GRADUATE EDUCATION
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Learn about our degree programs in
our Graduate Education Viewbook.
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Dear Students and Colleagues:
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the graduate programs at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. SDSM&T is dedicated to remaining a leader in 21st century education that reflects a belief in the role of engineers and scientists as crucial to the advancement of society. The School of Mines is a public state university offering baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees in science and engineering with a student population of approximately 2,400. Presently, students from 40 states and 27 countries are enrolled at the School of Mines, making us, indeed, an international community of scholars. As a result of the achievements of these students and their faculty mentors, the South Dakota School of Mines enjoys a world-wide reputation as an outstanding engineering and science institution.
SDSM&T is a small science and engineering institution that provides big opportunities. Our size and focus give us the capability to attract world-class faculty who enjoy working closely and collaboratively with students. Becoming a graduate student at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is like joining a family. You will be part of a community of students, faculty, support staff and alumni all dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do. Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, a short distance from Mount Rushmore and unlimited outdoor recreational activities, SDSM&T provides its students with opportunities to play as hard as they work.
The relationships that you will develop at the School of Mines are just as important as the world-class education you will receive. The faculty members and fellow students you will meet will become life-long colleagues and friends. As a student at SDSM&T, you will belong to a community that celebrates and builds upon a diversity of ideas, cultures and people; a community that remains deeply invested in developing ideas that transform the world and exploring concepts that change the way we think. Celebrate the thrill of every discovery together. Be inspired by one another's achievements. Collaborate instead of competing.
If this sounds like the kind of graduate school you're looking for, we're looking for you.
Warmest regards,
Dr. Doug Wells
Dean of Graduate Education
More than just outstanding graduate programs.
As a graduate student at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, you’ll enjoy all the advantages you expect from one of the nation’s premier engineering and science schools: an intense and exhilarating learning environment, outstanding programs leading to Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees, a distinguished faculty, cutting-edge research initiatives, state-of-the-art laboratories, and excellent facilities.
But you’ll also discover something else: a small, friendly, unique learning community that is like no other.
Exactly how big can small be?
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Important Deadlines
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Graduate Education Deadlines for Exams,
Defenses, Thesis & Dissertations
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Spring 2013
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Summer 2013
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Fall 2013 |
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Thesis/Dissertations due to the Graduate Office
for grammatical corrections (already defended
and approved by your committee)
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April 19, 2013
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August 9, 2013
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December 4, 2013 |
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Final date for M.S. coursework exams and
non-thesis presentations
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April 26, 2013
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August 16, 2013
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December 11, 2013 |
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M.S. coursework exam results, defense results,
and thesis/dissertation check out sheets due
to the Graduate Office
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May 3, 2013
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August 23, 2013
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December 18, 2013 |
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Finals week - nothing else can be scheduled
for this week
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April 29 to May 3, 2013
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n/a
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December 12 to December 18, 2013
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Graduation
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May 4, 2013
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n/a
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December 21, 2013 |
These dates are based on the current projected Board of Regents academic calendar, and are subject to change.
