University of South Dakota

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The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota. The university was established in 1862 and is the oldest public university in the state of South Dakota. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity." The athletic teams compete in the NCAA's Division I as members of The Summit League, except football, which competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference as part of the FCS.

Vermillion, South Dakota

Conference: The Summit League

Discriminatory State Policy

Due to the location of this institution, state level policies may interact with federal, institutional, and sport governing body policies affecting transgender student athlete participation. Updated 4/19/23.

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Score Breakdown

10/25

Nondiscrimination Policy

Rationale pending.

0/15

Trans Inclusion Policy

0/15

Sexual Harassment Policy

0/10

Fan Code of Conduct

0/15

Annual Partnership / Collaboration

0/10

LGBTQ Educational Resources

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes


Date of Last Audit

April, 2023

Site Last Updated

May, 2024

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  • Learn how University of South Dakota was scored on their Fan Code of Conduct
  • Learn how University of South Dakota was scored on their Annual Partnership / Collaboration
  • Learn how University of South Dakota was scored on their LGBTQ Educational Resources
  • Learn how University of South Dakota was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff
  • Learn how University of South Dakota was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes

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