College of Nursing, West River Department
1011 11th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
1-888-819-1725
Office (605) 394-5390
Fax (605) 394-1250
For more information or to see an Academic Advisor, contact:
Carol.Racanelli@sdstate.edu
Academic Advisor, West River Nursing Program |
South Dakota State University 
College of Nursing
PO Box 2275
Brookings, SD 57007
1-888-216-9806
Admission or Financial Aid Information:
1-800-952-3541
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Admission as a Pre-Nursing Student
West River students interested in completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing need to apply for admission directly to South Dakota State University.
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Application to SDSU |
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Instructions for application to SDSU |
When applying for admission to South Dakota State University, West River applicants need to have an official high school transcript, as well as official transcripts from any universities attended outside the South Dakota Regental System sent from the institution directly to:
South Dakota State University
Admissions Office
Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Once admitted to SDSU as a pre-nursing student, pre-requisite nursing courses and General Education courses can be completed at either South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) or Black Hills State University (BHSU) without application to those universities.
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| Admission to the College of Nursing
West River students apply to the nursing major during the Fall or Spring semester, once pre-requistes have been met. All prerequisite courses must be completed at the time students enter the nursing major.
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College of Nursing Major Application |
All nursing students are required to purchase an approved Gateway laptop computer from the eSDSU website to use during the five semesters of the nursing major. The following links provide rationale for the laptop requirement as well as information on purchasing an approved Gateway laptop computer from the eSDSU website. Similar computers purchased elsewhere are not acceptable as we cannot support them. |
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Laptop Rationale |
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eSDSU Program |
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Gateway Campus Computing Program |
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Housing
SDSU West River does not have campus housing. However, West River pre-nursing and nursing students are eligible for campus housing at either SDSM&T or BHSU if taking prerequisite or support courses on those campuses.
Students who desire campus housing at SDSMT should contact Maureen Wilson, Residential Life at 605/394-2348 or Maureen.Wilson@sdsmt.edu . Students living on SDSM&T campus will be issued a SDSM&T photo ID which is needed for meals and dorm access.
Students who desire campus housing at BHSU should contact Michelle Hoffman, Admissions Representative at 605/642-6225 or MichelleHoffman@bhsu.edu. Students living on BHSU campus will be issued a BHSU photo ID for meals and dorm access.
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Advising
The following links provide a general overview of the courses that need to be completed for the nursing major.
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Plan of study for students taking prerequisites and support courses at SDSM&T |
Plan of study for students taking prerequisites and support courses at BHSU |
All Pre-nursing students need to contact the SDSU nursing advisor before registering for classes to ensure prerequisites are completed in the appropriate sequence. Please call (605) 394-5390 or email Carol Racanelli, Academic Advisor at Carol.Racanelli@sdstate.edu |
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Financial Aid
For information from SDSU's Financial Aid Office on how to apply for financial aid, click here. SDSU's financial code is 003471.
To receive priority consideration for Federation Work Study, Federal Supplemental Grants, and Federal Perkins, Nursing, and Health Professions Student Loans, you will need to send your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processor before 3/7/04.
However, there is no priority date for Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Stafford Loan Programs.
For any questions or concerns related to financial aid, please contact Julie Hamer in the Financial Aid Office at:
SDSU Financial Aid Office
Administration Building - Room 106
PO Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
1-800-952-3541 or 605-688-4702
Julie.Hamer@sdstate.edu
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| Scholarships
Pre-nursing students are eligible for general SDSU scholarships. Students are encouraged to submit their application by January 25th for priority consideration.
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SDSU Scholarship Application for First-Year Students |
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SDSU Scholarship Application for Transfer Students |
Nursing students are eligible for College of Nursing Scholarships. Scholarships available for students in Rapid City include:
There are sources of scholarship and loan money available to students other than those specifically listed. Examples of types of organizations, which students are encouraged to explore independently, are hospitals, fraternal organizations, community groups, and professional associations. The Department Head of Nursing Student Services may be helpful to students in identifying resources. In Rapid City, students may check with the secretary in the Nursing Office for additional information.
Additional scholarship information is available at: West River Scholarship Information
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College of Nursing Scholarship application
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Helpful Links for Nursing Students
The following are sites with additional information that may be useful to pre-nursing and nursing students during their time at SDSU:
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Pre-Nursing Student Handbook |
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Nursing Student Handbook |
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WebAdvisor (Register for courses, adjust course schedules, look at their academic history and financial aid information)
Instructions on how to use WebAdvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about WebAdvisor |
