University Center-Rapid City
Mission
The University Center-Rapid City represents a partnership among South Dakota’s six public universities working cooperatively to deliver accessible, high-quality education in one convenient location.
Hours of Operation
Administrative Offices:
Monday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Services relating to admissions, placement testing, registering for classes, changing majors, adding and dropping classes, withdrawing from a university, making payments, financial aid, ID cards, VA benefits, name changes, etc. can be found in the administrative offices.
Bookstore:
Fall 2021 Bookstore Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Computer Labs:
Fall 2021 Computer Lab Hours:
PC Computer Lab- Room 106:
Monday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mac Computer Lab- Room 103:
Monday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Computer lab hours are based on the availability of student workers and the classes held in the labs. The hours will be posted outside the labs and will be sent to student emails at the beginning of each semester.
Location
The University Center-Rapid City is located off of Interstate 90 at Exit 61.
If traveling north on Elk Vale Rd., turn right at Cheyenne Blvd. and continue past McDonald’s and the Sleep Inn.
If traveling south on Elk Vale Rd., turn left onto Cheyenne Blvd. and continue past McDonald’s and the Sleep Inn.
Physical Address:
University Center- Rapid City
4300 Cheyenne Blvd.
Rapid City, SD 57709
Mailing Address:
University Center- Rapid City
PO Box 250
Rapid City, SD 57709
Programs
| Program Title | Type | University | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts: Applied Gerontology | Undergraduate | NSU | Healthcare |
| Associate of Arts: General Studies | Undergraduate | BHSU | General Studies |
| Associate of Science: Advanced Manufacturing Technology | Undergraduate | BHSU | IndustrialTechnology |
| Associate of Science: Applied Health Sciences | Undergraduate | BHSU | Healthcare |
| Associate of Science: Banking and Financial Services | Undergraduate | NSU | Business |
| Associate of Science: General Agriculture (Hybrid Delivery) | Undergraduate | SDSU | Agriculture |
| Associate of Science: Health Information Technology (Courses toward this degree and hybrid delivery) | Undergraduate | DSU | Healthcare, Technology |
| Associate of Science: Industrial Technology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Industrial Technology |
| Associate of Science: Nursing | Undergraduate | USD | Healthcare |
| Associate of Science: Respiratory Care | Undergraduate | DSU | Healthcare |
| B.A. or B.S.: Criminal Justice | Undergraduate | USD | Criminal Justice |
| B.A. or B.S.: History | Undergraduate | BHSU | History |
| Bachelor of Applied Technical Science | Undergraduate | BHSU | Industrial Technology |
| Bachelor of General Studies | Undergraduate | BHSU | General Studies |
| Bachelor of General Studies | Undergraduate | DSU | General Studies |
| Bachelor of General Studies | Undergraduate | NSU | General Studies |
| Bachelor of General Studies | Undergraduate | SDSU | General Studies |
| Bachelor of General Studies | Undergraduate | USD | General Studies |
| Bachelor of Science Astronomy : Astrophysique | Undergraduate | BHSU | Astronomy, Geology, Space |
| Bachelor of Science: Banking and Financial Services | Undergraduate | NSU | Business |
| Bachelor of Science: Business Administration with Accounting Specialization | Undergraduate | BHSU | Business, Accounting |
| Bachelor of Science: Business Administration with Management Specialization | Undergraduate | BHSU | Business |
| Bachelor of Science: Computer and Network Security (Courses toward this degree and hybrid delivery) | Undergraduate | DSU | Technology |
| Bachelor of Science: General Agriculture (Courses toward this degree) | Undergraduate | SDSU | Agriculture |
| Bachelor of Science: Health Information Administration (Courses toward degree, hybrid delivery) | Undergraduate | DSU | Healthcare, Technology |
| Bachelor of Science: Health Sciences | Undergraduate | USD | Healthcare |
| Bachelor of Science: Human Services with Community Service Emphasis | Undergraduate | BHSU | Human Services |
| Bachelor of Science: Human Services with Gerontology Emphasis | Undergraduate | BHSU | Human Services |
| Bachelor of Science: Human Services with Probation and Law Enforcement Emphasis | Undergraduate | BHSU | Human Services |
| Bachelor of Science: Industrial Technology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Industrial Technology |
| Bachelor of Science: Mass Communications with Computer Publishing Emphasis | Undergraduate | BHSU | Mass Communications |
