http://www.bhsu.edu RSS feeds for Black Hills State University 60 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4497/Avoid-extra-semesters-and-.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4497 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4497&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4497/Avoid-extra-semesters-and-.aspx There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to get into a class you need. Too often students have to take extra semesters, because they couldn't get into a class that they needed. Some professors are cool with signing you into a class even if it means overloading the course. Some have a firm line and won't sign in anyone under any circumstance. Save yourself the drama, heartache, and financial burden of taking extra semesters. Work with your academic advisor. I cannot stress this enough. This person is from your academic program, so they'll know what order courses need to be taken in and when they are offered. Some special courses are only offered in the fall or only in the spring. Some are only offered every other year. Too many students get caught off guard with this exact problem when they self advise. Don't know who your advisor is? WebAdvisor has the answer (under My Profile). Register ASAP. This should be a no-brainer, but I'm still amazed at how many students wait until early January to register and then complain about classes being filled. Do this before you leave for Thanksgiving break! The earlier you register, the more choices you'll have. This will allow you to tailor a schedule and coursework to fit your life, your work schedule, your academic plan, and your career goals. Look under "My Registration Time" in WebAdvisor to see when you are eligible to register each semester. Early registration began October 29 for Spring AND Summer 2013! WOW. Only 2 steps to avoid taking extra semesters, graduating late, not to mention spending extra money or taking out unnecessary student loans. Sounds worth it to me. Go online now to register! Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4497 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Ready-for-the-CAAP-Test.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4485 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4485&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4485/Ready-for-the-CAAP-Test.aspx All Regental institutions in South Dakota will be administering the CAAP Proficiency Exam in November. Be sure to check your email for a notice that it is your semester to test. That email also includes a link to acknowledge your attendance and receive your official test date and time. The proficiency testing is mandatory at all six SouthDakota public universities.  If you do not take the proficiency exam, you will not be allowed to register at any of the six institutions for two academic terms! All students must satisfactorily complete and pass all four sections. If you are a SD Opportunity Scholar, you must pass the CAAP exam on your first attempt, or you will lose your scholarship. If you have taken and passed the exam at another institution within the past three years, your scores will be accepted by BHSU if they meet the Board of Regents Policy. Students who do not pass one or more sections have two opportunities to retest. A FAQ describing the proficiency process and sample questions for the proficiency exams can be found at the following website: http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/TestingServices/RisingJuniorExam/tabid/1477/Default.aspx We will also offer Help Sessions in preparation for the test. The information islisted below and on the following website: http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/TestingServices/RisingJuniorExam/TestSchedule/tabid/1478/Default.aspx CAAP Help Sessions – BHSU Spearfish Campus Subject      Date     Instructor  Location    Time Writing October 31 Dr. Courtney Huse-Wika MH 204 3:00pm Reading October 31 Mary Cooper MH 204 3:30pm Science October 31 Dr. Abigail Domagall MH 204 4:00pm Math October 31 Kristel Ehrhardt, Math MH 204 4:30-6 pm   CAAP Help Sessions –University Center, Rapid City Subject    Date     Instructor  Location   Time Writing October 29 Dr. Courtney Huse-Wika UC113 3:00pm Reading October 29 Mary Cooper UC113 3:30pm Science October 29 Dr. Abigail Domagall UC113 4:00pm Math October 29 Kristel Ehrhardt, Math UC113 4:30-6 pm   The math department has put togethertutorial material on D2L.  Your scores will be available online approximately 6 weeks from your exam date. Your performance on the exam will help you identify your strengths and will provide a comparison of your scores with students’ scores from other universities.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call Academic Affairs at 642-6270 or email CAAP@bhsu.edu. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4485 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4294/Register-Early-and-Mandatory-Advising-Infographic.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4294 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4294&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4294/Register-Early-and-Mandatory-Advising-Infographic.aspx We are coming up to the end of early registration, which is March 22 through April 16. Have you registered for classes yet? Remember that if you have less than 60 credit hours you must meet with your advisor BEFORE you can register. To help make this process as straight forward as possible for you, we created an infographic that covers the steps to register for classes and includes information about Mandatory Advising.  Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4294 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4158/Do-You-Need-to-Take-the-CAAP-Proficiency-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4158 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4158&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4158/Do-You-Need-to-Take-the-CAAP-Proficiency-Exam.aspx All students who are seeking a degree from one of South Dakota's regental institutions must complete  a CAAP Proficiency Exam.     The proficiency tests, produced by ACT and called Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4158 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4054/Be-An-Informed-Student--Ask-An-Advisor.