Community

At the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology you’ll belong to a community built around the diversity of ideas as well as cultures and people. One that remains deeply invested in investigating ideas that transform the world. Exploring concepts that change the way we think. Celebrating the thrill of every discovery together. Being inspired by one another’s achievements. Collaborating instead of competing.

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 graduate students who take their studies and research very seriously. But more than that, you will be part of the entire community of the School of Mines, a community that makes some of the bigger and more prestigious universities envious.

It is a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. And it is like no other.

With a closer look you'll find a laid-back yet playful, inspiring yet friendly community. A campus where smart people have fun as they explore all the different things they are interested in.

The relationships that you will make at the school of mines are just as important as the world-class education you will receive. The faculty and fellow students you will come in contact with will become life-long colleagues and friends.

If this sounds like the kind of graduate school you're looking for, we're looking for you.