Dual Credit is an opportunity for qualifying juniors and seniors to a take a college class at a reduced tuition. The class counts for both high school and college credit at the same time. Read more about SD dual enrollment below.
College Dual Credit Information - SD Board of Regents:
Technical College Dual Credit information:
Dual Credit Access code for Spring 2026: spring2026
Spring 2026 Term
All Public Universities:
Application opens: November 1, 2025
Application deadline: January 12, 2026 (1st day of class) (1 week prior to start of class preferred)
Last day to drop with full refund: January 22, 2026
Tuition due: January 22, 2026
Last day to withdraw and receive a W grade: April 7, 2026
For Technical College dates and deadlines, please consult with the college directly as dates differ, or go here: https://ourdakotadreams.com/k12-students/dual-credit/
Dual Credit scholarships:
Jackrabbit Ace First Bank & Trust Scholarship: Enrolled dual credit students who qualify for the Jackrabbit ACE Scholarship will receive a scholarship that funds one reduced tuition dual credit course (up to five credits) each semester of their junior and senior year of high school and the summer between their junior and senior year. This scholarship will also cover the cost of textbooks for that one course.
USD Dual Credit scholarship - https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Dual-Credit/Dual-Credit-Scholarship. For students who take and complete at least one Dual Credit course through USD and later enroll in USD as a full-time student.