Now is the time to make sure you are on the path to success!  The Center for Academic Success has prepared a Fall Semester Checklist that will guide you.  You can stop by our office, Woodburn Hall, first floor, or schedule an appointment if you need assistance.  Our hours are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday.  Contact us at 605.642.6106 or debora.smoot@bhsu.edu.

Fall Semester Checklist

Each semester has its own unique challenges.

Pay special attention to the following:

ATTEND ALL CLASSES and COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME.

• Notify your professors of any absences (past or upcoming).
• Absences could jeopardize grades AND financial aid.
• Research shows that absent students score lower GPAs.

 Always strive to maintain the highest grade point average (GPA).

• You must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA (2.6 GPA for Elem. Ed. majors) to stay in good academic standing. Some Scholarship students have higher GPA requirements based on scholarship type.
• Students currently on academic probation are required to meet immediately with an advisor in the Center for Academic Success to draw up a Probation Contract. Call 642-6106 to schedule an appointment. Rapid City students can contact Carol Thomas at 718-4197, or visit her in the University Center.  Do not delay!
•  For an excellent student success resource page, visit www.studygs.net.

 Check your BHSU email DAILY - jane.doe@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu

• BHSU EMAIL IS YOUR OFFICIAL BHSU INFORMATION SOURCE!
  ~ In your “yellowjackets” email, you will receive valuable information from your instructors and BHSU departments and offices as well as useful information about upcoming activities.

• To obtain your user ID and password, go to www.BHSU.edu/CurrentStudents.
   ~ Click “Student Login Help,” and follow the directions.

• Contact the Computer Help Center at 642-6580, Library 003, or email BHSUHelpDesk@BHSU.edu if you have any questions.

Familiarize yourself with WebAdvisor in preparation for Pre-registration.

• Log on to WebAdvisor (for Current Students) at the BHSU website to do the following:
  ~ Click on “My Profile” to verify your current contact information; find out who your academic advisor is and how to contact them.
  ~ Click on “My Registration Time” to see your registration date and time. The Spring 2012  registration dates will be posted in October.
  ~ Click on “My Restrictions” to find out if you have any restrictions/holds, which might prevent your registration.  Please clear any restrictions as soon as possible.
  ~ Explore your Financial Profile to see your billing and to learn how to use South Dakota online pay (SDePay).

Meet with your academic advisor by October 15th.

• Discuss your academic and personal goals.
• Develop your two-or four-year Plan of Study.
• Find the Status Sheet for your major at www.BHSU.edu; Search Status Sheet in A-Z Site.
• Draw up your Spring 2012 schedule before your registration date.  You can also register for Summer 2012 classes at this time.
• Student Support Services students should call (605) 642-6824. Rapid City students can contact the University Center at (605) 718-4117 for advisement information and services.

Refer to the BHSU Academic Catalog often.

• The BHSU academic catalog is online at the BHSU website. To view the catalog, go to:   www.BHSU.edu/Catalog    Click on the appropriate year under either undergraduate or graduate.       

Meet with Career Center staff to develop your career plans and job search—especially May graduates.

• Call the BHSU Career Center at (605) 642-6277  to schedule your appointment.
• Rapid City students can contact Carol Thomas at the University Center at (605) 718-4197. 

Attend or participate in at least one university-sponsored event this semester.

• Go to www.BHSU.edu/Calendar.

If you have any questions, please contact the Black Hills State University Center for Academic Success at (605) 642-6106, Woodburn Annex.  Rapid City students can contact Carol Thomas at the University Center at (605) 718-4197, in the University Center. 

 We are here to assist in your success!