| Bachelor of Science: Mass Communications with Telecommunications Emphasis | Undergraduate | BHSU | Mass Communications |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing | Undergraduate | SDSU | Healthcare |
| Bachelor of Science: Political Science | Undergraduate | BHSU | Political Science |
| Bachelor of Science: Psychology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Psychology |
| Bachelor of Science: Range Science (Courses toward this degree) | Undergraduate | SDSU | Agriculture |
| Bachelor of Science: Respiratory Care | Undergraduate | DSU | Healthcare |
| Bachelor of Science: Social Science | Undergraduate | BHSU | Social Science |
| Bachelor of Science: Sociology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Sociology |
| Doctor of Education: Educational Administration with Adult and Higher Education Specialization | Graduate | USD | Education, Administration |
| Doctor of Education: Educational Administration with Pre-K-12 Principal Specialization | Graduate | USD | Education, Administration |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | Graduate | SDSU | Healthcare |
| Executive Banking Certificate | Undergraduate | NSU | Business, Banking |
| Intermediate Banking Certificate | Undergraduate | NSU | Business, Banking |
| Master of Business Administration: Applied Management | Graduate | BHSU | Business |
| Master of Education: Counseling and Human Development | Graduate | SDSU | Student Affairs |
| Master of Educational Administration | Graduate | SDSU | Education |
| Master of Science in Administration: Alcohol and Drug Studies | Graduate | USD | Administration, Healthcare |
| Master of Science in Administration: Criminal Justice | Graduate | USD | Administration, Criminal Justice |
| Master of Science in Administration: Health Services Administration | Graduate | USD | Administration, Healthcare |
| Master of Science in Administration: Human Resources | Graduate | USD | Administration, Human Resources |
| Master of Science in Administration: Interdisciplinary Studies | Graduate | USD | Administration, Interdisciplinary |
| Master of Science in Administration: Long-Term Care | Graduate | USD | Administration, Healthcare |
| Master of Science in Administration: Organizational Leadership | Graduate | USD | Administration, Leadership |
| Master of Science: Counseling and Human Development | Graduate | SDSU | Healthcare |
| Minor: Banking and Financial Services | Undergraduate | NSU | Business, Accounting |
| Minor: Business Administration | Undergraduate | BHSU | Business |
| Minor: History | Undergraduate | BHSU | History |
| Minor: International Business Studies | Undergraduate | NSU | Business |
| Minor: Political Science | Undergraduate | BHSU | Political Science |
| Minor: Psychology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Psychology |
| Minor: Sociology | Undergraduate | BHSU | Sociology |
Academic Calendar - Calendrier Scolaire
August 2021
Monday, 8/27: Classes begin for those that have a start time of 4:00 pm or later.
September 2021
Monday, 9/3: Labor Day- No Classes- Staff Holiday
Wednesday, 9/5: Census Date- Last Day to Drop a Course with a full refund and without a transcript entry
Wednesday, 9/5: Census Date- Last Day to Add a Course
October 2021
Monday, 10/8: Native American Day- No Classes- Staff Holiday
Monday, 10/15: Friday, 10/19: Midterm Week
Monday, 10/22: Second 8-week Classes Begin- USD
Tuesday, 10/23: Midterm deficient grades due on WebAdvisor by midnight- SDSU
Wednesday, 10/24: Midterm deficient grades due on WebAdvisor- BHSU
November 2021
Saturday, 11/3: Regents Rising Junior Examination- 7:50 am
Thursday, 11-8: Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W”
Monday, 11-12: Veteran’s Day Observance- No Classes- Staff Holiday
Wednesday, 11-21 - Friday, 11-23: Thanksgiving Recess- No Classes
December 2021
Monday, 12-10 - Friday, 12-14: Final Exams week
Saturday, 12-15: Commencement at university campuses
Wednesday, 12-19: Final Grades due on WebAdvisor
Tuesday, 12-25: Staff Holiday
January 2013
Tuesday, 1-1: Staff Holiday
Wednesday, 1-9: Classes begin for those that have a start time of 4:00 pm or later
Friday, 1-18: Census Date- Last Day to Drop a Course with a full refund and without a transcript entry
Friday, 1-18: Census Date- Last Day to Add a Course
Monday, 1-21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- No Classes- Staff Holiday
February 2013
Monday, 2-18: President’s Day- No Classes- Staff Holiday
Monday, 2-25 - Thursday, 2-28: Midterm Week
March 2013
Friday, 3-1: Last Day of Midterm Week
Saturday, 3-2 - Sunday, 3-10: Spring Break
Wednesday, 3-6: Midterm deficient grades due on WebAdvisor- BHSU
