High school students in SD can submit application to state universities and technical colleges for free until Thursday

By Mitchell Now November 29, 2023 8:40 am

High School students in South Dakota have until Thursday (Nov. 30, 2023) to submit an application for admission to the state’s public universities and technical colleges, free of charge.

South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes says the free application period is the perfect opportunity for students to check out all that public higher education institutions in the state have to offer.

Secretary of Education Joseph Graves says they want high school seniors to know they have a range of opportunities for careers and post-secondary education. He says the free application period is one way to get students exploring options in their home state.

For more information about the program or to apply to any of the participating colleges or universities, visit http://OurDakotaDreams.com.

The participating schools include:
• Black Hills State University
• Dakota State University
• Lake Area Technical College
• Mitchell Technical College
• Northern State University
• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• South Dakota State University
• Southeast Technical College
• University South Dakota and
• Western Dakota Technical College

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