Admissions

Admissions Staff

The Admissions staff at the South Dakota Mines is here to answer any questions or provide any assistance you need in learning more about the university and applying to attend. Call us, email us or schedule a visit!

Molly Moore - Director of Admissions

(605) 394-5236
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Molly.Moore@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Molly

Q. Favorite spot on campus?
Einstein’s Bros. Bagels!

Q. Favorite invention?
The radio. Music makes me happy!

Q. Best advice you've received about college?
Live abroad. I participated in an exchange program during my undergraduate degree and it was such a broadening experience. You don't have to study abroad a whole semester; just find a short spring or summer program that is more your style.

Michaela Mader - Campus Visit Coordinator

(605) 394-1289
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Michaela.Mader@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Michaela

Q. Favorite invention?
Cameras, certainly. This world is a pretty wonderful place, especially if you learn to see its magic from new a perspective.

Q. Favorite spot on campus?
I think the Paleontology Research Lab is so cool. From the giant map of SD and prehistoric animals that greet you, to getting to see people meticulously working on specimens, PRL is really fascinating.

Q. Favorite spot on campus?
The Quad.

Q. Best advice you’ve received about college:
In the words of one of my favorite authors, “it would be a crime not to venture out.” Take advantage of the opportunities that come your way—there is no better time to find out where your passions lie, to meet new people, and to get outside of your comfort zone and really become who you were always meant to be.

Visit with Kristen

Kristen Kugler - Colorado Regional Representative

(605) 646-2432 cell phone
Kristen.Kugler@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Kristen

Q. Favorite invention?
Chocolate!

Q. Describe Mines in 5 words or less?
A friendly community.

Q. Best advice you've received about college?
Don’t be afraid to try new things. Take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way.

Visit with Ashli

Ashli Maddox - Admissions Counselor

(605) 593-4291 cell phone
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Ashli.Maddox@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Ashli

Q. Favorite invention?
The Spork

Q. Favorite South Dakota Mines tradition?
Signing Senior Hats. The cap itself is modeled after the old miner hats where a lantern is mounted in the front. To me, it represents success after a long, hard, struggle and having the people who helped you along the way sign it, is the best feeling. I still have both my Freshman Beanie and my Senior Hat.

Q. Describe Mines in 5 words or less?
Best experience ever. Worth it.

Q. Best advice you have received about college?
You can do so much with your experience at South Dakota Mines. Use internships to decided what you like. Not liking an experience is OK. Chat with your advisors to find a career path you can be passionate about pursuing. Follow your bliss..

Q. Favorite spot on campus?
The picnic tables outside the Martin Paleontology Research Laboratory. Its a nice quiet sunny spot where I can eat lunch and read a book. From the outside of the building you can see a family of brontotheres donated by the Field Museum in Chicago. Its really cool to see in person. Research Laboratory is also a short walk from the Museum of Geology which is an amazing collection of not only fossils, but also minerals. There arent many places in the Midwest where a person can see a fossilized oreodont fetus, a 30 foot marine reptile AND florescent minerals in one spot.

Genene Sigler - Application Processor

(605) 394-5209
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Genene.Sigler@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page

Q and A . . . with Genene

Q. Favorite place on campus?
The Quad.

Q. Favorite South Dakota Mines Tradition?
The M Hill picnic and Hill climb.

Q. Describe Mines in 5 words or less?
Where passionate students are inspired.

Samantha Smith - Assistant Director & Transfer Coordinator

(605) 394-6144 office
(605) 646-3143 cell phone
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Samantha.Smith@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Samantha

Q. Favorite invention?
Eyeglasses!

Q. Describe Mines in 5 words or less?
Lifelong learners.

Q. Best advice you've received about college?
Follow your heart.

Thomas Tolman - Admissions Counselor

(605) 394-2633 office
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Thomas.Tolman@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Facebook Page

Q and A . . . with Thomas

Q. Favorite place on campus?
The bouldering wall.

Q. Favorite invention:
My favorite invention is Gore-Tex, it keeps you dry and happy even in the worst weather conditions.

Q. Best advice you’ve received about college:
Take multiple internships in your field of study to make sure it’s a field you will be passionate about.

Suzi Aadland - International Counselor

Admissions Counselor
(605) 394-6884
Toll Free: (877) 877-6044
Susan.Aadland@sdsmt.edu
Personnel Page | Ivanhoe International Center

Office of Admissions Mailing Address:
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Office of Admissions
501 E. Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701

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