if under 21)

Arielle Kneifl, Enrollment Counselor [email protected] ...... 668-1517 Enrollment (Fall, 2019) Admission Procedures Kyle McLean, Enrollment Counselor Undergraduate Graduate [email protected] ...... 668-1492 1. Submit an application for Men ...... 372 ...... 63 admission. Apply online at Corey Roach, Enrollment Counselor Women ...... 497 ...... 119 www.mountmarty.edu [email protected] ...... 668-1309 Total...... 869 ...... 182  Submit official transcripts to include Heidi Schooley, Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions high school transcript, ACT or SAT Watertown ...... 886-6777 Student/faculty ratio ...... 12/1 scores and college transcripts.

Kelsey Hunhoff, Office Manager & Events Coordinator Accreditation Albert Fernandez, Enrollment Services Coord. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Athletic Conference National League for Nursing and the South Dakota Financial Aid ...... 668-1589 Board of Nursing, Council on Accreditation of Nurse NAIA GPAC Athletic Conference Kenneth Kocer, Director Anesthesia Education Programs/Schools, American ...... [email protected] Dietetics Association, SD State Board of Education, SD State Board of Nursing. Chris Hein ...... [email protected]

Registrar ...... 668-1515 ...... [email protected] Programs Offered Special Needs/Disability Coord...... 688-1554 Jayne Arens ...... [email protected] Bachelor Degrees  Exercise Science Master Degrees

Athletics ...... 668-1241  Accounting  History  Education

 Applied Technology  Human Services  Coaching Leadership Watertown Campus ...... (605) 886-6777  Curriculum and Instruction 1201 Arrow Ave NE Management  Interdisciplinary Studies  Nursing Watertown, SD 57201  Biology  Medical Laboratory Science  Family Nursing Practitioner  Business Administration  Nursing  Psychiatric Mental Health  Banking/Finance  Performing Arts  Nurse Practitioner Important Dates  Healthcare Administration  Management  Pre-Professional Doctoral Degree 2020-21  Chiropractic  Criminal Justice Lancer Visit Day ...... Every Friday  Dentistry  Nurse Anesthesia Practice Sign-Up Online  Education  Medicine  Elementary (K-8)  Occupational Therapy Associate Degrees January 22 ...... Scholarship Deadline  Secondary (9-12)  Optometry  Accounting*  Biology  Pharmacy January 28 ...... Prestigious Scholarship Day  Business Administration*  History  Physical Therapy

 English  Veterinary Medicine  Criminal Justice*  Mathematics  Psychology  Interdisciplinary Studies* College Codes  Physical Education (K-12) ACT Code ...... 3914  Special Education (K-12)  Radiologic Technology  Paraprofessionalism

 Recreation Management & SAT Code ...... 6416  English Certificate  Literature Tourism  Management Financial Aid Code ...... 003465  Writing  Religious Studies

10 — Mount Marty University Northern State University

Northern State University offers challenging academics, a robust student leadership and involvement program, professors committed to student success, global study experiences and variety of academic programs designed to meet the demands of today’s workforce. Whether in the classroom or on-line, the Northern experience is student focused. Faculty spend one- on-one time with students and class sizes are purposefully designed to provide personal and meaningful opportunities for student engagement. U.S. News and World Report continues to recognize NSU as one of the best and most affordable baccalaureate universities in the Midwest. 1200 South Jay Street Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198 Annual Costs Admission Procedures/ Estimated expenses for one year for undergraduate 1-800-NSU-5330 students: Policy In-State Tuition ...... $ 7,541 To be admitted to Northern State northern.edu Books ...... 1,200 University, students must meet the Fees ...... 1,211 minimum course requirements with an Admissions ...... 626-2544 Room/Board ...... 7,711 average grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale): FAX ...... (605) 626-2531 TOTAL ...... $ 17,663 4 years of English E-mail ...... [email protected]

(Based on 15 credit hours per semester, 2 semesters) 3 years of Advanced Math 3 years of Lab Science Layton Cooper, Director of Admissions Enrollment (Fall, 2019) 3 years of Social Studies Tyler Haaland, Admissions Counselor Tena Heikes, Admissions Counselor Undergraduate Graduate 1 year of Fine Arts Jayde Sechser, Admissions Counselor Male ...... 1,373 AND meet ONE of the following requirements: Female ...... _____ 2,054 Katty McNeal, Campus Visit Total ...... 3,008 419  Rank in the top 60% of H.S. graduating Matthew Perreault, HSDC, Reentry class or Marcus Robinson, Transfer & Online Student/faculty ratio ...... 19/1  Achieve an ACT composite score of 18 or Becky Nelson, International Recruiter higher (SAT 870) or Laura Mount, Admisssions Operations Accreditation  Obtain a H.S. GPA of at least 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale) Coordintor. North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. National Assn. Students must submit the following: Financial Aid ...... 626-2640 of Schools of Music. National Council Sharon Kienow, Director 1. Admissions application for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Registrar ...... 626-2012 2. $20 application fee (non-refundable) South Dakota Dept. of Education Peggy Hallstrom, Registrar 3. High school transcript Disability Services ...... 626-2371 4. Official ACT or SAT scores Athletic Conference Doris Stusiak, Director Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Career Services ...... 626-2371 (NCAA Division II) Britt Lorenz, Director

Note: Emails are first name.last [email protected]

Programs Offered

Bachelor Degrees Medical Laboratory Science General Studies Accounting* Music* Important Dates Art* (Multi-media & Advertising) Music Education (instrumental & Pre-Professional Programs Art Education Vocal) Pre-Athletic Training Priority Financial Aid Application Banking and Financial Services* Musical Theatre* Chiropractic Health Care (FAFSA), WolfPACT Scholarship & Biology* Physical Education* Pre-Engineering (two-year) Biology Education Political Science* Pre-Journalism President’s Meritorious Scholarships Business Administration* Professional Accountancy (150 Pre-Mortuary Science deadline ...... March 1 Chemistry* hours) Pre-Nursing Northern Bound Days Psychology* Chemistry Education 2020 ...... Oct. 16; Nov. 6 Communication Studies* (Public Secondary Education A complete list of minors may be Relations) Sociology found at northern.edu/academics 2021 ...... Feb. 19, April 9 Spanish* Criminal Justice To schedule an individual visit contact the Economics* Spanish Education Certificates Admissions Office Elementary Education Special Education* Allied Health English* Sport Marketing & Administration* Art Administration English Education Banking (executive & intermediate) Environmental Science *Program offered as a minor Biotechnology Finance Biotechnology Entrepreneurship College Codes General Studies Associate Degrees Secondary Education (K-12) German* Banking and Financial Services Geographic Information Systems* History* ACT Code ...... 3916 Biotechnology Public History History Education Business Administration STEM Human Performance & Fitness SAT Code...... 6487 Business Administration— Teacher Education International Business Studies* Management Information Teaching English to Speakers of Marketing* Financial Aid Code ...... 003466 Systems Other Languages Management Information Systems* Criminal Justice Mathematics Education Digital Design Northern State University - 11 Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City At Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City, our mission is to provide a quality educational system to prepare students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their chosen field of study . We promote and recognize the principles of fairness, equity, inclusion, and social justice, and we affirm our commitment to recognizing and addressing all forms of racial and ethnic bias and oppression . Our culture is about bringing out the best in people and situations, changing lives, making a difference, giving back, healing the planet, and healing ourselves. 333 Omaha Street, #6-7 We also provide a solid educational foundation to empower our team Rapid City, SD 57701 members in the pursuit of excellence. We strongly believe that when people come first, success will follow. (605) 348-4247 www.paulmitchell.edu/rapidcity Tuition Application Procedure

Cosmetology 1) Complete school application Tuition ...... $ 13,985 FAX ...... (605) 348-5462 Books & Equipment ...... 2,000 2) Take two photos

Fees ...... 150 3) High School Diploma/GED COSMETOLOGY, NAIL TECHNOLOGY, TOTAL COSTS ...... $ 16,135 4) Birth Certificate or Driver’s ESTHETICS & MASSAGE: License Massage President Tuition ...... $ 8,625 5) Application Fee Peggy Sproat ...... 718-8723 Books & Equipment ...... 1,500 6) Personal Interview [email protected] Fees ...... 150 7) Entrance Essay TOTAL COSTS ...... $ 10,275 Admissions Joanna Wiseman ...... 718-6931 Esthetics [email protected] Tuition ...... $ 7,200 Heather Thrash ...... 718-6928 Books & Equipment ...... 2,100 [email protected] Fees ...... 200 TOTAL COSTS ...... $ 9,500 Financial Aid ...... 718-8732 Nail Technnology [email protected] Tuition ...... $ 3,200

