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College of Natural Sciences

Prospective Students

Welcome

We are glad that you're interested in Science@SDState! The College of Natural Sciences is comprised of three departments

  • Biology and microbiology
  • Chemistry, biochemistry and physics
  • Geography and geospatial sciences

Still have questions? Send us an email at SDSU Natural Sciences!

 

Our Undergraduate Programs

Explore our programs and find your career path! The College of Natural Sciences offers exciting research opportunities for both undergrad and graduate students.

 

Our Graduate Programs

Explore our programs and find your career path! The College of Natural Sciences offers exciting research opportunities for both undergrad and graduate students.

Campus Visit

Campus Tours

Schedule a personalized visit to South Dakota State University's Campus! In addition to touring classrooms, residence halls, wellness facilities, and more, you'll meet both an admissions counselor and a representative from your field of study.

Search for scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for new students, current students and transfer students alike! To learn more about the Jackrabbit Guarantee, non-SDSU scholarships, the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship and more, visit the Office of Financial Aid's page.

transfer credits

Transfer Credits

Have you completed courses at a different institution? Use our Transfer Equivalency search feature to see if they are already approved for credits at SDSU! Don't see your credits on that list? No worries - follow the link below to learn more about receiving credit for your work.

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College of Natural Sciences Around the World

Interactive Map

We are proud of our CNS Jackrabbits. Their stories, their journeys, their accomplishments and impacts to the communities all around. To learn more about a few of our selected current students, graduating students, and alumni, explore below by clicking on the map and select a profile of choice. You'll learn more about where our CNS Jackrabbits come from, where they have gone, types of careers and engaging activities they've been a part of and experiences with their degrees/majors that give them the means to pursue their various passions.

Helpful tips for using the map:

  1. To start, simply click the play button on the map to activate all features.
  2. For additional insights, videos and articles relating to our CNS Jackrabbits profiles, click on individual's name and/or pictures to open links.
  3. By clicking on "<" on the right side of the map, you'll be able to see all of the mapped profiles, broken down by each department area. Click on name and you will be directly taken to their profile.