South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

(Rapid City, SD)

MISSION, VISION, AND GOAL

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology serves the people of South Dakota as their technological university. Its mission is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and science; to advance the state of knowledge and application of this knowledge through research and scholarship; and to benefit the state, region, and nation through collaborative efforts in education and economic development.

The School of Mines is dedicated to being a leader in 21st century education that reflects a belief in the role of engineers and scientists as crucial to the advancement of society. Our vision is to be recognized as a premier technological university in the United States.

Most immediately, our goal is to be recognized as the university-of-choice for engineering and science within South Dakota and among our peer group of specialized engineering and science universities.

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS

1. Optimize Enrollment

2. Secure Resources

3. Grow graduate education and the research enterprise

4. Continuously Improve Quality

STATEMENT OF PURPOSES

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is dedicated to being a leader in 21st century education that reflects a belief in the role of engineers and scientists as crucial to the advancement of society. Responding to the unprecedented challenges facing today's world, the School of Mines will seek opportunities to benefit the educational, civic, and economic activities of the community, state, and region. The School of Mines will maintain and expand its role in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that advance knowledge, solve problems, develop individual potential, and explore the human condition. Through its rigorous academic programs and co-curricular activities, the School of Mines is committed to developing informed and responsible scientists and engineers who behave ethically, value a global perspective, and accept the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.

Got A Question? Ask Us

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I was wondering who I should talk to if I was interested in particpating on the Track and Field team.
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    do you have men's tennis team?
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      We have a great tennis club! Not a varsity team though. :)
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    I am currently a 4.0+ junior working on an Advance Studies Diploma. My courses have been mainly STEM: physics, chemistry, biology, Project Lead the Way engineering courses as well as working with VEX Robotics. Does SDSM&T have a Career Services Center that offers incoming freshman any academics major and career profiling to help get on track quickly without wasting time/$ on the wrong major? Do you also have a link to what typical courses a ChemEng student would take? Lastly, is your school accredited? Appreciate your input.
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      Hi Michael. All very great questions! We do have a Career Center with a great interest inventory assessment that is available to our incoming freshmen. After completing that, you would have the opportunity to meet with our Career Center Director to see which majors match up with your test results. Here is a link to our typical Chemical Engineering plan of study: http://resources.sdsmt.edu/catalog/chemical-engineering.pdf. And yes, we are accredited by ABET--the highest accreditation that an engineering program can receive. If you have any other questions, definitely let us know. And check us out on Facebook! South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Admissions!
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      Thanks for the information! Appreciate the help.
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      Thanks for the information! Appreciate the help.
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      Thanks for the information! Appreciate the help.
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    Do they have any Massage classes?
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      Hi Megan. No massage classes here. If you'd like to check out what we do offer, go to this link: http://www.gotomines.com/academics/majors/.
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    Can I get a PhD in Mechanical Engineering?
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      yes, they have most engineering besides biological
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    All you Seniors! It's time to fill out those applications @ www.gotomines.com
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