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4054 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4054&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4054/Be-An-Informed-Student--Ask-An-Advisor.aspx Academic advising is a critical process throughout your education.  It's just as important to be informed your freshman year as it is your senior year.  Meet with your advisor often to help you plan, implement, and succeed in your goal of graduation from Black Hills State University.  The BHSU website offers Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4054 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3882/You-Can-Avoid-Late-Charges-for-Tuition.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3882 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3882&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3882/You-Can-Avoid-Late-Charges-for-Tuition.aspx You can avoid paying late charges for tuition by taking the following steps: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3882 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4136/This-Friday-is-the-deadline-to-add-or-drop-a-course.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=4136 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4136&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4136/This-Friday-is-the-deadline-to-add-or-drop-a-course.aspx Census date is January 20 for full term courses. Make sure that you have dropped or added all classes before this date. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4136 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3953/Start-planning-right-now-for-your-Spring-semester.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3953 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3953&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3953/Start-planning-right-now-for-your-Spring-semester.aspx The Spring schedule of classes is available on WebAdvisor right now -- you can start planning your schedule for next semester.  Early registration for Spring 2012 begins October 31st!  Check the date and time assigned for your registration on WebAdvisor. It is important to register as early as you are permitted.  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3953 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3816/The-new-Center-for-Student-Success-is-open.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3816 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3816&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3816/The-new-Center-for-Student-Success-is-open.aspx The Center for Student Success has now opened in Woodburn Annex.  Offices that have moved to the new location are... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3816 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3771/Be-an-Informed-Student-Ask-an-Advisor.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3771 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3771&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3771/Be-an-Informed-Student-Ask-an-Advisor.aspx Academic advising is a critical process throughout your education.  It's just as important to be informed your freshman year as it is your senior year.  Meet with your advisor often to help you plan, implement, and succeed in your goal of graduation from Black Hills State University.  The BHSU website offers Thu, 26 May 2011 18:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3771 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3695/Should-you-consider-an-online-course.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3695 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3695&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3695/Should-you-consider-an-online-course.aspx Online classes can be just as difficult as taking in-person classes; in fact, they may take a lot more time and effort. Some people learn better in person with a traditional class.  Being in a class with others can help some students understand the concepts being taught in a college class. Also, Fri, 13 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3695 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3670/What-are-your-general-education-requirements.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3670 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3670&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3670/What-are-your-general-education-requirements.aspx Every student who graduates from Black Hills State University must complete the general education requirements. udent who graduates from Black Hills State University must complete the general education requirements.  Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3670 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3654/Do-you-know-what-classes-you-have-to-take-before-you-graduate.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3654 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3654&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3654/Do-you-know-what-classes-you-have-to-take-before-you-graduate.aspx Check out the BHSU Status Sheets for majors and minors to find out. For additional information Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3654 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3653/Ready-to-declare-your-major-Wanting-to-change-your-major.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3653 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3653&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3653/Ready-to-declare-your-major-Wanting-to-change-your-major.aspx You're in luck because at BHSU, the process is quite simple.  Just stop by the office of your prospective college (home to your new major), and speak to the secretary. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3653 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3650/College-is-definitely-worth-every-penny-you-spend.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=11281&ModuleID=23187&ArticleID=3650 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3650&PortalID=0&TabID=11281 http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Learning/StudentSuccessCenter/Blog/tabid/11281/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3650/College-is-definitely-worth-every-penny-you-spend.aspx With all you hear in the media these days, you may have doubts about the worth of a college degree.  Don’t despair! Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3650