Monday, 3-11: Second 8-week Classes Begin- USD
Thursday, 3-14: Midterm deficient grades due on WebAdvisor by midnight- SDSU
Saturday, 3-23: Regents Rising Junior Examination- 7:50 am
Friday, 3-29: Easter Recess- No Classes
April 2013
Monday, 4-1: Easter Recess- No Classes
Monday, 4-1: Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W”- SDSU, USD
Wednesday, 4-3: Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W”- BHSU, DSU, NSU
Monday, 4-29 - Tuesday, 4-30: Final Exams Week
May 2013
Wednesday, 5-1 - Friday, 5-3: Final Exams Week continued
Saturday, 5-4: Commencement
Wednesday, 5-8: Final Grades due on WebAdvisor
New student orientation
Hello! Welcome to the University Center- Rapid City (UCRC)! We are excited that you chose the UCRC to continue your education. To ensure the process of becoming a new student is smooth for you, we invite you to attend New Student Orientation on Wednesday, January 8. It is our goal that you feel comfortable and are prepared for your first year at the UCRC. The schedule for the program will be:
4:30 pm Veteran’s Center & Benefits: All students who are veterans are encouraged to attend this short session containing vital information regarding their academic career and all benefits they are entitled to. This session will be held in UCRC Room 112.
5:00 pm Welcome, Introductions and Schedule Overview-Room 112
- Administrative Offices: Who is where and how we can help- Building Amenities: Bookstore, Computer Labs, Vending Stations, Seminar Rooms
- Student Services: Tutoring, Testing, Career Services, Veteran’s Services
- Academic Calendar
- Financial Aid and Tuition Payment Overview
5:30 pm Break-Out Session 1
· Academic Success Planning-Room 124
· Study Skills 2 Career Skills-Room 105
6:00 pm Break-Out Session 2
· Academic Success Planning-Room 124
· Study Skills 2 Career Skills-Room 105
6:30 pm Break-Out Session 3
· Balancing Home-School-Personal Life-Room 112
7:00 pm Open sessions with University and Center Staff as needed.
Computer/Technology Support:
- Financial Aid:- University Representatives: Student ID Cards
- Bookstore
- Facility Tour
Library Services
The University Center- Rapid City does not have on-site library facilities. However, students can access resources at their home school’s library.
Interlibrary Loans
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) is a borrowing system designed by universities to allow students the ability to conduct quality research, even if the materials are unavailable to them at their home library. At the UCRC, this program serves a critical function. If the book you need for your paper or research project is at one of the main campuses that is not your home school, you have the ability to reserve that book even if you are not a student at that institution.
BHSU Interlibrary Loans
DSU Interlibrary Loans
NSU Interlibrary Loans
SDSM&T Interlibrary Loans
SDSU Interlibrary Loans
USD Interlibrary Loans
Student Success Workshops
Here at the University Center- Rapid City, we are committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. Throughout the year, we will be hosting various Student Success Workshops on topics that will help you succeed in your goal of graduating with your degree or certificate. Plan to attend these workshops:
Resume & Cover Letter Workshops:
Do you need help getting started or need an extra pair of eyes looking over your cover letter and resume? Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 pm on the following days for guidance, help and suggestions.
Wednesday, September 26, UC Room 211
Thursday, October 25, UC Room 211
Wednesday, November 28, UC Room 211
Wednesday, January 30, Room TBA
Tuesday, February 19, Room TBA
Wednesday, March 27, Room TBA
Tuesday, April 16, Room TBA
Midterm Review Workshops:
Wed. Oct. 10 at 6:30 pm in Room 209 and Thur. Oct. 11 at 3:30 pm in Room 103
This workshop will review how to check for deficiency grades and go over options for students who may have them, as well as planning for the upcoming spring semester registration. There will be study strategies presented, as well as time and stress management tips and hints offered. Both workshops will have the same information, so please plan on attending the one that works best with your schedule.
CAAP (Proficiency) Test Review Session:
Monday, October 29 3-6 pm in room 113
Instructors from the four areas of the test, Writing Skills, Reading, Science, and Math, will be on hand to help students prepare for the upcoming CAAP test, which will be held on Saturday, November 3. If you are required to take the CAAP test or retake portions of it, you should consider attending this review session.
