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The U is the state of South Dakota’s flagship university. We’re the big-time university with a small-college feel. We’re the home of extraordinary opportunities. Click through these pages to learn more about....

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The University

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From accounting to health science, business to art, computer science to education, pre-med to pre-law, there’s a pretty good chance we have just what you’re looking for at The U. Students can choose from over 130 undergraduate programs and 57 graduate programs offered at one of our eight colleges.

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The University of South Dakota’s mission is simple. To be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation. Students and faculty strive toward that through our signature programs - Honors, First Year Experience, Undergraduate Research - which enhance the solid education foundation.

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A total of 9,617 students passed through the halls of USD in 2009, including more than 7,000 undergraduates and 2,500 graduates. Over 80 percent of USD’s 408 faculty members have the highest degree in their field, but a 15:1 student-faculty ratio gives a great education a personal touch. The renowned teachers and driven students make USD the best learning environment in the state.

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We aren’t the only ones to feel that way. The U is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review and its 2010 “Best Colleges” issue. USD is the only institution from South Dakota named to this year’s prestigious list.

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Graduates of South Dakota have traveled the world and accomplished great things. Famous alumni include Al Neuharth (top left), who founded USA Today, and Tom Brokaw (top right), the long-time host of NBC Nightly News. Senators Tim Johnson (bottom left) and John Thune (bottom middle) earned degrees at USD, along with President Abbott.

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The U’s 274-acre tree-lined campus, manicured green lawns, sculptures and displays of seasonal flowers create a lush park-like educational setting. All across campus, visitors will notice significant campus improvement projects as The U is investing more than $100 million in projects that have recently been completed or are currently under construction.

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Vermillion

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Residents and visitors to Vermillion have enjoyed the city’s warm and welcoming charm for 150 years. Downtown restaurants, movie theaters, cafes and specialty shops are all within walking distance of the campus. But if you’re up for a road trip, you can make Sioux Falls or Sioux City in less than an hour, Omaha in about two and Minneapolis in five.

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Leisure time has a place here too. Choose your adventure. Kayak on the Missouri River or sail on Lewis & Clark Lake. Bike along the river or hike at Spirit Mound. Golf at The Bluffs or disc golf at Prentis Park. There are lots of things to do in Vermillion.

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Coyote Athletics

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Success for USD student-athletes is measured on the field and in the classroom. The Coyotes have excelled not only at the conference level, but also on a national scale and as professionals. Below are some of South Dakota’s outstanding accomplishments in both areas.

23 NCAA Championships771 All-Americans46 Academic All-Americans85 conference titles41 NFL players2 Olympians1 NBA player

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Coyotes have also gone on to achieve great things at the professional level, including two-time Olympian Derek Miles (top), NFL player Stefan Logan (bottom right) and basketball player Josh Mueller (bottom left).

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One of the finest competition and training facilities in the region, the DakotaDome is home to all 17 Coyote teams. The complex serves USD’s 350 student-athletes on a daily basis and is one of the state’s most recognizable man-made landmarks.

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Student-athletes at South Dakota are given support in all areas of their college experience. Coyote staff members trained in academic support, strength training, sports medicine and more work on a one-on-one basis with each student-athlete.

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Giving back is a part of playing for the Coyotes. USD student-athletes love the opportunity to return support to Vermillion and the surrounding communities through their work in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

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South Dakota passion makes gameday on campus one of the best days in Vermillion. Everyone gets involved from the color guard to the dance squad and cheerleaders to the school band. Even the baton twirler catches the USD spirit.

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A faithful following of fans always support USD student-athletes. Coyote Nation loves its student-athletes and wears the red and white proudly at all home events. Their die-hard enthusiasm help make gameday a memorable experience for everyone involved.

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In its third year of transition to NCAA Division I status, South Dakota is a member of the up-and-coming Great West Conference. USD captured four team championships in the 10-member league during the 2009-10 season. The Coyotes also added 142 All-GWC honors in all sports, including four players of the year and three coaches of the year.

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The Coyotes will join the Summit League in 2011-12 for all sports except football. The conference will renew South Dakota’s long standing rivalry with South Dakota State and North Dakota State. The league basketball championships have also been held in Sioux Falls in recent years and could find a permanent home there.