Books & Equipment ...... 870 Front Desk Fees ...... 230 ...... 348-4247 TOTAL COSTS ...... $ 4,300

Programs Offered

Cosmetology

Esthetics College Codes

ACT Code ...... N/A Massage Therapy

SAT Code ...... N/A

Financial Aid Code ...... 016231 Nail Technology

12 — Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City Presentation College

Presentation College is a private Catholic school located in the plains of South Dakota. Presentation offers Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees specializing in nursing, healthcare and social sciences. PC offers a diverse campus and a welcoming family atmosphere. You will grow to be great at Presentation College. 1500 North Main Street Aberdeen, SD 57401-1280

Annual Costs Admission Policy 800-437-6060, ext. 8492

Expenses per academic year for full-time students are estimated at: To be admitted to Presentation College, presentation.edu Tuition ...... $ 20,995 students must have a minimum grade Books (estimated) ...... 1,278 point average of 2.0 and a minimum Admission ...... (605) 225-1634 Fees ...... 1,834 ACT composite score of 18 (970 SAT) or FAX ...... (605) 229-8452 Room/Board ...... 10,128 successful completion of the General Email ...... [email protected] TOTAL ...... $ 34,235 Education Development (GED) certificate. Test—optional available. India Klipfel, Director of Admissions [email protected] Enrollment (Fall, 2019) New students must submit the following: Amber Coleman, Admin. Asst. .... 229-8492 Men ...... 209 [email protected] Women ...... 375 1) Completed admission application form Total ...... 584 2) Official high school transcript Cortni Mendoza, Admissions Counselor 4) ACT or SAT scores. [email protected]

Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 10/1 5) Official transcripts from other post Jessica Papa, Admissions Counselor secondary schools attended, if any. [email protected] 6) Home schooled students must also Accreditation provide an official transcript from the Ashlyn Miller, Admissions Counselor The Higher Learning Commission of The North local home schooling guild, association, [email protected]

Central Association of Colleges and Schools, school, or detailed course descriptions, Financial Aid ...... 229-8429 Minnesota Department of Higher Education Services proficiency levels and textbooks used. Ben Allen Office, National League for Nursing Accreditation, South Dakota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Board of [email protected]

Nursing, North Dakota Board of Nursing, Joint Athletic Conference Registrar ...... 229-8424 Review Committee on Education in Radiologic NAIA Tennille Bible Technology, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Committee on North Star Athletic Association Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, GPAC Career Learning Center ...... 229-8580

Council on Social Work Education Student Services and Activities ...... 229-8416

Special Needs ...... 229-8581 Programs Offered Sophia McDemott

Bachelor of Science Nursing Completion: RN- Minors Biology BSN Business Essentials Business Psychology Coaching Communication Radiologic Technology Communication Criminal Justice Sport & Event Criminal Justice Important Dates Exercise Science Management Finance Health Science Management Nurse for a Day Healthcare Nutrition Administration Psychology Health Science Day Nursing Sports Psychology Nursing Completion: LPN Master of Science Women and Children’s

-BSN Family Nurse Practitioner Global Issues

The Saint Life

Students from 34 states in the U.S. and international students from 5 countries 92% of graduated students have jobs placement, or are in graduate school within 6 months of graduation College Codes 98% of students receive financial aid ACT Code ...... 3918 There are over 24 on-campus clubs and organizations SAT Code ...... 6582 Apartment-style suites—in the top 100 for best student housing in the nation A safe, close community environment—in the top 8% for safest college campus in the nation Financial Aid Code ...... 003467 Small town living—2nd best small college town in the nation

#1 most diverse college in South Dakota Presentation College — 13 Sanford Medical Center & Sanford Health Sanford Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology is a 24-month program, fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Currently, the school accepts up to 14 students each year, with classes beginning the Monday after July 4th. Sanford Medical Laboratory Science Program is committed to providing didactic and practical instruction which will allow our students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to attain a high level of competency in the practice of medical laboratory science. Students may be on affiliation from their home college to complete their senior year in this Sanford USD program, or complete the program as a year of specialized training post college graduation. Medical Center School of Radiologic Sanford Medical 1305 West 18th Street Laboratory Science Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039 Te c h n o l o g y Program

www.sanfordhealth.org/ Annual Costs First Year Second Year Annual Costs Careers/EducationalOpportunities Tuition ...... $ 2,500 ...... $ 2,500 Tuition & Books ...... $ 8,300 Fees...... 250 ...... 250 Fees ...... n/a TOTAL ...... $ 2,750 ...... $ 2,750 TOTAL ...... $ 8,300

MLS/Medical Lab. Science ...... 333-7104 FAX ...... (605) 333-1532 Enrollment (July, 2019) Enrollment (June, 2020/Jan. 2021) Merideth Loosbrock, MS, MLS (ASCAP) First Year Second Year Total ...... 10 [email protected] Total ...... 14 ...... 13 Student/faculty ratio ...... 4/1

Student/faculty ratio ...... 4/1 Radiologic Technology ...... 333-7445 Application Process FAX ...... (605) 328-3177 Application Process Application for entrance into the program is made Candace R. McNamara, M.B.A., RT(R) through the Committee on Medical Laboratory Those seeking admission can obtain school Science Education. Application materials, instructions [email protected] application material by accessing Sanford’s and the Sanford MLS Program brochure are available website at hp://www.sanfordhealth.org/ on our website, www.sanfordhealth.org/MLS Program. Applicants must be enrolled as MLS majors careers/student‐programs/radiography‐ Financial Aid ...... 367-5550 in one of the affiliated programs listed in our program or by calling Sanford Radiology at brochure, or have a completed bachelor degree with Micah Hansen (605) 333-6465. (Note: No provisions are available to the necessary prerequisites met by the program start

apply online.) date. Applicants will be required to submit the completed application, official college transcripts,

Applicants must submit the following: three references and a resume. Applications are 1. A completed application for admission accepted from August 1 to the October 1 deadline 2. Official high school transcript or certificate for the program starting in June of the next year and Important Dates of GED scores. the following January. Interviews are conducted 3. ACT or SAT results (may be included on during October/November and placement is usually

the official high school transcript or may completed by late December. Medical Laboratory Science: The The minimum adjusted GPA for consideration is 2.8. be an official ACT score report). deadline for application is October Any exception to this minimum will be at the 4. Official transcript from all post-secondary Committee’s discretion. 1st for the class starting the following schools. June. Student selection is announced a. All applicants must have a minimum of an in January. Associate degree, or must be enrolled as a Application Evaluation The evaluation of an application is based upon the Radiology major with an affiliate college grade point average, interview(s), references and a prior to making application to the program. b. The School of Radiology has Affiliation statement of the applicant’s expectations and goals. These are scored in accordance with the pattern Agreements with University of Sioux Falls; Mount Marty College, Yankton; North adopted by the Committee on Medical Laboratory Dakota State University, Fargo; University Education and carry these weight-values: College Codes of Mary, Bismarck; University of GPA, science courses 20% Jamestown, ND; University of Nebraska at GPA, cumulative 20% Radiologic Technology Kearney; St. Cloud State University, MN; Academic progress 10% Briar Cliff University, Sioux City; USD, Interview(s) 30% References 15% ACT Code ...... 3899 Vermillion 5. Three Sanford School of Radiologic Applicant’s statement 5%

Financial Aid Code ...... 011477 Technology reference forms. Additional considerations include criminal a. Each reference should complete the background check, ties to Sanford Health, and US Medical Laboratory Science form, seal it in the envelope, and sign residency status. his/her name over the seal of the Progress Requirement ACT Code ...... N/A envelope. During the clinical year, students must maintain a minimal grade of C. For graduation, a student must Financial Aid Code ...... N/A 6. There is a $35 non refundable application fee. have that grade, or better, in each of the subjects. The grading system is based upon the student’s Notice to Applicants: All application material must maintaining minimum competency for career entry. be received on or before January 31. A=Excellent; B=Average; C=Minimum Acceptable 14 — Sanford USD Medical Center South Dakota School of Mines The South Dakota School of Mines has a proud heritage of preparing graduates to serve as leaders in engineering and science. At the School of Mines every student has the opportunity to participate in research and test classroom learning through hands-on experience. The university offers a total of 44 degree programs in engineering and science at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. A public university with approximately 2,600 students, the School of Mines provides award-winning education, research and development in areas of critical need to our nation, and technology-based economic development to our region and state. The School of Mines is located in historic Rapid City, S.D. at the edge of the beautiful Black Hills.

