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.
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. Antonette Logar
Dean of Graduate Education
Important Information for Current Students
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Programs of study are due by midterm of the second semester of study (forms to submit on are in the Graduate Education Office, PL 113). Programs of study for students who began their studies in spring are due by mid-term of the fall semester. Students who begin their programs in the summer or fall must submit their program of study by mid-term of the spring semester. Students receiving assistantships must be in compliance with POS requirements in order to receive funds.
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Students wishing to participate in either the spring or fall graduation ceremony must have all of the graduation requirements met before participating in the ceremony. Non- thesis option students and thesis option students have due dates for final work which must be adhered to as defined in the chart below. Note that no extensions will be given to these due dates for any reason. Fall, spring and summer graduates are urged to schedule exams, defenses and dissertations well in advance of the scheduled due date (required forms for exam scheduling are in the Graduate Education Office at PL113). Summer graduates will be eligible to participate in the May ceremony upon request approval of the Dean of Graduate Education. Those not participating in the spring ceremony can participate in the December ceremony.
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More information and resources for current students can be found on the Resources for Current Students page.
Important Deadlines
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Graduate Education Deadlines for Exams, Defenses, Thesis & Dissertations |
2012 |
| Last possible day to turn in thesis to Grad Office--usually 3 weeks prior to graduation (already defended and approved by your committee). | April 13, 2012 |
| Last possible day to take final coursework, non-thesis exams--usually one week prior to campus finals week. |
April 23, 2012 |
| Last possible day for final exam results to reach Grad Office. |
April 27, 2012 |
| Campus finals week-NOTHING else can be scheduled during this week. |
April 30 - May 4, 2012 |
| Graduation |
May 5, 2011 |
These dates are based on the current projected Board of Regents academic calendar, and are subject to change.
