This page responds to requirements outlined in the Higher Education Opportunity Act by coordinating information from across the university. Each link leads to a Web site that provides detailed information. The links are updated throughout the year as new information becomes available.

Please direct all questions and comments to our One Stop Student Center.

Academics

• Accreditation and Approval of Institution and Programs
• Academic Program:
  • Educational Programs
  • Instructional Facilities
  • Faculty
• Transfer of Credit Policies
• Articulation Agreements
• Textbook Information
• Use of Copyrighted Materials:
  • Legal Use and Distribution of Copyrighted Material
  • Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions Notice
  • Computer Use and File Sharing

Financial Aid

• A Guide to Applying for Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students
• A Guide to Applying for Financial Aid for Graduate/Credential Students
• Financial Assistance:
  • Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
  • Student Loan Information:
    • Entrance Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
    • Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
    • USD Code of Conduct and Policy for Education Loans
    • Private Lender Arrangements
• Cost of Attendance: Estimated Annual Student Expenses
• Net Price Calculator
• Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Federal Financial Aid
• Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

Student Information

• Student Body Diversity:
  • Gender
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • Financial Aid Awarded
• Student Services:
  • Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
  • Voter Registration Information
  • Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
    (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
• Retention and Graduation:
  • Retention and Graduation Rates for Full-time Freshmen and Student-Athletes
  • Graduation Rates by Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and for Pell Grant Recipients
  • Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid
• Life After Graduation:
  • Career Destinations
    • Sectors of Employment
    • Graduate and Professional Fields of Study
  • Paralegal Certificate Program: Gainful Employment Disclosure
  • Health Care Informatics Certificate Program: Gainful Employment Disclosure
  • Teacher Preparation Program Report
    (Choose California and follow links for institutional details)
  • California License Examination Pass Rates for Undergraduate Programs

Health and Safety

• Health:
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
    • Alcohol and Other Drug Resources & Policies - Part 86 letter
    • USD Alcohol and Drug Policy
    • Student Conduct Alcohol Policy
    • Biennial Review of Program Effectiveness
  • Vaccination Policies
• Public Safety:
  • Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Report)
  • Daily Crime and Fire Logs
  • Missing Student Notification Policy

These links meet federal requirements for information required to be disclosed under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA).