South Dakota Mines and WDTC Sign Articulation Agreement

South Dakota Mines has partnered with Western Dakota Technical College to offer students a clear pathway for advancing their education in engineering.

Mines President Dr. Brian Tande signed an articulation agreement with WDTC President Dr. Kendra Ericson during the annual Mines State of the University address yesterday.

“As a university, we are committed to making high-quality education more accessible and building strong partnerships with our community colleges and technical schools,” Tande said. “This provides a seamless transfer into Mines as they advance their education and careers in science and engineering.” 

The agreement with WDTC ensures a smooth transfer of credits for students from WDTC’s environmental engineering technician program into Mines' bachelor’s degree in civil engineering – environmental engineering specialization.

“This agreement with South Dakota Mines creates a clear path for our environmental engineering technician graduates to continue their education and expand their career opportunities,” Ericson said. “By combining Western Dakota Technical College’s hands-on training with South Dakota Mines’ advanced engineering expertise, this partnership will prepare highly skilled graduates who will be able to contribute to the economic and environmental well-being of South Dakota and the surrounding region. We thank everyone whose efforts helped make this opportunity a reality for the benefit of our students.”

Mines has similar partnerships with other institutions, including Southwest Technical College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and in April signed articulation agreements with two Wyoming colleges.