Annual Costs Admission Policy 501 East St. Joseph Tuition/Fees ...... $ 10,770 Students will be automatically accepted if Rapid City, SD 57701-3995 (Average based on 30 credits per year) they: Books/Supplies* (estimated) ...... 2,040 877-877-6044 Room/Board ...... 8,770  Obtain an ACT composite score of 25 Total Estimated Cost ...... $ 21,580 AND an ACT math subscore of 25 (or (605) 394-2414

* Includes Tablet PC Program SAT-composite score of 1030), AND www.sdsmt.edu

 Achieve a high school GPA of at least (Fall, 2019) Enrollment 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, OR Admissions Undergraduate Graduate Phone ...... 394-2414 Men ...... 1,918 ......  Are South Dakota Regents Scholars Fax ...... (605) 394-1979 Women ...... ______562 ...... E-Mail ...... [email protected] Total ...... 2,206 ...... 323 School of Mines will review and consider for acceptance students who meet SD Molly Moore, Director...... 394-5236 Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 15/1 Board of Regents requirements AND: [email protected]

Michaela Mader, Campus Visit Coor. 394-1289 Accreditation  Obtain an ACT composite score of at [email protected] Institutional accreditation through the Higher least 20 or SAT composite score of Genene Sigler, Application Processor .... 394-5209 Learning Commissions of the North Central 1040, AND Association; Program Accreditation through the [email protected]

Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and  Obtain an ACT math sub score of at Financial Aid ...... 394-2274 Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of least 20 or SAT math sub score of at ABET, Inc.; Program approval through the David Martin, Director of Financial Aid American Chemical Society least 520, AND [email protected]

 Achieve a high school GPA of at least Erin Richards, Associate Director Athletic Conference 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. [email protected] NCAA Division II— Registrar ...... 394-2400 Rocky Mountain athletic conference Special Needs ...... 394-2533 Amanda Lopez, Disability Coordinator Programs Offered [email protected]

Career Planning/Placement .... 394-2667 Materials Engineering & Science Bachelor of Science Degrees Master of Science Degrees Mathew Hanley, Director Atmospheric & Environmental Atmospheric & Environmental Mechanical Engineering Sciences Sciences Nanoscience & Nanoengineering [email protected]

Biology Biomedical Engineering Physics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Athletics ...... 394-2351

Business Management in Civil & Environmental Pre-Professional Programs Technology Engineering Electives in curriculum provide the

Chemical Engineering Computational Sciences & opportunity for students to Chemistry Robotics pursue a pre-professional Civil Engineering Construction Management program at the School of Mines. Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre- Important Dates Computer Science Engineering Management Veterinary and Pre-Law are a Students must be admitted to the university by Electrical Engineering Geology & Geological few of the pre-professional January 15 to be considered for scholarships. Geological Engineering Engineering programs available. Geology Materials Engineering and Science Minors Industrial Engineering & Mechanical Engineering Engineering Management Paleontology Atmospheric Sciences

Mathematics (Applied and Physics Biology Computational) Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Computer Science College Codes Environmental Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Degrees Geology ACT Code: ...... 3922 Mining Engineering & Atmospheric & Environmental Geospatial Technology Management Sciences SAT Code: ...... 6652 Materials Science—Metals Physics Biomedical Engineering Mathematics Financial Aid Code ...... 003470 Pre-Professional Health Sciences Civil & Environmental Occupational Safety Science, Technology and Society Engineering Physics Chemical & Biological Engineering Robotics Geology & Geological Associate of Arts Degree Sustainability Engineering Engineering SD School of Mines & Technology — 15 General Studies South Dakota State University SDSU is South Dakota’s largest and most comprehensive university offering more academic fields of study and involvement opportunities than any other university in the state. As a land -grant institution, SDSU fulfills its mission to serve students and the South Dakota community through teaching, research and Extension. Students benefit from excellent academic programs, a friendly campus atmosphere enhanced with the excitement of Division I athletics and fulfilling out-of-classroom opportunities.

Annual Costs Admission Policy For Full Academic Year In-State To be admitted, students must earn a C (2.0 on Tuition (30 credits) ...... $ 7,696 a 4.0 scale) or higher GPA in these required Books ...... 1,200 high school courses: Fees ...... 1,504  4 years of English Room/Board ...... 7,082  3 years of Advanced Mathematics * Box 511—Enrollment Services Ctr. Total ...... $ 17,482  3 years of Lab Science **  3 years of Social Science Brookings, SD 57007-0649  1 year of Fine Arts

(Fall, 2019) Enrollment AND meet one of the following requirements: 800-952-3541 Men ...... 5,302  Rank in top 60% of H.S. graduating class www.sdstate.edu Women ...... 6,216  Composite or Superscore ACT score of 18 Undergrad. Graduate or higher (950 SAT ‘16) Admissions ...... 688-4121 Total ...... 9,923 1,595  H.S. cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.6 on a Fax ...... 688-6891 4.0 scale. Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 18.5/1  Achieve a level 3 or higher on the English E-Mail .... [email protected] Shawn Helmbolt, Director of Admissions Language Arts and Mathematics Smarter Accreditation Balanced Assessments Michelle Kuebler, Assistant Director Lisa Schramm, Assistant Director The Higher Learning Commission, North Central *Advanced Math must be algebra or any higher level math Association of Colleges and Universities, National course Ryan Vande Kieft, Assistant Director Association of State Universities and Land Grant **Lab Science must be biology, chemistry, physics or approved physical science course. Emma Mudgett, Admissions Counselor Colleges. Individual depts. accredited by various agencies.

Lexi Holen, Admissions Counselor Admission Procedure Kaitlyn McCracken, Admissions Counselor Athletic Conferences Students must submit the following: Aryca Lothrop, Admissions Counselor Missouri Valley Football Conference  Admission application Cassie Rawden, Admissions Counselor Summit League  $20 application fee Aubrey Hendrixson, American Indian Big XII Conference  High school transcript Recruitment Coordinator Eastern College Athletic Conference Kelly Wendell, Communications Coord. Carley McMacken, Program Coordinator Degrees Offered Seth Conley, Sioux Falls Recruitment College of Agriculture Planning Hospitality Mgmt. Pre-Physician Assistant Coordinator Food & Environ- Economics Human Development & School of Design mental Sciences English Family Studies Financial Aid ...... 688-4695 Architecture Agricultural Business Entrepreneurial Studies Leadership & Manage- [email protected] Graphic Design Ag Ed, Communications French Studies ment of Non-Profit Interior Design and Leadership German Organizations Registrar ...... 688-6195 Landscape Architecture Ag Systems Technology Global Studies Nutrition & Dietetics [email protected] Studio Art

Agricultural & Resource History Physical Education/ High School Dual Credit ...... 688-4154 Economics Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Education College of Engineering [email protected] Agricultural Science Journalism Secondary Education Agricultural & Agronomy Music Sport and Recreation Biosystems Important Dates Animal Science Music Education Management Engineering Conservation Planning Political Science Pre-Athletic Training Civil Engineering Scholarship Priority Date ...... December 15 & Park Management Psychology Pre-Occupational Computer Science Financial Aid Priority Date ...... March 10 Dairy Manufacturing Public Relations Therapy Construction Mgmt

Dairy Production Sociology Pre-Physical Therapy Data Science SDSU offers a variety of campus and virtual Spanish visit experiences, Explore SDSU campus visit Ecology & Environ- Collee of Natural Electrical Engineering mental Science Theatre programs at: Sciences Electronics Engineering Food Science Pre-Law Technology www.sdstate.edu/visit-sdsu Pre-Ministerial Biochemistry Horticulture General Engineering Biology Natural Resource Law Jackrabbit Preview Days College of Education Biotechnology Mathematics Enforcement Most Fridays - October—April & Human Sciences Chemistry (ACS Mechanical Engineering Precision Agriculture Aviation Certified) Operations Students are also invited to visit SDSU during an Rangeland Ecology & Community & Public Chemistry Education Management individual visit. The Admissions Office is open Management Health Geographic Information Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wildlife & Fisheries College of Nursing Consumer Affairs Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Nursing Early Childhood Geography College Codes College of Arts, Education Human Biology College of Pharmacy ACT Code ...... 3924 Humanities & Early Education & Care Microbiology & Allied Health

Sciences Exercise Science Physics Professions SAT Code ...... 6653 Exploratory Studies Pre-Chiropractic Medical Lab Science Advertising Family & Consumer Financial Aid Code ...... 003471 American Indian Studies Pre-Dental Pharmacy (Pharm D.) Sciences Education Business Economics Pre-Medicine Fashion Studies & Retail Communication Studies Pre-Mortuary 16 — South Dakota State University Merchandising Community & Regional Pre-Optometry Southeast Technical College

Southeast Technical College is the largest of South Dakota’s four Technical Colleges. Located along Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Tech provides career training to nearly 3,000 students each year. Southeast Tech offers over 60 different degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs both on campus and online.

