Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

University Information


 

Dr. Brian Tande, President of South Dakota Mines

 

Vision and Mission

Our VISION is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society.

Our MISSION is to educate scientists and engineers to address global challenges, innovate to reach our creative potential, and engage in partnerships to transform society.

South Dakota Board of Regents

South Dakota Mines is one of six public universities operating under the authority assigned by the Constitution of the State of South Dakota to the nine-member Board of Regents.  The statutory objective of the university is established by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota with programs and organization approved by the Board of Regents.  More information about the South Dakota Board of Regents, departments, staff, members, institutions, and policies is available on the South Dakota Board of Regents website.

South Dakota Public Higher Education Institutions

Black Hills State University, Spearfish
Dakota State University, Madison
Northern State University, Aberdeen
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City
South Dakota State University, Brookings
Black Hills State University-Rapid City, Rapid City
University of South Dakota, Vermillion

Academic Departments

Academic departments at South Dakota Mines are available on the Academic Departments page of the website. 

Accreditation

Institutional accreditation, programmatic accreditation, and program professional society approval information is available on the Accreditation page of the South Dakota Mines website.

Legal Notices

As a recipient of  Federal Title IV funds, South Dakota Mines is required to collect, publish, and disseminate certain information to students, prospective students, and employees. The Consumer Information page of the website provides access to all required disclosures.