Find Your Place. Find Your Future.
Six universities. Hundreds of programs. One free application period.
During the Free Application Period, South Dakota and South Dakota Advantage students can apply to any of our six public universities for free, now through November!
South Dakota is recognized as the most affordable state in the country to earn a college degree. Our public universities offer high-quality education, career-focused programs, and opportunities to build the skills you need for what comes next.
Applying is free. Your future is worth the investment. Explore South Dakota’s Public Universities.
South Dakota’s Public Universities
Now is the time to apply!
Whether it’s a career in agriculture, cyber security, medicine, law or engineering—you can find it in South Dakota. With six public universities we’re sure you can find the right fit.
Apply now until the end of November, students have the opportunity to apply to any of South Dakota’s public universities free of charge!
We invite students from South Dakota and our surrounding states to explore a wide range of educational programs and career paths across all six of our institutions. During this two-month free application period, we encourage all students to take advantage of no-cost applications to discover the best fit for their academic and career aspirations.
South Dakota’s Special Schools
The South Dakota Board of Regents is also the governing body for South Dakota’s two special schools, the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the South Dakota Services for the Deaf.
South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a K-12 accredited school by the South Dakota Department of Education that supports children with vision loss to access educational resources to prepare them for life. The school has a long-proven commitment to developing and using the best instructional practices and accommodations to educate students (up to age 21) who are blind and visually impaired.
South Dakota Services for the Deaf
SDSD was established in 1880 and continues to provide educational and support services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing. SDSD’s mission is to be a partner in educational success for children from birth through high school graduation (or up to age 21). They serve as a resource by providing informed, evidence-based consultation to families, schools, and educational teams statewide.