Costs Admission Procedure For Full Academic Year In-State Students will be considered for admission (Based on 16 credits/semester) when they submit: Tuition ...... $ 3,872  Completed application, which is available Fees ...... 4,096 online at apply.southeasttech.edu. 2320 North Career Avenue Books (Depending on program) ......  Official high school transcript or GED Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Room/Board * ...... N/A scores. TOTAL ...... $ 7,968  Results from an ACT exam or an Accuplacer Entrance exam. 800-247-0789 Fees include the following: institute fees, state fees and student government fee. Other fees also apply for LPN, RN, HVAC, Law Enforcement, Plumbing and Welding. Upon acceptance, a $75 registration fee is www.southeasttech.edu  (Limited on-campus housing available for $5,000 per required. yearly contract. Includes heat/air, basic cable & phone, utilities, internet and basic furniture package.) *Additional admission requirements may be required Admission ...... 367-6040 based on program. Please visit with the Admissions FAX ...... (605) 367-8305

Office for more information. Scott Dorman, Admissions Rep...... 367-4458 Enrollment (Fall, 2019) [email protected]

Men ...... 1,111 Accreditation Joseph Weber, Admissions Rep...... 367-6114 [email protected] Women ...... 1,345 The Higher Learning Commission, North Amanda Schuette, Admis. Rep...... 367-5674 Total ...... 2,456 Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [email protected] Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 17/1 Many Southeast Tech programs maintain Ashley Rathsachack, Admis. Rep. .... 367-5551 additional specialized accreditations. [email protected] 76% of students are SD residents. Mandy Frey, Director of Admissions. 367-4236 [email protected] Megan Fischer, Programs Offered VP of Enrollment Mgmt...... 367-4624 [email protected] Business Horticulture Technology Agriculture Accounting Horticulture Technology Business Administration with Financial Aid ...... 367-7867 Bookkeeping Sports Turf Management Agribusinss Emphasis FAX ...... (605) 367-8305

Business Administration Diesel Ag/Construction [email protected] Agribusiness emphasis Human Services Horticulture

Entrepreneurship Early Childhood Veterinary Technician Marketing Law Enforcement Science Disability Services ...... 367-4450

Medical Coding Transportation Technology [email protected] Industrial Technology Automotive Technology Office Assistant Construction Management Collision Repair & Refinish Registrar ...... 367-7466 Mechatronics Technology Technology Diesel Technology Mechatronics Technology Electrician Diesel Technology: Agriculture/ [email protected] HVAC/R Technology Construction Engineering Technology Plumbing Architectural Engineering Residential Heating & Cooling Certificate Technology Welding Bookkeeping Important Dates Civil Engineering Technology Certified Nurse's Assistant, CNA Land Surveying Science information Technology Certified Professional Biller Scholarships Deadline ...... March 31, 20201 Technology Computer Programming Certified Professional Coder Visit Days: ...... Oct. 9, 2020 Mechanical Engineering Computer Technician Commercial Construction Nov. 6, 2020 Technology Information Technology Security Commercial Driver's License, Feb. 5, 2021 Network Administrator CDL Mar. 19, 2021 Health Technology Software Support Specialist Computer Support Cardiac Sonography System Administrator General Construction Career Exploration Events ...... Dec. 16, 2020 Dental Assisting May 12, 1921 Media Communications Java Programming Diagnostic Medical Sonography Network Support Invasive Cardiovascular Digital Media Production Technology Phlebotomy Technology Real Estate Pre-Licensing Licensed Practical Nurse Graphic Media Design Technology Residential Construction Medical Assistant Telecommunications Tower College Codes

Medical Coding Technician I & II Pharmacy Technician Technical Studies ACT Code ...... 6909 Web Programming Registered Nurse SAT Code ...... 7054 Surgical Technology Apprenticeships Vascular Sonography Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Financial Aid Code ...... 008285

Southeast Technical College — 17 Stewart School

Stewart School mission is to provide the most comprehensive, hands-on education possible; to offer the knowledge and technical skills you need to be confident and successful. Our professional educators make learning enjoyable by adding their unique experience to your education, and helping you do what you love.

604 N West Ave Annual Cost Admission Policy

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 A prospective student must: Cosmetology Program  Participate in a campus visit and successfully Tuition and fees for the entire course: complete a formal pre-admission interview. Tuition: ...... $ 12,700.00 Books & Equipment ...... 1,988.68  Complete and submit at least 30 days prior 800-537-2625 to class start, the Stewart Enrollment (Registration fee due 30 days before start) ...... 100.00 605-336-2775, ext. 2 Application with the required $50 Sales Tax ...... 119.32 application fee.* TOTAL ...... $ 14,808.00  Submit $100 registration fee/equipment

www.stewartschool.edu deposit, within 30 days of submitting We do not charge for overtime. enrollment application, but no later than [email protected] 30 days prior to class start. This despoit is not an additional charge, and will be applied to the total program cost.* financialaid@stewartschool,com Enrollment (Fall, 2019) Men ...... 1  Submit a copy of high school diploma. General equivalency diploma (GED) Women ...... 80 applicants may qualify for enrollment by Total ...... 81 submitting test score/completion certificate Admissions ...... (605) 336-2775, ext. 2 and meeting below requirements,* ...... 800-537-2625, ext. 2 Student/Faculty Ratio: 10/1  Submit a copy of photo ID. Fax ...... (605) 357-0288  Evidence a 2.0 grade point average by E-mail ...... [email protected] Accreditation submission of high school and/or college transcript(s).* Katie VanBallegooyen, Admissions Director Accrediting Commission of Career Schools

and Colleges. ACCSC is dedicated to ensuring quality education for more than 220,000 * Please contact our Admissions Director for Financial Aid ...... 800-728-7222 students who annually pursue career further details. Fax ...... (563) 588-1988 education at more than 820 ACCSC E-mail .. [email protected] accredited institutions.

Angie Carlson, Financial Aid Director

Administration .... (605) 336-2775, ext. 103 Programs Offered E-mail ..... [email protected]

Angela Taylor, School Director Stewart School offers a comprehensive NAIL TECHNOLOGY - 400 hours Matthew Fiegen, School Owner Cosmetology program. We also offer Nail  Sculpture Nails Technology and Esthetics programs.  Nail Extensions

COSMETOLOGY - 1,580 hours  Get Nails

 Nuts and Bolts Business Training  Fiberglass Nails  Advanced Education  Manicures & Pedicures Important Dates  Shellac  Esthetic and Nail Technology Training

Classes Start five times a year.  Hair Extensions

 16 Licensed Instructors Stewart School offers a scholarship Stewart School offers a 9-day trial period for of up to $2,000. The deadline for ESTHETICS - 600 hours Cosmetology students. If our program is not scholarship application is one month  Microdermabraision what you had expected after 9 days, you will prior to class start date. only be charged $150.  Airbrush Makeup

 Airbrush Tanning

 Body Wraps After successfully completing one of our  Body Waxing programs, the student will be awarded a College Codes  Chemical Peels diploma and qualify to take the South Dakota

State Cosmetology Exam to become licensed. ACT Code ...... N/A MASSAGE THERAPY—600 hours  Hot Stone—Swedish SAT Code ...... N/A  Deep Tissue—More!

Financial Aid Code ...... 010138

18 — Stewart School The Salon Professional Academy The Salon Professional Academy’s goal is to graduate highly trained professionals who are prepared to work in the 21st century salons and spas. As a member of The Salon Professional Academy franchise we are dedicated to keeping our education quality at the highest level in the cosmetology arts and sciences. Systems and programs are continually updated to stay abreast with our changing industry and to accelerate our student’s success. In addition we prepare our students to pass the South Dakota State Board licensing exams which is required to pursue employment.

