Spring 2022 Scholarships are LIVE!
The 2022 Spring semester is officially underway at Capital City Campus! A new semester means new scholarship opportunities and we are excited to announce that they are now LIVE!
To apply for these scholarships, click here!
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb 11, 2022
Learning Opportunities for Everyone
From high school students interested in dual-credit opportunities to retirees looking for opportunities to enrich their knowledge, you'll find a variety of course and program options for college degrees, professional development and lifelong learning. Daytime, evening and online classes are available.
New for 2021: Registration for college courses at Capital City Campus (CCC) must be done through the SDSU Office of Continuing and Distance Education. Please email SDSU.Distance@sdstate.edu with your name, student ID, and course(s) that you want to register for.
High School
Seniors & Juniors
Start earning college credits by taking dual-credit courses which count toward high school and college. We also offer opportunities to test out of college classes.
College Bound
Students
Start your college degree at CCC and finish at any South Dakota state university. Choose from hundreds of degrees from our six partner universities.
Professionals Ready
for a Change
Whether you need a course on a particular software, a certificate or a degree to make a career move, we have a variety of professional development opportunities.
Lifelong
Learners
As an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, CCC is home to a wide variety of interesting, enriching courses. Find other class options with CCC as well.
Get Your Nursing Degree Here
Capital City Campus partners with the Lake Area Technical Institute to offer on-campus programs allowing students to earn a Practical Nurse certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Registered Nursing. Learn more about the nursing education opportunities at CCC.
Still not sure what you want to be when you grow up?
We can help. Our staff is a great resource to assist you to evaluate your skills, interests and any previous education to put you on the quickest path to a new career.
Partnering with South Dakota's Public Universities & Technical Schools
Flexibility for Our
College Students
Our classes are scheduled at times to suit working students and our staff is here to help. If you're not sure what path is best for you, connect with us to discuss your college plans and professional goals.
Start Here, Finish Here
Capital City Campus offers face-to-face classes to complete an Associate or Bachelor degree in General Studies or Intradisciplinary Studies. Get your college degree without leaving Pierre.
Start Here, Finish Online
South Dakota's public universities offer an expanding list of online degree and certificate programs. Students start by completing general requirements on the CCC campus and finish online.
Start Here, Finish There
Choose from hundreds of program options available from a South Dakota public university. Begin your coursework with intro classes at Capital City Campus and move to the school's location to complete your degree there.
Start There, Get Finished
If you've already earned college credits and you'd like to finish up your degree, we'll help you find face-to-face or online classes to make it happen through a South Dakota public university.
Financial Aid & Scholarships Available
From grants and low-cost loans available through the completion of FAFSA to local scholarships available to Capital City Campus students only, we'll work with you to help make college more affordable.
Advance Your Career
You'll find a wide variety of professional development opportunities at Capital City Campus. Small business owners can take part in courses covering QuickBooks, basic accounting and others. Individuals looking to improve their skills or take on a new career can take training to learn about Microsoft software, the Adobe suite, web development, writing and more. Classes are offered in person at Capital City Campus and online through our partner, Ed2Go.
Never Stop Learning
CCC offers a number of classes and sessions for lifelong learners in Central South Dakota. From music to health to film to history to you name it. Become a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to access these fun, enriching sessions available on our campus.