Jun 16, 2026  
**DRAFT**2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
**DRAFT**2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Sustainability Graduate Certificate


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Program Overview:


Sustainability is a field that seeks to answer the questions, “What kind of world do we want?” and “How can we effect change to create that world?” USD is a national leader in sustainability education - offering undergraduate through doctoral degrees in sustainability. This certificate expands the range of ways people can earn sustainability credentials from USD.

DELIVERY: On-campus | Online

General Application Requirements


  1. Completed application
  2. $40 application fee
  3. Official transcripts*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

Questions?


Sustainability Program
605-658-6801 | sustainability@usd.eduusd.edu/sustainability

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad

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