prior to their anticipated enrollment date. Applicants must follow their degree program's admissions requirements and present complete official, signed transcripts from secondary and postsecondary schools. International transcripts must be translated into English and authenticated at the student's expense.
Transfer of Credit Agreements
Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 537 for the paper-based test, 203 for the computer-based test or 75 for the Internet-based test are required for admission. A minimum IELTS score of 6 will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL score.
The University of Sioux Falls entered into cooperative agreements with Southeast Technical Institute (STI), Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI), Western Dakota Technical Institute (WDTI) and Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI) which includes the provisions outlined below. This agreement pertains only to those students who have received an A.A.S. degree from STI, LAT, WDTI or MTI.
The TOEFL requirement is waived if you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited United States college or university. If you do not hold a bachelor's degree but have attended a United States college or university for at least two years, the TOEFL requirements may be waived if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have earned at least a B or its equivalent in two non-ESL English courses, although a waiver is not guaranteed. An ACT report with a minimum writing sub-score of 21 or an SAT report with a minimum sub-score of 30 on the reading and 31 on the writing sections may serve as evidence of English proficiency. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived at the discretion of the Director of International Education. An international student who is accepted for admission to the University of Sioux Falls must pay the total amount due in U.S. dollars for each semester of education. Financial documents must be submitted and approved to demonstrate the student's ability to pay this amount. All financial documents must be translated into English at the student's expense. When the application and all supporting documents have been received and approved, an official I-20 form is provided, thereby permitting the student to apply for a visa to enter the United States. If you are an international student seeking admission into the University and have questions, please contact the Director of International Education at (605) 575-2084.
Non-Discrimination Policy The University of Sioux Falls accepts students without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, ethnicity or age. If you are a prospective student with a disability and need accommodations during the admissions process, please contact the Thomas Kilian Academic Success Center at ASC@usiouxfalls.edu or (605) 3316740. Students disclosing a convicted felony charge on their application will be handled by the undergraduate and graduate admitting authority.
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admissions
Southeast Technical Institute, Lake Area Technical Institute, Western Dakota Technical Institute and Mitchell Technical Institute
USF will: • offer an annual scholarship of $3,000 to any STI, LATI, WDTI or MTI student who is a full-time day student at USF; • guarantee acceptance of 64 STI, LATI, WDTI or MTI credits (units) of coursework (any courses transferred into STI, LATI, WDTI or MTI from another institution will be evaluated separately and may affect the total hours transferrable to USF); •
classify students with a junior level status;
• offer immediate entry into the Degree Completion Program; and • provide students with the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in only two years.* *Some programs may require additional coursework to meet competencies. Further information regarding course equivalences and courses which can transfer when NOT part of an A.A.S. degree may be obtained in the Registrar’s Office.
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) Students who transfer from Northwest Iowa Community with an A.A. degree may transfer 64 semester hours and receive junior status at USF. The Registrar will evaluate any other courses for possible transfer.
Veteran Students Any student who is eligible for veteran’s benefits should contact the Office of the Registrar. This office will assist with the certification process. Military credits are evaluated according to guidelines set forth by the American Council on Education and published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services. Students requesting evaluation of military work should provide the Registrar with DD Form 214 or a course evaluation done by the American Council for Education (ACE).