Dual Enrollment
Eligibility
High school junior eligible to enroll in a high school in South Dakota who meets one
of the following requirements:
-Earn an ACT composite score of 24 reflection of the 70% percentile; or
-Rank in upper one-third of their graduating class; or
-Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale;
High school senior eligible to enroll in a high school in South Dakota who meets one of the following
requirements:
-Earn an ACT composite score of 21 reflective of the 50% percentile; or
-Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating class; or
-Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;
Home Schooled Students: In addition to the eligibility requirements above, families of home school students must submit a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) and completed registrations forms to the Department of Education. Refer to the Home School Students question in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of the Dakota Dreams website for specific instructions.
Apply Here
For questions or more information on Dual enrollment please contact the Office of Admissions at 605-394-2414 or admissions@sdsmt.edu.
New to dual enrollment or returning after taking a semester off:
ApplyDid you complete at least one dual enrollment course this past semester?
Register HereCourses
Find Dual Enrollment Course Catalogue Here:
Dual Enrollment CoursesRecommended General Education Coursework:
Written Communication- ENGL 101: Composition I
Mathematics
- Math 120: Trigonometry
- Math 123: Calculus I
- Math 125: Calculus II
- Math 225: Calculus III
Natural Sciences
- Speak to your South Dakota Mines' dual credit coordinator to select the best course for you.
Social Sciences
- PSYC 101: Psychology
- SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology
Humanities/Fine Arts
- Speak to your South Dakota Mines' dual credit coordinator to select the best course for you.
Accepted and Current Student Info
Once You're Accepted
Complete Dual Credit Orientation- Get access to you South Dakota Mines accounts, order books, access your bill
You will be emailed a dual credit orientation packet. Our dual credit coordinator would like to meet on campus or through zoom to go over your orientation packet. The orientation will help you set up the following accounts: Mines email, Banner Self-Service, and Desire2Learn (D2L). Instructions for ordering textbooks or accessing e-books, paying your bill, getting a parking permit, etc. can also be found in the Dual Credit orientation packet. You may purchase or rent your college textbooks at the Rocker Shop Bookstore
Some courses may require an e-book which you will be given access to the first day of class. E-books will be added to you tuition for your course and do not need to be purchased separately.
Pay for your classes
You will not receive a paper bill! Your "eBill" is available to view/print in SDePay accessed in Banner Self-Service. Payment within the first week of classes is recommended! Find the payment deadline listed on your confirmation email.
Pay by credit card or echeck online through SDePay (via Banner Self-Service).
Pay by personal check or cash at the cashier's window on campus.
Mail your check to:
Student Accounts
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
To avoid late fees and/or cancelled registration, tuition charges must be paid by the due date. For questions regarding billing, please contact in the cashier's office at (605) 394-2372.
Preparing for the first Day of Class - Welcome to South Dakota Mines!
Click on the Academic Calendar to view important dates including the first day of class. The first day of class is also listed on your confirmation e-mail. To view your class schedule (meeting times for on campus courses, location, professor's contact info), sign into your Banner Self-Service account, click on "Student Registration” located under the "Registration" section, and then click on “View registration Information”.
Access your course syllabus which contains required textbooks/supplies, attendance and grading policies, and a layout of your schedule. If you are taking an online course, you will find the course syllabus by logging into D2L and clicking on your course. If you are taking a course on campus, you will receive your course syllabus on the first day of class.
If at any point you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Resources & Support
Dual Enrollment students with disabilities that need accommodations should contact Amanda Lopez in the South Dakota Mines Title IX and Disabilities Services Office once enrolled in courses. Contact information: 605-394-2533, or email Amanda.Lopez@sdsmt.edu.