Student-Athlete Admissions
Student-Athlete Admissions
Interested in becoming a Dickinson State University student-athlete? This page can help you understand how to explore DSU, apply for admission, connect with Blue Hawks athletics, and prepare for college as both a student and an athlete.
For current sport-specific recruiting information, schedules, rosters, staff contacts, and team pages, visit the official Dickinson State Blue Hawks athletics website.
How to get started
- Explore DSU programs and degrees.
- Apply to Dickinson State University.
- Complete the Blue Hawks prospective athlete form.
- Schedule a campus visit.
- Review tuition and cost to attend.
- Explore financial aid.
- Explore scholarships.
- Review housing and dining options.
Apply to Dickinson State University
Future student-athletes must complete the university admissions process. Applying to DSU helps the university review your academic information, connect you with admissions resources, and guide you through the next steps toward enrollment.
Connect with Blue Hawks athletics
Students interested in competing for Dickinson State University should complete the prospective athlete form and review the official Blue Hawks athletics website for current sport-specific information.
- Complete the prospective athlete form
- Find Blue Hawks athletics staff
- Explore official Blue Hawks sport pages
- Review Blue Hawks quick facts
Explore academic programs
Student-athletes should choose a college that supports both athletic and academic goals. DSU offers certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree pathways across multiple academic areas.
Explore DSU programs and degrees and use the official DSU Academic Catalog to confirm current academic requirements.
Visit campus and meet the people who can help
A campus visit is one of the best ways to understand whether DSU is the right fit. During a visit, students may be able to meet with Admissions, tour campus, discuss academic options, meet with an athletic coach, speak with financial aid or housing staff, and eat in the dining hall.
Review cost, financial aid, and scholarships
Student-athletes and families should review the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, dining, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Students should also explore financial aid and scholarship resources early in the college search process.
- Review DSU tuition and cost to attend
- Explore DSU financial aid
- Explore DSU scholarships
- Use the DSU net price calculator
Think about life outside competition
Your college experience includes more than practice and games. Future Blue Hawks should also explore housing and dining, student life, clubs and organizations, health and wellness resources, and campus support services.
- Explore housing and dining
- Explore student life at DSU
- Explore student activities and facilities
- Explore academic resources
- Explore clubs and organizations
Important athletics resources
- Official Blue Hawks athletics website
- Prospective athlete form
- PlayNAIA eligibility center
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Frontier Conference
- Athletic training information
- NAIA Champions of Character information
- Blue Hawks athletic staff directory
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply to DSU if I want to be a student-athlete?
Yes. Future student-athletes should complete the Dickinson State University admissions process and connect with Blue Hawks athletics about sport-specific recruiting steps.
Where do I fill out a recruiting form?
Students can complete the Blue Hawks prospective athlete form on the official Dickinson State athletics website.
Can I meet a coach during a campus visit?
Students may be able to meet with an athletic coach during a campus visit. Contact DSU Admissions and the appropriate coach in advance to discuss availability.
Where can I find team schedules and rosters?
Current team schedules, rosters, news, and sport-specific information are available on the official Blue Hawks athletics website.
Where can I review academic programs?
Students can review DSU programs and degrees on the main DSU website and confirm current academic requirements in the official DSU Academic Catalog.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
Students should confirm current athletics schedules, rosters, recruiting information, eligibility information, staff information, and game day details using the official Dickinson State Blue Hawks athletics website, the PlayNAIA eligibility center, the NAIA, and the Frontier Conference. Students should confirm current admissions, tuition, financial aid, scholarship, housing, and academic information using official Dickinson State University resources and the academic catalog.