For more information on our Student Success Workshops, please contact Susie Leahy, Student Support Specialist at 605-718-4142 or Susie.Leahy@bhsu.edu.
Black Hills State University (BHSU) is South Dakota’s third largest comprehensive public university with nearly 4,500 students, offering 72 academic programs at the associate, bachelor, and master degree levels. BHSU has earned a reputation for transforming lives through innovative, high-quality academic programs and a dynamic learning community. The BHSU main campus is located in Spearfish, SD, but it has been offering on-site courses in the Rapid City area for over 50 years. At the University Center—Rapid City, BHSU offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees provided at convenient times in one accessible location.
BHSU Programs, Minors & Certificates offered at the UCRC:
Associate Degrees:
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
General Studies
Industrial Technology
Applied Health Sciences
Bachelor Degrees:
Applied Technical Science
Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
Business Administration with emphasis in Management
General Studies
History
Human Services
Community Service
Industrial Technology
Construction Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial Technology Education
Mass Communication with emphasis in Graphic Communication
Mass Communication with emphasis in Telecommunications
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Master Degrees:
Master’s of Business Administration in Applied Management (MBA)
Minors:
Business Administration
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Certificates:
Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (ACAM)
Energy Management Technology (EMTC)
Graphic Design
Industrial Leadership and Management (ILAM)
Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting Certificate (MCAD)
LEAN Concepts & Management
For more information about Black Hills State University’s programs, minors or certificates available at the University Center- Rapid City, contact us at 605-718-4373 or BHSU-RCInfo@BHSU.edu.
Dakota State University, South Dakota’s designated information technology university and a leader in integrating technology into the academic disciplines of its curriculum, is a public, mission-driven institution. Academic rigor and the infusion of information technology into teaching, research, and creative activity are at the heart of the university’s work.
DSU Programs offered at the UCRC:
Associate Degrees:
Health Information Technology (courses toward this degree + online/hybrid delivery)
Respiratory Care
Bachelor Degrees:
Computer and Network Security (courses toward this degree + online/hybrid delivery)
General Studies
Health Information Administration (courses toward this degree + online/hybrid delivery)
Respiratory Care
For more information visit DSU Extended Programs.
South Dakota State University is committed to providing quality education no matter where our students live. Just because you can’t attend classes at SDSU’s main campus in Brookings, SD doesn’t mean you can’t receive the benefits of an SDSU education and be a Jackrabbit.
By offering programs at University Center-Rapid City, SDSU extends the same quality education to students who want to earn their degree while living and working in their home community. Simply put, SDSU is here to accommodate lives already full of responsibilities. We provide access to change the future. Your future. The next step is yours. Check out our available programs at University Center-Rapid City or visit SDSU for more information.
SDSU Programs Offered at the UCRC:
Associate Degrees:
General Agriculture (Hybrid Delivery)
Bachelor Degrees:
General Agriculture (Courses toward this degree)
General Studies
Nursing
Range Science (Courses toward this degree)
Master Degrees:
Educational Administration (M.Ed.)
Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.S.)
Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.Ed.)
For more information about South Dakota State University’s programs available at the University Center- Rapid City, contact us at 605-718-4145 or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SDSUContinuingEd.
The University of South Dakota (USD) is an academic leader in the state and region. USD is South Dakota’s designated liberal arts institution and its flagship university. It offers more than 115 majors through its eight schools and colleges. USD is home to the state’s only Law School, Medical School, School of Health Sciences, and College of Fine Arts. The Beacom School of Business is South Dakota’s only AACSB-accredited business school, and the College of Arts & Sciences is the regional center for liberal arts education. The University has been continuously accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913.
The University of South Dakota, through University Center-Rapid City, provides undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities in Rapid City. At University Center-Rapid City, USD offers programs and classes designed to meet the needs of non-traditional students in Rapid City and the surrounding area.
USD Programs offered at the UCRC:
Associate Degrees:
Nursing
Bachelor Degrees:
Criminal Justice
General Studies
Health Sciences
Master Degrees:
Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.) with specializations in
Criminal Justice
Health Services Administration (online)
Human Resources
Interdisciplinary Studies
Long-Term Care Administration (online)
Organizational Leadership
Doctorate Degrees:
Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration with specializations in
Pre-K-12 Principal
For more information about The University of South Dakota’s Off-Campus and Distance programs, visit USD Off-Campus and Distance Learning or contact the USD UCRC Admission Representatives at 605-718-4112 or UC-RC@usd.edu.