According to our Undergraduate University Bulletin, in order to establish residency for tuition purposes you must live in South Dakota for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of classes of the semester. Attendance at a college or university controlled by the Board of Regents does not count in determining the twelve month period of residence.

For a residency application and full description of qualifications, click on "Residency Application" below. Completed applications should be sent to:

Michelle Kuebler
South Dakota State University
Admissions Office
Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007-0649

Please contact our office at 1-800-952-3541 or SDSU.Admissions@sdstate.edu with any residency questions.