Registration:

The Fall 2010 semester begins Monday, August 30th for classes that have a start time of 4:00 p.m. or later. All other classes begin August 31st.

General Registration:
Where: Jonas Hall 201
When: Monday, August 30, 2010 - We will have sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - call (605) 642-6343 to reserve a time.
What:  Last chance for new students to register for fall classes with faculty advisement.  Reservations are recommended; please call (605) 642-6343. Plan to come 30 minutes prior to session for check-in.   More Registration info...

Current Students please visit WebAdvisor to register.

Drop/Add:
Where: Registrar's Office - Woodburn Hall 104

• BLOCK CLASSES:  You must drop block classes within the first 10% (1st or 2nd day) of the class to receive a refund. Check WebAdvisor  course information for specific refund dates. In addition, block courses must be dropped one week prior to the last day of class to receive an automatic "W".
• RESTRICTIONS (HOLDS):  If you have an incomplete admission or monetary restriction at any state university, you will not be permitted to register or drop/add until the restriction has been ended.
   

Payment Information: 

Electronic Check-In: Confirming your continued commitment to attend Black Hills State University for Fall 2010 is an important step!

Your confirmation will help to insure that your Fall 2010 pre-registration is NOT cancelled and that any refund that you might be expecting is not delayed. Login to WebAdvisor and click on the 2010 Fall Registration Confirmation link to complete your online check-in confirmation.  Your confirmation must be completed before September 2nd.  Visit WebAdvisor to Confirm your Registration.

Payment:

• All students must pay for their classes or make financial arrangements to pay by Thursday, September 2nd at 5 p.m 
• If you have applied for financial aid but on SDePay it states your aid is still remaining or pending, you must pay in full or get a deferment on your account.
• Deferments are not automatically applied so it is important for all students expecting aid to check with a financial aid counselor to make sure that all of their paperwork is in order.  
• Past due accounts are subject to late charges. More Payment info...

Financial Aid: 

• Your financial aid is based on full-time status. Upon having your registration and paperwork complete, your aid (called transmittable aid in WebAdvisor) will be applied to your bill on August 20, 2010.
• Financial aid and refunds will be either sent via Direct Deposit (recommended), or mailed.  
• Please see the financial aid section of the website for details about applying for financial aid.
• Watch your official BHSU email account for information on ACH deposit of refund checks directly into your checking or savings account.

Rapid City Students:

• Tuition payments (cash or check only) may be made at the Higher Education Center at 515 West Boulevard between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
• If you are expecting a financial aid refund check, complete the direct deposit form available in WebAdvisor.
• All refunds will be deposited electronically or mailed directly to you.
• The BHSU main campus parking permit is not recognized by SDSMT. If you are taking evening BHSU classes at SDSMT you must obtain an evening class SDSMT parking permit by registering your vehicle on the SDSMT website. There is no charge for such a permit.
• Need to know more about the Rapid City program? Contact Shirley Brownell at (605) 394-3351,  or check out the Rapid City program information online.

Other Helpful Information:

Student Employment:
Do you want to work on campus? Go to the Jacket Job Link website, to view job listings. You can also visit with Eileen Thomas (605) 642.6277 in the Career Center. 

• What you will need: All new employees must bring a photo ID and social security card, or documentation that shows proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. These must be originals, copies will not be accepted.
  
• Do you have questions?
  • For questions regarding federal work-study, contact Kim Nida 605.642.6113 in the Student Financial Services office, Woodburn 115.
  • For general HR questions, contact the Human Resource Office 605.642.6549.
     
• Note: Federal work-study is not taken into consideration when paying your bill.

Immunizations:
If you have not already done so, you must submit proof of two immunizations for measles, mumps & rubella.  Failure to comply with immunization requirements may affect your student status. Students who have not complied with immunization requirements will not be permitted to register or drop/add. Please contact Health Services at 605.642-6520 with questions.

Books:
Fall books are on sale at the bookstore. Bring your course schedule. You may also order online at www.bhsubookstore.com and have your books shipped to you or chose to pick up your order at the bookstore and save freight.

• Buy them online at www.bhsubookstore.com.
• Visit us in the Student Union and bring your class schedule with course section numbers 

Meal Plans: Do you need to change or discuss your current meal plan? Contact Sara Spellman at 605.642.6060 or Krista Schroeder at 605.642.6896, email Sara.Spellman@bhsu.edu or visit Dining Services. No meal changes will be permitted after Sept. 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. More info on BHSU Meal Plans...

Parking Permit:
Permits for the Spearfish Campus may be purchased on, before or after Jan. 1, at the Parking Office in the Facilities Services Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., or you can purchase them online. The cost for a parking permit is $51.15 for the year, a one semester permit is $ 36.25. You will be fined if you park on-campus without a permit. Permits purchased in the fall unless otherwise marked are valid through the fall semester. More info on Parking...

Residence Halls:
Students may move into the halls/suites on Sunday, August 30th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Residence Halls (Thomas, Heidepriem, Pangburn, Humbert and Wenona Cook) close for the holiday break at 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 17th. The residence halls re-open for occupancy on Wednesday, January 13th at 8:00 a.m.

More info on Residence Life...
 

Student ID: Your BUZZ Card.
Your ID from last semester will be activated with your enrollment. If you lost your ID or have never had one, you may obtain one at the Student Union Information Desk or at the BUZZ Card Office located in Woodburn Hall, Room 214. When obtaining an ID, please be sure to bring proper identification with you. Your first ID is free. Replacement IDs will cost $10.

Testing Info

ACT Residual Test:
This is your final opportunity to complete the ACT prior to the fall semester.

Where: Jonas 301
When: Monday, August 30, 2010. Check in is at 12:00 p.m., and the test begins at 12:30 p.m. and runs until approximately 5:00 p.m.
To Bring: Please bring a photo ID, calculator, $37 and three #2 pencils. 

Compass Exam:
In order to register for an English or mathematics course you must have a valid ACT report on file (from the last five years) or complete the COMPASS exam. The COMPASS exam is a computerized placement exam that will determine your placement into a proper English or mathematics course. To schedule an appointment, contact the Office of Academic Support at 605.642-6259.