Mandatory Advising

All students with fewer than 60 credit hours are required to meet with their advisor. Learn more about these requirements and what that means for you.

What to do to register early?

• Login to WebAdvisor to determine your registration date and time.
  Click on “My Registration Time” under the Registration section of the WebAdvisor Current Students page.
  • Check to see who your advisor is...
    You can find the Name and contact information for your advisor under “My Profile” in the “Academic Profile” section.
  • ...and if you have any restrictions (holds).
    Click on “My Restrictions” under the Registration section of the WebAdvisor Current Students page. It will tell you what restriction you have and whom to contact. Visit www.BHSU.edu/Holds for specific info about restrictions (holds).
• Talk to your advisor. (Mandatory if you have earned 60 credit hours or less)
  Your advisor will become a helpful guide as you move toward your goal of earning your degree.
  
  NOTE: If you have earned 60 credit hours or less it is required that you meet your advisor BEFORE registering. Learn more details about Mandatory Advising.

Have questions?

• Complete the Ask an Advisor form, stop by the Student Success Center on the ground floor of Woodburn, or call 605.642.6951
• University Center - Rapid City: Stop by the UC-RC & visit with Katie Pavel or call 605.718.4373

Welcome to the Black Hills State University academic advising website. Please take your time and look around. You'll find student and faculty resources, how to declare your major, where to find your advisor, and other very useful information to help you be successful in college.

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.

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