Undergraduate Forms and Resources

The following resources help undergraduates successfully chart their course to a degree. Students should check with their advisor if they have any questions on courses, the sequence in which to take them, or need resources for tutoring or academic support.

Department Course Schedules

For the most current version of course schedules, please see Self-Service Banner
Tentative 4-semester Schedule of Courses for planning course scheduling, particularly for courses offered only in alternate semesters or years.

Minors

Three undergraduate minors are offered at South Dakota Mines that are associated with the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering:

Undergraduate Minor in Geology
Undergraduate Minor in Geospatial Technology
Undergraduate Minor in Petroleum Systems

Information on all South Dakota Mines Minors

Certificates

Certificate in Geospatial Technology

Information on all South Dakota Mines Certificate Programs

GGE Laboratory and Field Safety Guidelines

Other Forms/Resources

Accelerated MS options for the BS in Geology and the BS Geological Engineering are available for the MS in Geology and Geological Engineering (Geology specialization), MS in Geology and Geological Engineering (Geological Engineering specialization), and MS in Paleontology. For entrance requirements see Catalog Links page.
Applications for field courses in geology, geological engineering, and paleontology are available at the Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station website
Departmental Course Substitution Approval Form Use this form to request approval to allow a substitution for a required course in one of the bachelor’s degree curricula.
Registrar Forms (such as drop/add, academic appeal, permission of instructor, transcript request etc.)
Student Development Office forms (such as ADA release, graduation application, etc.)
Student Resources List

For a full listing of all courses, including course descriptions, hours, credits and prerequisites, please see the Catalog Links page.