Moving to a new country is more than academics. It’s about finding your place.

At the University of South Dakota, that starts from day one.

The Gallagher International Center supports you through every step, from visa guidance and airport pickup to cultural adjustment and career navigation. You’re not figuring things out alone. You’re guided through them. 

With students from 70+ countries, the campus is built around shared experiences. Cultural events, international festivals, and student-led communities make it easy to find people like you and learn from people who aren’t. 

And because USD is intentionally smaller, connections happen faster.
Your professors know you. Seniors help you. The community looks out for you.