South Dakota

Below are the requirements of the University of South Dakota:

•  All academic transcripts submitted need to be in English or translated into English along with the non-English original draft.

• An SOP is essential for the application process. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

• Applicants must score above 2.64 on the scale of 4.0 in their high school or submit SAT (1070) or ACT (21)

• Or must have 50 above in their high school

• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into the USD. (Click here to Make your portfolio look better)

• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: 

Graduate requirements

• All academic transcripts submitted need to be in English or translated into English along with the non-English original draft.

• An SOP is essential for the application process. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into the USD. (Click here to Make your portfolio look better)

• Resume: Applicants must submit their resume to the university with their experience. 

• Applicants must also have the passport ready by the time their apply to the university as it’s a crucial requirement from the USD.

• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting: