Policy Statement

Black Hills State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the areas of student admissions, student financial assistance, and faculty and staff employment and personnel action.

Black Hills State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, age, national origin, veteran’s status, or individual handicap. The school complies with the regulation of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 in regard to sex discrimination and section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as with other applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination. Furthermore, Black Hills State University does not discriminate in admissions or access to or treatment of or employment in its education programs or activities.

Inquiries concerning compliance with Black Hills State University’s Affirmative Action policy and/or federal and state regulations should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Black Hills State University, 1200 University Street, Spearfish, South Dakota 57799, or phone (605) 642-6549.