623 St. Joseph Street Annual Costs Admission Policy & Rapid City, SD 57701 COSMETOLOGY (1500 Hours) Tuition ...... $ 13,400 Procedures (605) 342-0697 Textbooks & Equipment ...... 2,128 Fees ...... 306  Must be at least 17 years of age TOTAL...... $ 15,834  Submit the Enrollment Application www.tsparapidcity.com to the Academy. ESTHETICS (600 Hours) Director of Operationss Tuition ...... $ 5,885  Submit a copy of your High School Wendy Beaumont...... 342-0697 Textbooks & Equipment ...... 2,432 Diploma or GED. [email protected] Fees ...... 306  Submit a copy of your birth TOTAL...... $ 8,623 certificate & photo ID. Financial Aid Director

Addie Mendez ...... 342-0697 MASSAGE (600 Hours) [email protected] Tuition ...... $ 5,885 Textbooks & Equipment ...... 1,500 Accreditation Admissions Director Fees ...... 306 Sherry Crofut ...... 342-0697 TOTAL...... $ 7,691 National Accrediting Commission of [email protected] Career Arts and Sciences. NAILS (400 Hours) Office Business Manager Tuition ...... $ 2,400 Ron Beaumont...... 342-0697 Textbooks & Equipment ...... 1,923 [email protected]

Fees ...... 306 TOTAL...... $ 4,629 Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 10/1 Monthly Start Dates

Cosmetology Programs Offered · August 24, 2020 · September 21, 2020 · October 19, 2020 COSMETOLOGY MASSAGE · Unleash the beauty in others · Be your own boss · November 16, 2020 · Be a part of an ever-changing industry · Enjoy a flexible work schedule · December 14, 2020 · Create fresh new looks · Relaxing & soothing environment · Help people express themselves · Use natural elements and targeted treatments · Knowledge in the business skills of today’s · Help people overcome stress and discomfort Esthetics industries · Hands-on learning · October 29,2020 · Fashion forward · Therapeutic healing · Enjoy a flexible schedule · Awareness of mind and body · Fun environment · Just six months away from the career you’ve Nail Technology · Be a trend setter always dreamed of · November 3, 2020 · Showcase your creativity · You’re less than one year from a career you’ve NAIL TECH always dreamed of Massage Therapy · · Part-Time Program · November 16, 2020 ESTHETICS · Help clients maintain healthy & beautiful nails · Help people feel and look more beautiful · Manicures, pedicures and stress relieving massage · Build confidence of others · Nail art · Be your own boss · Create new fashion trends College Codes · Enjoy a flexible work schedule · Be your own boss · Fun environment · Enjoy a flexible work schedule · Use natural elements and targeted treatments · Relaxing & soothing environment ACT Code ...... N/A · Just six months away from the career you’ve · Just under eight months away from the career always dreamed of you’ve always dreamed of SAT Code ...... N/A

Where Your Passion ….. Meets Our Expertise Financial Aid Code ...... 014945

The Salon Professional Academy — 19 University of Sioux Falls The University of Sioux Falls is a private, Christian, liberal arts institution located in Sioux Falls, SD that has both undergraduate and graduate programs. USF was founded in 1883 and is affiliated with the American Baptist Church, USA. More than 1,600 undergraduate students from 37 states and 15 countries are enrolled at USF. Currently USF's top majors (as determined by enrollment) include business administration, education, nursing, biology, exercise science, and theology/philosophy. USF is proud to be located in Sioux Falls, the "Heart of America" with limitless opportunities for students to gain professional experience during their time at USF.

Costs Acceptance Guidelines Full-Time, On-Campus 1101 West 22nd Street USF offers varying levels of acceptance Tuition ...... $ 19,170 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 based on academic achievement in high Fees ...... 350 school/college. For full acceptance with Room & Board ...... 8,120 800-888-1047 no restrictions, prospective students Total ...... $ 27,640 605-331-6600 should achieve a minimum 2.8 high Enrollment (Fall, 2019) school GPA and a composite ACT score www.usiouxfalls.edu of at least 20. USF also expects students Undergraduate Graduate to complete a college preparatory high Admissions ...... 331-6600 Men ...... 491 ...... 133 school curriculum. Students who do not Fax ...... 331-6615 Women ...... 870 ...... 164 meet these criteria may still be considered E-Mail: ...... [email protected] Total ...... 1,361 ...... 297 for admission and are encouraged to

Aimee VanderFeen, Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 16:1 apply. VP for Enrollment Mgmt...... 331-6602 Ben Weins, Accreditation Application Procedures Director of Admissions ...... 331-6700 North Central Association of Colleges and Kyle Simons, Asst. Director ...... 331-6743 Secondary Schools; National Council for To be considered for admission at USF Allan Idjoa, Counselor ...... 331-6751 Accreditation of Teacher Education; SD Department students must: Hailey Schmidt, Counselor...... 331-6637 of Education; Council on Social Work Education; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; 1. Submit FREE online application at Sam Nelson, Counselor ...... 331-6604 Council of Christian Colleges & Universities; admissions.usiouxfalls.edu. Thomas Jennings, Counselor ..... 331-6771 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Laur Counselor ...... 331-6738 Education en Nelson, 2. Send official HS transcript directly to Crystal Carslon-Pennington, Counselor the USF Admissions Office...... 331-6603 Athletic Conference NCAA Division II 3. Arrange to have ACT or SAT scores Financial Aid ...... 331-6623 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference sent to USF. Karrie Morgan, Director

Career & Accessibility Services Degrees Offered Nicole Dulaney, Director ... 331-6653 BACHELOR’S DEGREES Psychology Computer Science Registrar ...... 331-6732 Accounting Radiologic Technology Comm. Studies and Theatre Anna Heckenlaible, Registrar Applied Mathematics Social Science Early Childhood/Kindergarten Economics Art Social Work (Email is [email protected]) English Language Learner Art Education Sociology English Biology* Spanish* Entrepreneurial Studies Important Dates Business Administration Special Education Finance Chemistry Sports Management History Campus Preview Days Communication Studies and Theology and Philosophy World Languages  September 27, 2019 Theatre* Theology and Youth Ministry Leadership  October 18, 2019 Mathematics Computer Information Systems 3-year degree in Accounting  November 11, 2019 Management Computer Science and Business  April 3, 2020 (Junior Day) Marketing Criminal Justice 3-year degree in Music Accepted Student Days Elementary Education Entrepreneurial Studies Political Science Reading  January 20, 2020 English* * Secondary & K-12 Education Sociology  February 17, 2020 Entrepreneurial Studies Certification  March 6, 2020 Exercise Science Spanish ASSOCIATE DEGREES Theology History* USF FAFSA Priority Deadline Interdisciplinary Business Administration PRE-PROFESSIONAL  January 1, 2020 Interdisciplinary Mathematics* PROGRAMS Media Studies Paramedic Technology Chiropractic Science College Codes Medical Laboratory Science Radiologic Technology Dentistry Social Science Music Law ACT Code ...... 3920 Music Education MINORS Medicine Music Ministry Accounting Mortuary Science SAT Code ...... 6651 Nursing Art Physical Therapy

Paramedic Technology Biology Physician Assistant Financial Aid Code ...... 003469 Political Science/History Biblical Studies Occupational Therapy Chemistry Professional Accounting & Optometry 20 - University of Sioux Falls Computer Information Systems Business Administration Criminal Justice Veterinary Medicine University of South Dakota USD is South Dakota’s flagship university with more than 7,500 undergraduate students, five colleges and schools, more than 206 academic programs, the state’s only medical school and law school, NCAA Division I athletics and a student-to- faculty ratio of 16:1 Our faculty members are dedicated to helping you pursue your passions and finding success, USD has the opportunities you’d find at the largest schools combined with the personal attention you’d find at smaller colleges. It’s the best of both worlds..

Admission Policy 414 E. Clark St.

Annual Costs Achieve an ACT Composite Score of 21 or Vermillion, SD 57069-2309 In-State above (SAT 1070) Tuition (30 cr. hrs)/Fees ...... $ 9,331.50 OR 877-COYOTES Books (est.) ...... 1,200.00 Earn a GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high Board ...... 8,032.00 school classes www.usd.edu/Admissions

Total ...... $ 18,563.50 OR Admissions ...... 658-6200 Rank in top 50% of your HS graduating class Fax ...... 677-6323 (Fall, 2019) OR Enrollment Achieve a 3 or higher on the English Language E-Mail ...... [email protected] Undergraduate Graduate Arts and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Mark Petty, Dean of Enrollment ...... 658-6220 Men ...... 2,753 1,013 Assessments Nick Cerny, Associate Director ...... 658-6224 Women ...... 4,722 1,432 Total ...... 7,475 2,445 Earn a “C” average or higher grade point Connor Peterson, Assistant Director ... 658-6208 in the following required high school Madi Miller, Admissions Counselor ..... 658-6222 Faculty/Student Ratio ...... 16/1 courses: Rush Milne, Admissions Counselor ...... 658-6225

