Congratulations on being accepted to the South Dakota Mines Graduate Program. Here are the next steps to help you get started on your graduate degree.
Email the Graduate Office to Confirm Attendance
1. Look up your advisor in your acceptance letter.
2. Let your advisor know you are planning to attend.
3. Discuss what courses to take with your advisor.
4. Ask any questions you may have about assistantships.
Search the Campus Directory for your advisor.
Obtain your login credentials
Review the Banner Registration Tutorials
Log into the Banner Portal
View Academic Catalog
Download Permission of Instructor form, if needed
Email Registrar's Office with any questions.
if applicable; U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
Visit Financial Aid webpage.
Visit tuition and fee rates webpage.
Email Financial Aid Office with questions.
Only required if awarded degree does not appear on transcript submitted with application. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution.
Contact your prior institution. Request documents to be sent to: South Dakota Mines Graduate Education 501 E. St. Joseph St., C2201 Rapid City SD 57701
Official PDF transcripts can be sent by the issuing institution to the Graduate Office using the link below.
Email Graduate Office with questions.
This is the only email account we will use to contact you once the semester has begun.Be sure to check it regularly.
Read Email Setup Instructions.
Email ITS Help Desk with questions.
Email Cashier's Office with any questions.
available 30 days prior to the semester start date Visit South Dakota Mines Rocker Shop Bookstore website.
Email Bookstore with any questions.
used to distribute course materials in some courses
Visit D2L Portal website.
View Academic Calendar.
Contact your advisor listed in your acceptance letter for questions regarding assistantships.
Click here to learn how to submit your financial document.
Email Ivanhoe International Center with any questions.
Download Immunization Form
Read Form Instructions
Email Dean of Students with any questions.
International Students: email Ivanhoe International Center with any questions.
Download housing options document
Read campus housing info
Read off campus housing info
Contact Residence Life Office with questions.
New graduate student orientation can be completed online at your convenience. You will receive an email with login information a few weeks before the term begins.
International Students: email Ivanhoe International Center for additional orientation info.
for students with a confirmed assistantship offer
Search the Campus Directory for your department secretary.
Upload a photo of yourself to this link. Log in with your network user name and password. Pick up your picture ID at the front desk of the Surbeck Center at the beginning of the term. You can also download your digital ID on your mobile device: IOS users Android users Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
Click for parking permit form.
Email Facilities Office with questions.
Graduate Education OfficeSouth Dakota Mines Attention: Graduate Education, Mail stop C2201 501 East St. Joseph St. Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Contact the program coordinator of the program you are interested in, and then apply online.