University of Sioux FallsStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Sioux Falls, SD. Operating on a semester system.

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Sioux Falls, SD
2K+ students
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Student guide · Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for University of Sioux Falls

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Undergraduate Summer Semester 2026
  2. Summer Semester 2026 (Graduate)
  3. Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  4. Fall Semester 2026Graduate Fall Semester 2026
  5. Graduate Spring Semester 2027Spring Semester 2027Undergraduate Spring Semester 2027
  6. Undergraduate Summer Semester 2027
  7. Graduate Summer Semester 2027Summer Semester 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

B

Burgess
Burgess Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
Coo Pride
A common phrase used to express school spirit and affiliation with the university.
Coo Stop
The on-campus convenience store and snack bar for quick meals and supplies.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a popular student organization on campus.

G

Grandview
Grandview Hall, an upperclassman residence hall.

J

Java
Java City, the campus coffee shop located in the McDonald Center.

K

Kroske
Kroske Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Sully
Sullivan Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.

T

The Commons
The main dining hall located in the McDonald Center.
The Coo
A shorthand term for the University of Sioux Falls or its athletic teams (the Cougars).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Coo Card
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
cooper_s_cafe
Cooper's Cafe
Jeschke
The Jeschke Fine Arts Center, housing the theater and music departments.
Jorden
Jorden Hall, the historic main administrative and academic building.
Mears
Mears Library, the university's primary research and study facility.
MyUSF
The internal web portal used by students to access grades, schedules, and financial information.
salsbury_dining_hall
Salsbury Dining Hall
Stewart
The Stewart Center, the primary facility for athletics and physical education.
The Mac
The McDonald Center, which serves as the student union and hub for campus life.
The Quad
The central outdoor green space on campus used for student gatherings and events.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Undergraduate Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Sioux Falls for University of Sioux Falls Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Sioux Falls.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

93

Student Population

22,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Sioux Area Metro (bus)

Nearest Airports

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

47°F

Avg Snowfall

45 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Stewart Center Lot (A)

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Located near the athletic facilities.

Salsbury/Jeschke Lot (E)

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Serves the Science Center and Fine Arts Center.

McDonald Parking Lot (K)

surface_lot

Designated fair weather evacuation location for Burgess Hall.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Sioux Falls

Pirates Plunder Black Light Mini Golf

August 29, 2026

USF Campus

A Welcome Week event where the first 50 students golf for free.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Sioux Falls

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

14 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Addison Brenner Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double

Beede Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: double

Burgess Hall

Capacity: 116

Room types: double, single

Grand Island Hall

Capacity: 122

Room types: double, single

John W. Kroske Hall

Capacity: 78

Room types: double

Kroske Hall

Capacity: 78

Room types: double, single

Mary Collier Baker Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: apartment-style

Mickelson Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: double

Olson Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: double

Patterson Hall

Capacity: 23

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Richardson Hall

Capacity: 188

Room types: double

Sullivan Faith and Living Center

Capacity: 180

Room types: suite-style

Sullivan Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: double

Warren W. Burgess Hall

Capacity: 116

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@usiouxfalls.edu

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