Cori Nath, Admissions Counselor...... 658-6208 Accreditation  4 years of English Loren Ritter, Admissions Couns...... 658-6226 North Central Association of Colleges and  3 years of Advanced Mathematics* Admiss. Couns...... 658-6221 Schools  ..TseChi Chad Yen, 3 years of Laboratory Science**  3 years of Social Studies Jeanne Haar, Events Coordinator...... 658-6203 Athletic Conference  1 year of Fine Arts Franny Myers, Individ. Visit Coord. .... 658-6223 Summit League (NCAA Division I) Kody Thompson, Reg. Dir., S.Falls ..... 658-6237 Missouri Valley Football Conference *Advanced math includes algebra and above. (NCAA I Football Championship Subdivision—FCS) **Lab. Science includes biology, chemistry, physics or Kay Two Bulls, Reg. Dir., Rapid City .. 658-6232 approved physical science or earth science Katey Ulrich, CCSF Dir. Marketing ...... 274-9710 Lizzy Kost, CCSF Asst. Dir...... 274-9574 Majors Offered Claire Rizzio, Dual Credit Adv...... 658-6222

• Addiction Studies* Art Education  Medical Biology Musical Theatre Financial Aid ...... 658-6250 Prevention Early Childhood Medical Laboratory Minors Kindergarten Education Julie Pier, Director Treatment Sciences Adapted Physical Education Music Education Archaeology • Anthropology* • Music Education Lindsay Miller, Associate Director • Art* Physical Education Art History Special Education • Music Performance Ceramics Business Administration (Non- Registrar ...... 677-5339 • Musical Arts Graphic Design • Secondary Education Business Majors) Jennifer Thompson, Registrar Painting Art Education • Native Studies* Child & Adolescent Photography Biology Education Lakota Language Development Special Needs/Disability Coord...... 677-6389 Printmaking Chemistry Education Oceti Sakowin Oyate Civic Leadership Studies Sculpture Earth Sciences Education Studies Classical Humanities Academic and Career Planning Center English Education Coaching • Art Education • Neuroscience ...... 658-3600 French Education • Nursing Creative Writing • Biology* German Education Dance • Philosophy* Conservation & Biodiversity History Education Disaster Response Emails: [email protected] Molecular Biology & Mathematics Education • Physical Education Earth Science Physiology Music Education • Physics* Education Composite • Biomedical Engineering Physical Education • Political Science* Entrepreneurial Studies • Business Majors Physics Education • Pre-Professional Film Studies Important Dates Accounting* Political Science Education Geography Programs USD Scholarship Deadline ...... Dec. 1 , 2020 Economics* Spanish Education Pre-Chiropractic Gerontology Finance* Special Education Pre-Dentistry Health Health Services Speech Communication Pre-Engineering Health Services Administration Administration Education Pre-Law Interdisciplinary Sciences Admitted Students Day Human Resource • English* International Business Pre-Medicine ...... February 5 & 19, 2021 Management Creative Writing Pre-Occupational Therapy Interprofessional Disabilities Innovation & Secondary Education Pre-Optometry Services Entrepreneurship • General Studies (A.A., Pre-Osteopathic Medicine K-12 English as a New Language Management B.G.S.) Pre-Pharmacy Latin Native American Visit Day Marketing* Latin American Studies Business Pre-Physical Therapy Operational Analytics Legal Studies in Business ...... March 26-27, 2021 • Health Sciences* Pre-Physician Assistant • Chemistry* Studies (Business Majors Only) • History* • Communication Sciences Pre-Podiatry Military Science • International Studies* & Disorders* Pre-Veterinary Medicine Music Operations Management • Kinesiology & Sport • Psychology* College Codes • Communication Studies* (Business Majors Only) Management Disaster Response ACT Code ...... 3928 • Computer Science* Public Health Exercise Science Information Sciences • Social Work Sport Management Religious Studies SAT Code ...... 6881 • Criminal Justice* • Sociology* Russian Studies • Legal Studies • Dental Hygiene (B.S.) • Spanish* Social Media & Marketing • Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) Financial Aid Code ...... 003474 • Economics* (Arts & • Sustainability* Statistics • Mathematics* Sciences) • Theatre* Women and Gender Studies • Media & Journalism* • Education (Teaching) Theatre Journalism Acting * Academic Programs also Elementary Education Strategic Communication available as a minor. Design/Technology The University of South Dakota - 21 Western Dakota Technical College Established in 1968, Western Dakota Tech is the only technical college that serves the western South Dakota region. The college delivers a personal, career-oriented education ideal for the student pursuing a meaningful profession and prideful future. Faculty, staff, and administration are committed to teaching the knowledge, skills, and behaviors students need to find be successful. More than 98 percent of Western Dakota Tech's most recent graduates are working, continuing their 800 Mickelson Drive education, or are enlisted in the military. We pride ourselves on providing the best Rapid City, SD 57703 possible facilities and technology and recently completed a significant expansion to the campus. Through hands-on learning, simulation, internships, and industry 800-544-8765 partnerships, our students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and communities. (605) 718-2565

www.wdt.edu Annual Costs Admission Policy

Admissions ...... 718-2565 Tuition ...... $ 3.630 1. Complete Western Dakota Fax ...... (605) 394-2204 (Based on $121 credit, 18 credits x 2 semesters) E-mail ...... [email protected] Fees ...... 4,860 Tech Admissions Application Pre credit: Institutional Fee $120; Facility Fee $36, 2. Complete the ACCUPLACER test ($15 Jill Elder, Admissions & Financial Aid Dir. State M&R Fee $6, Based on 15 credits x 2 fee) semesters] [email protected] ...... 718-2411 3. Schedule your Admissions Advising Room/Board (off campus housing only) ______Session Brittney Lystad, Recruiter ...... 718-2964 EST. TOTAL (2 semesters) ...... $ 8,490 [email protected] 4. Submit High School transcript or GED scores (also submit official college Forest Wilson, Admin. & Recruit Spec,. Additional Charges transcripts if you have previously On-Line or Hybrid Fee ...... $ 50 per credit [email protected] ...... 718-2434 attended a post-secondary Resource Fee (Only for programs requiring) .. $ 150-175 Wanda Roe, Event Specialist ...... 718-2434 institution) [email protected] 5. Submit Immunization Records Enrollment (Fall, 2019) verifying two doses of MMR Nora Leinen, Asst. Director ...... 718-2541 vaccinations [email protected] Men ...... 760 Women ...... 487 6. Must complete TEAS test if in Surgical

Tech or LPN program. Financial Aid ...... 718-2988 Total ...... 1,247 7. Once you receive your acceptance Kristy O’Kief, Fin. Aid Advisor, ... 718-2422 Student/Faculty Ratio ...... 13/1 kristy.o’[email protected] letter, schedule a time to register for

classes Sharon Martin, Fin. Aid Coord, ... 718-2422 [email protected] Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) at (The ACCUPLACER test will be waived if Special Needs/Disability Coordinator 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, you have an ACT sub-score of 18 or Jennifer Williams.-Curl ...... 718-2904 IL 60604. The HLC has accredited Western better in English, Math, and Reading, or a [email protected] Dakota Tech as a certificate-granting SAT sub-score of at least 440 in Verbal institution since 1983 and as a associate and Math. The scores must be within the Registrar degree granting institution since 1990. last five years.) Deborah Toms, Student Success Dir. ... 718-2960 [email protected]

