Lifelong Learning - Visitor Pass Program

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology strongly promotes lifelong learning!

To provide the community with a lifelong learning opportunity without many of the hassles of regular university enrollment, we offer the Visitor Pass Program.

Through the Visitor Pass Program you can:  

• learn JUST for the sake of learning
• learn without the pressure of completing assignments, projects or taking exams
• have the opportunity to learn at a reduced cost
• observe a university class on a space available basis 

Program Information

Guidelines for the Visitor Pass Program

• Be a high school graduate or possess a GED
• Complete the Visitor Program form available on-line or at the Registrar & Academic Services Office, (RAS)
• Sign up for class visitation two weeks prior to the class start date, (Visitors may participate in both graduate and undergraduate courses with the exception of laboratories) Download registration form.
  
• You can ‘visit’ up to two courses per semester
• Check into parking permits, (additional information on parking is listed below)
• No proof of immunization needed! 

Things to consider: 

• You cannot be currently enrolled in courses offered by any of the six state regental institutions  
• You cannot currently be under suspension or expulsion from any of the six state regental institutions  
• You cannot have credit transcripted for a visited course through any validation means, e.g. CLEP, credit by exam, etc.   
• Visitors will be bumped if the class fills with students who are taking the class for academic credit. Those registered last will be bumped first.  
• Financial Aid is not available   

How to Get Started

• Complete the Visitor Pass Program Form (click here) and submit it to the Registrar's Office, room 201 in the O’Harra Bldg, (You do not have to provide proof of immunizations)
• The fee for the program is $100 a semester, per course, and is payable on the first day of the course or up to one week prior
• You will receive a photo id that will include your name, “Visitor Pass” designation, and the semester you are approved to attend. (Not applicable for library or wellness/fitness center admission) 

• Parking a vehicle on campus requires a parking permit
• If the course you visit meets after 3:30 p.m., you do not need to purchase a parking permit; however, you must obtain a white permit from the Facility Services office. It must be displayed in the front window of your car and allows you to park in any non-resident parking after 3:30 p.m. (Facility Services is located in the Physical Plant.)
• If your class meets before 3:30 p.m., you must purchase a standard red permit, per semester.  (Contact Facilities for further information:  605-394-2251)
• Respect the parking zones, fire-lanes and handicap parking

• You decide not to attend the class(es) within 10 calendar days of the start of the semester, there is a FULL refund*
• Bumped visitors WILL receive a full refund*
• The class is canceled due to low enrollment visitors WILL receive a full refund*

• Respect the parking zones, fire lanes and handicap parking
• The pass does not permit use of the library or wellness/fitness center
• To earn credit you must subsequently register for the course, pay the required tuition and fees and meet all established requirements.

Contact:
Registrar's Office               
O’Harra Building, Room 201
Phone Number: (605) 394-2486 
Fax Number: (605) 394-1268    
Alexa Jutila