Course Sections
A course section is a specific instance of a course offered, distinguished by time, location, or instructor.
In larger courses, the same course may be offered multiple times with different sections to accommodate more students. Each section might meet at different times or locations, or it may be taught by different professors or instructors.
To view the start date, end date, census date and last date to drop a course for summer term, select from the course subject headings below to find your specific course and section.
- Census Date:
- Last date to drop a course and receive a full refund.
- Last date to drop a course without receiving a WD grade.
- Last date to add a course without a petition.
- Last Date to Drop: Last date to drop a course. You will receive a WD grade.
The census date and the billing date may not be the same. For information regarding the billing date, please refer to the Cashier's Office.
If you plan to drop your only course or all your summer courses, please call the Registrar鈥檚 Office at 605-688-6195 to withdraw.
Course sections listed on SDBOR website.
Title | Start Date | End Date | Census Date | Last Date to Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Term Courses | May 12, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | July 14, 2025 |
10 Week Courses | May 27, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | July 14, 2025 |
1st 5 Week Courses | May 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | June 17, 2025 |
2nd 5 Week Courses | June 30, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | July 23, 2025 |
May Interim | May 12, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | May 18, 2025 |
August Interim | August 4, 2025 | August 8, 2025 | August 5, 2025 | August 7, 2025 |
