International Admission students
At South Dakota State University, a world of possibilities awaits you.

88 majors, 38 master's degree, 16 Ph.D. programs and two professional doctorates.

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Key Deadlines

Fall (August)
June 15

Undergraduate Application Deadline

April 15

Graduate Application Deadline

Spring (January)
Nov. 1

Undergraduate Application Deadline

Oct. 15

Graduate Application Deadline

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Basic Admission Requirements

Undergraduate
Language

SAT 950 or ACT 18 or Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT 61 or International English Language Testing System 5.5. Other waivers may apply.

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Academic

High school GPA minimum 2.6 equivalent.

See academic requirements for specific countries.

Graduate
Language

Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT 71 or International English Language Testing System 6. Some programs have higher minimum requirements.

Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the graduate catalog.

Academic

Undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admission.

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International Student and Scholar Engagement
Physical Address
1300 North Campus Dr.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Hilton M. Briggs Library 119, Box 2115
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office closed from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.