Becoming an Online Student
We could not be more excited to help you achieve your academic goals, whether you are seeking your first degree, a second degree, an advanced degree or a certificate.
Undergraduate Admissions (Courses numbered 0##-4##)
Degree-Seeking Applicants
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. Regularly check your email for application status updates.
Admissions deadline
- Rolling admissions
What you'll need
- Completed admissions application (location: online)
- $20 application fee
- Official report of ACT
- High school transcript(s)
- Postsecondary transcripts (if applicable)
We have a wide variety of courses available online that you may take for professional development or just for fun. If you are just planning to take a course or two, we can help you with that and you can apply as a nondegree-seeking student. (Not eligible for financial aid.)
Nondegree-Seeking Applicants
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. Regularly check your email for application status updates.
Application instructions
- Create an account on the 海角直播app Admissions Portal.
- Verify email address.
- Select the "Enrollment Information" tab and enter your information as follows:
- Under "Academic Information" and "Level of Study" choose "Undergraduate" as the level of study.
- Under "Student Type" select "Non-degree - I am not seeking an undergraduate degree or credential at 海角直播app."
- Under "Undergraduate Degree Type", choose "Not seeking a degree".
- Under "Location of Classes" select "Online".
- Under "Program Selection" and "Major" choose "Non Seeking a Degree- Undergraduate".
Application questions? Please contact 海角直播app Undergraduate Admissions by email or at 800-952-3541.
Graduate Admissions (Courses numbered 5##-8##+)
Degree-Seeking Applicants
The Graduate School oversees and facilitates applications to the 海角直播app graduate programs. Some of our academic programs have different deadlines and require additional documents, so please review the important program specific admission requirements in the .
Admissions Deadline
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: Oct. 15
Specific departments or programs may have earlier deadlines. View program specific deadlines in the .
Your application must be fully processed, and you must be accepted by your department prior to registration.
Nondegree-Seeking Applicants
Application instructions
- Create an account on the 海角直播app Admissions Portal
- Verify email address.
- Select the "Enrollment Information" tab and enter your information as follows:
- Under "Academic Information" and "Level of Study" choose "Graduate" as the level of Study.
- Under "Student Type" select "Non-Degree Seeking - I am not seeking a graduate degree or credential at 海角直播app".
- Under "Graduate Degree Type", choose "Not seeking a Degree".
- Under "Location of Classes" select "Online".
- Under "Program Selection" and "Major" choose "Not Seeking a Degree-Graduate".
Application questions? Please contact 海角直播app Graduate School at 605-688-4181 or gradschl@sdstate.edu.
If you are considering applying for an online program, this survey will help you determine your level of readiness for online learning. The postsurvey feedback will provide you with information on what you can expect from an online course and help you understand what you need to succeed as an online learner.
