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The U is the state of South Dakota’s flagship
university. We’re the big-time university with a small-college feel. We’re the home of extraordinary opportunities. Click through these pages to learn more about.... n The University n Vermillion n Coyote Athletics
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From accounting to health science, business to art,
computer science to education, pre-med to pre-law, there’s a pretty good chance we have just what you’re looking for at The U. Students can choose from over 130 undergraduate programs and 57 graduate programs offered at one of our eight colleges.
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be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation. Students and faculty strive toward that through our signature programs Honors, First Year Experience, Undergraduate Research - which enhance the solid education foundation.
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The University of South Dakota’s mission is simple. To
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A total of 9,617 students
passed through the halls of USD in 2009, including more than 7,000 undergraduates and 2,500 graduates. Over 80 percent of USD’s 408 faculty members have the highest degree in their field, but a 15:1 student-faculty ratio gives a great education a personal touch. The renowned teachers and driven students make USD the best learning environment in the state.
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that way. The U is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review and its 2010 “Best Colleges” issue. USD is the only institution from South Dakota named to this year’s prestigious list.
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We aren’t the only ones to feel
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Graduates of South Dakota have traveled the world
and accomplished great things. Famous alumni include Al Neuharth (top left), who founded USA Today, and Tom Brokaw (top right), the long-time host of NBC Nightly News. Senators Tim Johnson (bottom left) and John Thune (bottom middle) earned degrees at USD, along with President Abbott.
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lawns, sculptures and displays of seasonal flowers create a lush park-like educational setting. All across campus, visitors will notice significant campus improvement projects as The U is investing more than $100 million in projects that have recently been completed or are currently under construction.
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The U’s 274-acre tree-lined campus, manicured green
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city’s warm and welcoming charm for 150 years. Today, about 10,000 adventurers, farmers, manufacturers, professionals and scholars call Vermillion their home. Downtown restaurants, movie theaters, cafes and specialty shops are all within walking distance of the campus. But if you’re up for a road trip, you can make Sioux Falls or Sioux City in less than an hour, Omaha in about two and Minneapolis in five.
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Residents and visitors to Vermillion have enjoyed the
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Leisure time has a place here too. Choose your
adventure. Kayak on the Missouri River or sail on Lewis & Clark Lake. Bike along the river or hike at Spirit Mound. Golf at The Bluffs or disc golf at Prentis Park. There are lots of things to do in Vermillion.
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Success for USD
student-athletes is measured on the field and in the classroom. The Coyotes have excelled not only at the conference level, but also on a national scale and as professionals. Below are some of South Dakota’s outstanding accomplishments in both areas. 23 NCAA Championships 771 All-Americans 46 Academic AllAmericans 85 conference championships 41 NFL players 2 Olympians
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Coyotes have also gone on to achieve great things at
the professional level, including two-time Olympian Derek Miles (top), NFL player Stefan Logan (bottom right) and basketball player Josh Mueller (bottom left).
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One of the finest competition and training facilities
in the region, the DakotaDome is home to all 17 Coyote teams. The complex serves USD’s 350 studentathletes on a daily basis and is one of the state’s most recognizable man-made landmarks.
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Student-athletes at
South Dakota are given support in all areas of their college experience. Coyote staff members trained in academic support, strength training, sports medicine and more work on a oneon-one basis with each student-athlete.
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USD student-athletes love the opportunity to return support to Vermillion and the surrounding communities through their work in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
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Giving back is a part of playing for the Coyotes.
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South Dakota passion makes gameday on campus
one of the best days in Vermillion. Everyone gets involved from the color guard to the dance squad and cheerleaders to the school band. Even the baton twirler catches the USD spirit.
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A faithful following of fans always support USD student-
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athletes. Coyote Nation loves its student-athletes and wears the red and white proudly at all home events. Their die-hard enthusiasm help make gameday a memorable experience for everyone involved.
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In its third year of
transition to NCAA Division I status, South Dakota is a member of the up-and-coming Great West Conference. USD captured four team championships in the 10-member league during the 2009-10 season. The Coyotes also added 142 All-GWC honors in all sports, including four players of the year and three coaches of the year.
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Liz Hoffman and the Coyote swimmers are already part of the Summit League, which the rest of USD’s sports will join in 2011-12.
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First-Team All-GWC Mel Johnson
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First-Team All-GWC Emily Maas
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Do you want to be a Coyote?
A world-class education, a great place to live and top-notch sports all combine to make the University of South Dakota the right fit for anyone. Join the Coyotes today and add your talents to the excitment that is USD Athletics. For more information, log on to USDCoyotes.com or USD.edu.
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414 E Clark St. Dakota Dome Vermillion, SD, 5706