How to Apply, Visit, or Request Information at South Dakota Mines

South Dakota Mines (sdsmt.edu) routes prospective students through three main actions on its homepage: Apply Now, Visit Us, and Request Info. If you are ready to apply, start with the application link and check whether you qualify for the free application window (South Dakota and select surrounding states through November 30, with an automatic fee waiver for eligible SD Advantage students). If you are still deciding, use the visit or request-info paths first. Undergraduate and graduate admissions are handled on separate pages, so pick the one that matches your level.

Apply to South Dakota Mines

The site presents a single Apply Now entry point, with undergraduate and graduate admissions listed separately. Use the undergraduate page if you are applying for a bachelor's degree and the graduate admissions page if you are applying for a master's or doctoral program.

Free application window and fee waiver

According to the site, students from South Dakota and select surrounding states can apply with no application fee through November 30. The eligible states listed are:

• South Dakota
• North Dakota
• Montana
• Wyoming
• Minnesota
• Colorado
• Nebraska
• Iowa
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Missouri
• Wisconsin

The fee is automatically waived for eligible SD Advantage students. The site does not state a fee amount for applicants outside this group, so check the application page directly if you are unsure whether a fee applies to you.

Steps to apply

1. Go to sdsmt.edu and select Apply Now.
2. Choose Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions based on your program level.
3. Confirm your state and student status against the free-application conditions above before submitting.
4. Complete and submit the application through the admissions page.

Expected result: You reach the correct application form for your level and know whether you qualify for the fee waiver before you submit.

Common snag: Applying through the wrong admissions level. The homepage lists undergraduate and graduate admissions as separate destinations, so pick the level first, then the application link.

Visit Campus

The homepage includes a Visit Us link for prospective students who want to see the campus before applying. The site also highlights student life, on-campus living, and the Rapid City location as reasons to visit.

Steps to arrange a visit

1. From sdsmt.edu, select Visit Us.
2. Review the visit options presented and choose the format that fits your schedule.
3. Follow the page's instructions to request or confirm your visit.

Expected result: You have a confirmed visit request or a clear next step from the admissions visit page.

Common snag: Treating the visit page as a general contact form. It is specifically for campus visits; for admissions questions, use the request-info path instead.

Request Information

The Request Info link is the right entry point if you want admissions materials, program details, or a point of contact before applying.

Steps to request information

1. From sdsmt.edu, select Request Info.
2. Provide the details the form asks for, including your intended level of study (undergraduate or graduate).
3. Submit the form and watch for a response from the admissions team.

Expected result: You receive admissions information tailored to your interests and level.

Common snag: Requesting undergraduate information when you intend to apply to a graduate program. The site separates the two admissions tracks, so state your level clearly.

Which Path Should You Use?

What You Can Expect After Applying

The site cites a 94% job placement rate and an average starting salary of $76,805, along with 192 employers in 36 states recruiting graduates. These figures describe outcomes for Mines graduates and are useful context when weighing the application, but they are not admissions requirements. For program-specific questions, the undergraduate and graduate admissions pages remain the authoritative starting points.