Programs Offered

Degree Programs Farm & Ranch Management Phlebotomy/Laboratory Accounting Health Information Assistant Important Dates Allied Health Management—Coding Plumbing 2020-2021 Automotive Technology HVAC/Refrigeration Precision Machining Business & Technology Technology Technology Fall 2020 Semester Begins ...... August 24 Computer-Aided Design Library Technician Computer Science-IT Medical Laboratory Certificate Programs Spring 2021 Semester Begins ...... January 11 Specialist Technology Business—Entrepreneurship Business—Social Media Criminal Justice Paramedic Criminal Justice—Law Registered Nursing Marketing Enforcement Emphasis Surgical Technology Computer Aided Design— Architectural Diesel Technology Technical Studies Diesel Technology — Welding and Fabrication Computer Aided Design— College Codes Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Diploma Programs Electrical Trades-Mechnician ACT Code ...... 4960 Drafting and Machining Bookkeeping Emergency Medical Technology Business—Hospitality Technician SAT Code ...... 6393 Electrical Trades Business—Office Professional Phlebotomy Environmental Engineering Construction Technology Financial Aid Code ...... 010170 Technician Dental Assisting Environmental Engineering Technician—Controlled Medical Assisting Environment Agriculture Pharmacy Technician 22—Western Dakota Technical Institutue E-Business/Commerce Security Network & Computer Specialist Network Computer Science/Information Computer Management Business Administration Business Services Banking/Financial Assistant Administrative Accounting Theatre Religious PerformingArts Photography Music - Vocal Music - Piano Literature Music Music - Instrumental Music - Applied Music History of Musical Instruments Graphics Management Arts Fine Drama/Theater Design Game Computer Commercial Art/Design Art Veterinary/PreVeterinary Management Turf Management Range Agriculture Productive Pathology Plant Agriculture Mechanized Tech. Design Landscape Horticulture Management Ranch & Farm Management Equine Mgmt. Entomology/Pest Dairy Science BioTechnology Science Animal Science Agronomy/Crop Journalism Agricultural Tech. Chemical Agricultural Agri-Business/Economics Agri-Banking/Finance Business/Office Arts Agriculture A=Associate Degree;B=Bachelor's Degree; B BBBS A A B A MBG ABG MBG MAB A A S M B MBA MAB B MAB A MAB SA MBG MB B MBG B SB MBG BM BMM BM MBG MB MB MBG MB MBG MB MB MB M MB MB M MB MB M MB MB MB M MB MB SM MB MB BMB BMSMGD BMGDA MBG MB DA MBG S M MB A A MABG MB BSSMBG S S S SA MBMBG MBMBG S A S SB MB B B MBA SMB S SS S S SMB B S SMB B S PPPPGAPP P PP S MS SS S BMBGBBSASBMABBMAMBBA S SSBM AB A SMBG AA A S DA AugustanaBG University M B SSSS SMSB D=Diploma; G=Graduate Program; M=Min Program; G=Graduate D=Diploma; SMBSASSMABG SA MB PS MB PBSAA Black MBA Hills M State U. AGSASAA A S A S MABG MABGAAASA A MS BSS Dakota State U.

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Western Dakota College Military Recruiting Offices Military Services Educational Benefits in South Dakota The Military Services offer a number of programs to assist U.S. AIR FORCE ...... 800-423-USAF Web-Site: www.airforce.com persons in continuing their education, both while in the service Rapid City ...... 348-0665 Sioux Falls ...... 361-2093 and after completion of service. Listed below are some of the

U.S. AIR FORCE R.O.T.C. education benefits available from the military services. SD State University ...... 688-6106

U.S. ARMY ...... 888-550-ARMY (2769) Web Site: www.goarmy.com Educational Assistance Available Dakota District HQ ...... 330-0232 Aberdeen ...... 225-4410 Program Eligibility Amount Available Rapid City ...... 342-0275 Sioux Falls ...... 361-5008 Post 9/11 G.I. Veteran who has served 36 or 100% of tuition at Verification from Bill more month of active service. public institutions, Veterans Admin. U.S. ARMY R.O.T.C. monthly housing SD State University ...... 688-6151 allowance, $1,000 a University of SD ...... 677-6050 year for books. SD School of Mines & Tech...... 394-6038 Montgomery Complete initial active training Educational Verification through U.S. MARINE CORPS ...... 800-627-4637 GI Bill and be a member of a military benefits up to $392 a unit Web Site: www.marines.com (Reserve) reserve. month for 36 months. technician. Sioux Falls Area Office ...... 361-2584 Watertown Area Office ...... 882-2415 Army College High school diploma (not a Educational Verification from GED), Minimum qualifying AFQT benefits up to Veterans Rapid City Area Office ...... 348-2582 Fund score of 50, US Army soldier. $81,751 with MGIB Adm. after discharge U.S. NAVY ...... 866-628-7327 from US military. Web Site: www.navy.com MGIB Kicker Accept a critical skill position in Educational Verification through Sioux Falls ...... 361-3214 (Reserve) the Army Reserve and earn addi- benefits up to $350 a unit tional $$$ (Kicker) month for 36 months. technician. SD AIR NATIONAL GUARD ...... 605-988-5718 Marine Corps Complete initial active duty $350 a month for 36 Verification by Web Site: www.114fw.ang.af.mil GI Bill Kicker training and be a member of the months in addition to Marine liaison at Recruiters: Marine Corps Reserve. MGIB (reserve) time of enlistment. Jordan Snyder ...... 359-6788 Marine Corps All active duty Marines. 100% tuition assis- Verified by Marine Briana Page ...... 951-6056 Tuition tance. Corps Education Bo Ellefson ...... 359-2669 Office Assistance SD ARMY NATIONAL GUARD GI Bill and Member of the Educational Verified via signed ...... 1-800-GO-GUARD Kicker Army National Guard assistance for up to contract on Web Site: NationalGuard.com $567 a month. enlistment day Recruiters: (Army Guard) Aberdeen, Jamie Bachman...... 415-7472 GI Bill and Member of the Earn up to $742 pr Verified via signed Brent Wienk ...... 939-6834 Kicker SD Air National Guard month of educational contract on Brookings, Jason Bain ...... 461-1386 (Air Guard) assistance enlistment day Erik Weaver ...... 481-3003 Members of the SD Army & Air 50% tuition Verified via signed Mike Aman ...... 592-2146 National Guard National Guard with validated assistance at SD contract on Chamberlain, Lucas Scott ...... 680-0938 Tuition Assistance entrance requirements state universities or enlistment day Huron, Darin Rus ...... 936-2737 83.5% at SD tech. Madison, Joshua Bryant ...... 204-0247 colleges Mitchell, Daryl Bird ...... 731-9748 Navy College High School diploma (not GED), Educational Verification by Navy Kylie Barington ...... 630-0073 Fund Minimum qualifying score on benefits up to Liaison at time of Mobridge, Todd Wientjes ...... 218-0471 ASVAB is AFQT 50. $40,000. enlistment. Pierre, Kelly Rowland ...... 413-7261 Community All active duty U.S. Air Force 100% tuition Verified through Air Dan Heil ...... 377-8788 College of the assistance. Force Education Rapid City, Chad Mercy ...... 391-1611 Air Force Office Lyn Waldie ...... 519-3012 Kyle Griffith ...... 939-1341 Kayleigh Cihak ...... 415-2818 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). ASVAB is a career exploration Marc Reed ...... 939-6838 program for all Sophomore, Junior and Senior students and is given at many high Sioux Falls, Brent LaFortune ...... 350-3856 schools throughout the state. You don’t have to be planning to join the military to Bruce Harnburg ...... 261-3829 Rachel Hangman ...... 941-2152 take the test. The ASVAB does provide the military entrance score for entry into all Ryan Dannen ...... 261-5591 branches of the armed forces.

Todd Fuerst ...... 377-8435

David Peck ...... 939-1519 For information on civilian and military careers check out the ASVAB website: Spearfish, John Butt ...... 639-9498 Sturgis, Louis Clement ...... 216-1563 Vermillion, Jeff Heier ...... 760-9710 Alexander Pageler ...... 216-1563 www.asvabprogram.com Wagner, Bernice Fountain ...... 939-8896 Watertown, Cory Richardt ...... 651-1696 Beth Raml ...... 431-5415 Military Recruiting Offices — 29 Federal Financial Aid Programs Available at Most Post-Secondary Institutions

NAME ELIGIBILITY AMOUNT AVAILABLE APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE Maximum $6,345 per year. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Pell Grant Students with financial need. (2020-2021) Federal Student Aid) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Students with financial need. $100-$4,000 FAFSA Grant (FSEOG) Max. $3,500 for first year; FAFSA (Master Promissory Federal Direct At least half-time students. Must demonstrate $4,500 second year; $5,500 Note required.) Subsidized Loan financial need. per year beyond 2nd year. https:/studentaid.gov Rate adjusted annually.* Max. same as Subsidized Loan. Interest accrues Must be at least a half-time, degree-seeking monthly; may be paid or FAFSA (Master Promissory Federal Direct dependent or independent student. Not capitalized. All students may Note required.) Unsubsidized Loan based on financial need. qualify for $2,000 in addition https:/studentaid.gov to base amount. Rate adjusted annually.* * The Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, sets the rate for all Subsidized/Unsubsidized loans made after July 1 of this year until June 30, 2021, at 2.75 percent. That number is based on the 10-year treasury yield, or the rate at which the federal government borrows, plus a 2.05 percent premium. The rate will be adjusted each year. The loan rate may vary but is capped at 8.25%. Max. = Cost of education minus estimated financial Two categories of eligibility: graduate students Federal Direct PLUS aid; Repayment begins 60 FAFSA AND parents of undergraduate dependent Loan days after disbursement. https:/studentaid.gov students. Requires credit approval. Rate subject to annual adjustment.

Max. $4,000 1st and 2nd Additional Direct year; $5,000 3rd and 4th yr. Independent students and graduate students. Contact Financial Aid Office. Unsubsidized Loan Interest and repayment terms same as Unsubsidized Loan.