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Men’s Basketball

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Men’s Basketball

South Dakota men’s basketball has a plan to achieve greatness and they want you to be a part of it.

1. Coaching Staff: Our four full-time coaches are ready to teach you everything you need to know to win on the court.

2. Facilities/Weights: USD has all the necessary tools to make you the biggest, fastest and strongest you have ever been.

3. Academics: Athletics is important but college is about learning also. We will help you graduate with a degree in your desired field.

4. Success: A winning program with a storied history.

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Head coach Dave Boots has established himself as the best coach in Coyote history. Some of his achievements include:

465-182 record at USD16 20-win seasons22 straight winning campaignsCoached 5 All-AmericansCoached 8 conference MVPsCoached 42 all-conference honorees

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The trio of assistant coaches Joey James (left), Chris Kassin (middle) and Eric Johnson (right) help coach Boots run all aspects of the Coyote basketball program from recruiting to travel arrangements. James and Kassin both completed their playing careers under Boots, while Johnson was an NCAA Division II student-athlete at Wayne State. With James entering his eighth coaching season and Kassin his sixth, the three combine with coach Boots to give the Coyotes more than 37 years of coaching experience.

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Student-athletes, and specifically basketball, have facilities designed for them. The Coyotes have a private practice facility and hours of the weight room just to themselves. Several improvements have recently been made to the DakotaDome, including a new videoboard.

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Coyote basketball players have a year-round weight plan to help them develop into the best athlete possibe. Below is a breakdown of USD’s plan.

Postseason (spring): Increase muscle mass and strength. Increase work capacity and recovery.

Offseason (summer): Increase base strength.

Preseason (early fall): Peak speed, agility and power.

Practice Period (fall): Increase specific endurance.

In-Season (winter): Maintain strength and power.

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USD’s 350 student-athletes posted a collective grade-point average of 3.16 at the conclusion of the 2009 spring semester. Of USD’s 17 NCAA sports, 14 had a team GPA greater than 3.0 at the conclusion of 2008-09. USD had a total of 213 Coyote athletes earn a 3.0 or above GPA, including 33 who posted a perfect 4.0 mark in the spring.

USD Men’s Basketball Academic All-Americans1970 Bill Hamer1975-76 Rick Nissen1977 Brad Crary, Stan Galloway1978-80 Jeff Nannen1985 Rob Swanhorst2000-01 Jeremy Kudera

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USD’s Athletic Academic Service’s mission is to provide student-athletes with the support necessary to reach their full academic potential. The university provides each student-athlete with a full-time Athletic Academic Advisor who coordinates the following and more for each of their assignees:

n Academic enhancement in the classroomn Assistance with class scheduling and major selectionn Connections with faculty to track academic progressn Arrangement of tutors and study assistancen Access to supplemental instructionn Monitoring of class attendancen Coordination of the Coyote Athletic Study Centern Academic Orientation Classn Promotion of student-athlete academic success

Dave LorenzAthletic Academic

Advising Coordinator

Becky Flynn-JensenAthletic Academic

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One of the most successful programs in the nation over the last 20 years, USD has:

1,149 all-time wins in over 100 years of basketballl22 consecutive winning campaigns20 wins or more in 15 of those seasons13 conference championships8 postseason berths since 1998-992 conference titles in the Great West1 trip to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament

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The Coyotes’ team success is one reason why gameday in Vermillion is an event. In the last 10 years, USD has regularly ranked in the nation’s top five in attendance and that enthusiasm has continued during its transition to Division I, thanks in part to the Coyote Crazies.

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Part of USD’s storied team success is due to the greatness of several individuals. The Coyotes have had some great players come through the program, including the highly-decorated Tyler Cain (Ieft), Josh Mueller (right), Tommie King (opposite page left) and Turner Trofholz (opposite page right). The four combined for numerous honors while at USD.

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The list of accolades the Coyotes have claimed includes:

6 All-Americans42 All-Conference honorees8 Conference MVPs13 Conference scoring champions8 Conference rebounding titles1 NBA player

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Do you want to be a Coyote?

A world-class education, a great place to live and top-notch sports all combine to make the University of South Dakota the right fit for anyone. Join the Coyotes today and add your talents to the excitment that is USD Athletics.

414 E Clark St. Dakota DomeVermillion, SD, 5706