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South Dakota State University offers a diverse academic portfolio of majors, minors and specializations. We welcome you to our community of learners and encourage you to become part of the Jackrabbit family where you can discover your dreams and achieve your goals.

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Colleges and Departments

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science

Dairy and Food Science

Natural Resource Management

Ness School of Management and Economics

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Aerospace Studies

Military Science

Ness School of Management and Economics

School of American and Global Studies

School of Communication and Journalism

School of Design

School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies

School of Performing Arts

School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies

College of Education and Human Sciences

School of Education, Counseling and Human Development

School of Health and Human Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

Biology and Microbiology

Chemistry and Biochemistry and Physics

Geography and Geospatial Sciences

College of Nursing

Graduate Nursing

Undergraduate Nursing

College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Allied and Population Health

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy Practice

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Construction and Concrete Industry Management

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Mathematics and Statistics

Mechanical Engineering

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Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College

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Academics Events

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Jan 23

Harding Distinguished Lectureship

Jan. 23, 2025 6:00 PM

Feb 12

Academic Leaders Workshop

Feb. 12, 2025 9:00 AM

Mar 12

Academic Leaders Workshop

Mar. 12, 2025 9:00 AM

Apr 8

Academic Leaders Workshop

Apr. 8, 2025 9:00 AM

Academics News

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Dessa

Jan. 10, 2025

Artist Dessa to deliver Harding Distinguished Lecture

American musician, writer and speaker Dessa will share her inspiration as a multi-disciplinary artist when she delivers the Harding Distinguished Lecture on Jan. 23 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. The artist will also share her appreciation for the far-reaching impact of the liberal arts, humanities and social sciences at the 6 p.m. event in Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

Jan. 3, 2025

Subramanian selected as dean of ��Ƶ College of Natural Sciences

Sen Subramanian has been named dean of the College of Natural Sciences at South Dakota State University.

Nov. 13, 2024

��Ƶ launching Post-Carceral Education Opportunity Program in spring 2025

The Mellon Foundation has awarded South Dakota State University a grant to help ��Ƶ provide a pathway to higher education for previously incarcerated individuals looking for a better future. The ��Ƶ Post-Carceral Education Opportunity Program is now accepting applicants for the spring 2025 semester.