At least federal minimum FAFSA Federal Work-Study Students with financial need. wage. Amount/hours vary. https:/studentaid.gov Students who intend to teach in shortage FAFSA and agreement to Up to $4,000 per year; 4 year Federal TEACH Grant areas in low income schools upon graduation. serve must be signed by teaching obligation Not need-based. student. Military Benefits Military services offer a number of programs to assist continuing education. See military services page for list. S.D. Financial Aid Programs Available at Many Post-Secondary Institutions

NAME ELIGIBILITY AMOUNT AVAILABLE APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE Graduating SD HS seniors. Must complete Regents' Scholar curriculum (unless ACT is 28 SD Opportunity $1,300 each of first 3 years, HS Guidance Counselor or or above), and have a minimum ACT score of Sept. 1 Scholarship $2,600 for 4th year. https//sdbor.edu 24 and 3.0 GPA. Must be used at an accredited SD higher education institution. SD HS graduate; 2.8 or higher GPA; Minimum Full-time tuition and appli- Dakota Corps HS Guidance Counselor or ACT of 27; incoming freshman in program in cable fees at participating SD Feb. 1 Scholarship https//sdbor.edu critical need occupation. postsecondary schools.

Priority to SD residents, incoming freshmen $2,000 per student, available Hatterscheidt Contact Financial Aid office Check with with 3.0 or higher GPA and financial need. at some 20 SD colleges and Foundation Scholarship at participating institution. institution. Maintain 3.0 GPA for 2nd semester funding. technical institutes. General Financial Aid Programs Available at Most Post-Secondary Institutions

The post-secondary institutions in this booklet offer a wide-variety of financial assistance, not limited to the scholarships listed. Other assistance includes scholarships for athletic, artistic and other talents. For further information, contact the financial aid office or specific departments at the insitutions listed. Numerous scholarships are also offered by civic and fraternal organizations, employers, etc. It is not necessary nor advisable to pay a scholarship search firm to explore funding opportunities. Talk to your school counselor or search the web.

30 - Financial Aid/Scholarships SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides up to $6,500 over four years to a qualifying student who attends an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Recipients may participate in the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship program for the equivalent of four academic years (eight consecutive fall and spring terms), or until attaining a baccalaureate degree. During each academic year, one-half of the annual scholarship award will be distributed at the beginning of the fall semester and the other half distributed at the beginning of the spring semester:

$ 1,300 - 1st year of attendance $ 1,300 - 2nd year of attendance $ 1,300 - 3rd year of attendance $ 2,600 - 4th year of attendance Initial Eligibility Requirements 1. Be a resident of South Dakota at time of high school graduation. 2. Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher before the beginning of post-secondary education. If using a SAT score, the sum of the verbal and mathematics scores on the SAT must be at least 1090. 3. Complete high school course requirements with no final grade below a "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (grade of "B") prior to graduation (Note: One unit of high school credit equals 1 year of instruction). 4. Effective for those students entering into postsecondary education for the first time on or after August 2013, the curriculum requirements specified in section 3 above are not required for any student who has received a composite score on the ACT of at least 28 and meets the ACT college readiness benchmarks scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 22 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 23 for Science.

5. Attend a university, college, or technical school accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and that provides instruction from a campus located in South Dakota. 6. Enter into the program within 5 years of high school graduation, or within 1 year of the student's release from active duty military service (if that release is within 5 years of the date of the student's high school graduation). Students seeking to transfer from a regionally accredited university, college, or technical school located outside of South Dakota may do so within two years following high school graduation and be eligible to receive partial award.

For more information on requirements for the Opportunity Scholarship check out the SD Board of Regents web site at http://sdos.sdbor.edu/

Financial Aid/Scholarship - 31 Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

The institutions listed below are Associate Members of the Council on College Admission in South Dakota

Alexandria Technical & Comm. College Bethany Lutheran College Bismarck State College Alexandria, MN Mankato, MN Bismarck, ND www.alextech.edu www.blc.edu bismarckstate.edu 888-234-1222 800-944-3066 800-445-5073

Briar Cliff University Buena Vista University Chadron State College Sioux City, IA Storm Lake, IA Chadron, NE www.briarcliff.edu www.bvu.edu www.csc.edu 712-279-5200 712-749-2079 800-242-3766

Concordia College Creighton University Dickinson State University Moorhead, MN Omaha, NE Dickinson, ND www.concordiacollege.edu www.creighton.edu www.dickinsonstate.edu 800-699-9897 402-280-2317 800-279-4295

Dordt University Drake University Eastern Wyoming College Sioux Center, IA Des Moines, IA Torrington, WY www.dordt.edu www.drake.edu ewc.wy.edu 800-343-6738 515-271-3181 866-327-8996

Gillette College Grand Canyon University Iowa Lakes Community College Gillette, WY Phoenix, AZ Estherville, IA www.gillettecollege.org www.gcu.edu www.iowalakes.edu 888-681-6070 855-428-5673 712-362-7945

Laramie County Community College Miles Community College Minnesota State University Mankato Cheyenne, WY Miles City, MT Mankato, MN lccc.wy.edu www.milescc.edu mnsu.edu 307-778-1212 800-541-9281 800-722-5044

Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota West Community/Technical Co Minot State University Moorhead, MN Worthington, MN Minot, ND www.mnstate.edu www.mnwest.edu www.minotstateu.edu 877-678-6463 800-658-2330 800-777-0750

Morningside College ND State College of Science Nebraska Wesleyan University Sioux City, IA Wapheton, ND Lincoln, NE www.morningside.edu www.ndscs.edu www.nebrwesleyan.edu 800-831-0806 800-342-4325 402-465-2218

North Dakota State University Northeast Community College Northwest College Fargo, ND Norfolk, NE Powell, WY www.ndsu.edu www.northeast.edu www.nwc.edu 800-488-6378 800-348-9033 800-560-4692

32 - Out-of-State Colleges Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

The institutions listed below are Associate Members of the Council on College Admission in South Dakota

Northwest Iowa Community College Northwestern College Saint Catherine University Sheldon, IA Orange City, IA St. Paul, MN nwicc.edu www.nwciowa.edu www.stkate.edu 800-352-4907 800-747-4757 800-656-5283

Saint Mary's University of Minn. Sheridan College Southwest Minnesota State U. Winona, MN Sheridan, WY Marshall, MN www.smumn.edu www.sheridan.edu www.smsu.edu 800-635-5987 888-675-0505 800-642-0684

University of Iowa University of Mary University of Minnesota-Crookston Iowa City, IA Bismarck, ND Crookston, MN www.uiowa.edu/admissions www.umary.edu www.crk.umn.edu 319-335-1566 800-288-6279 800-862-6466

University of Minnesota-Morris University of Minnesota-Rochester University of Nebraska Omaha Morris, MN Rochester, MN Omaha, NE www.morris.umn.edu r.umn.edu www.BEaMAV.com 888-866-3382 507-258-8686 800-858-8648

University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of North Dakota University of Northwestern - St. Paul Lincoln, NE Grand Forks, ND St. Paul, MN unl.edu www.und.edu unwsp.edu 402-472-7211 800-225-5863 800-827-6827

University of Wyoming Valley City State University Wayne State College Laramie, WY Valley City, ND Wayne, NE uwyo.edu www.vcsu.edu www.wsc.edu 800-342-5996 800-532-8641 866-972-2287

Western Iowa Technical Community Col Sioux City, IA www.witcc.edu 800-352-4649

Out of State Colleges - 33 Visiting a Post-Secondary School

The visit needs to be carefully planned. Following is a list of 4. Some questions to ask: suggestions to help prepare for the visit. A. What is the student-to-teacher ratio? How large will the

typical class be? 1. Make an appointment! Contact the Admissions Office to set up a date, time and the departments that you may B. What is the percentage of graduates in this course of be interested in visiting. study who find work? What is their average starting salary? 2. Be prompt. C. How do students receive extra help with difficult 3. Plan on spending at least half a day on the campus. In assignments? addition to the tour of the campus try to: D. What are the full costs of attending school, including A. Sit in on a class - check out shops, labs and tuition and fees, room and board and books? classrooms. E. What about health services, the library, employment B. Have a meal on campus. counseling, personal counseling and academic advising?

C. Browse in the library. F. What sports, clubs and other extra-curricular activities are there to help “round out” the education D. Talk with other students on experience? campus. G. What options are available in case goals change? E. Spend some time in the student

center or union. 5. Keep notes on your visit(s). Do not rely on your memory. F. Visit with Financial Aid officer. Take into account your feelings while you were on campus

G. Visit with professors and/or (comfortable, lost, afraid, overwhelmed). coaches.