A pioneer in the world of distance learning
The center serves South Dakota's K-12 students through distance delivery of DDN/internet-based and online high school courses. The center delivers courses - including advanced placement - that students in rural areas would otherwise have no opportunity to take.
For more information, please contact E-learning Principal Mary Cundy at 605-626-3387 or mary.cundy@northern.edu.
Registration
Please register at the South Dakota Virtual School site below, according to instructions on the
Courses, Policies and calendar
- 2025-26 Academic Calendar
- 2026-27 Academic Calendar
- 2026-27 Registration Announcement and Course List
- 2026-27 Course Catalog
- 2026 Sparsity Rankings
- E-learning Policies
Deanna Mauck E-learning Scholarship

Deanna Mauck
One $250 scholarship is available for a Northern State University incoming freshman who has participated in one or more NSU E-learning classes and has earned a grade of "B" or better.
This scholarship is available in March and closes the third week of April.
Contact your E-learning teacher or Erin Bacon at Erin.Bacon@northern.edu for more information.