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ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS

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BHSU offers a variety of online courses to help fit your educational goals into a schedule that works for you. Online courses are delivered through the Internet using the D2L system.


 

Non-credit

Black Hills State University provides excellent non-credit opportunities for lifelong learning for community and professional development, economic growth, and personal enrichment.

Contact Elizabeth Freer at Elizabeth.Freer@BHSU.edu or at (605)642-6311 for more information.

Registration Information

Current degree seeking students: Use MyBHSU to register for online/distance courses.

Non-degree seeking students: Complete and submit the Admissions Application

New degree seeking students (using financial aid): Complete and submit the Admissions Application before the online registration.

The university reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollments.


Contacts

BHSU Login Help  - To access the BHSU student email system, Desire2Learn, Banner Self-Service, and the BHSU library distance services

Disability Services  - Provides students with disabilities with support and accommodations

Registrar’s Office  - Student registration, Enrollment verification, Academic records maintenance, Transfer credit evaluation, Academic catalogs, Awarding degrees, WebAdvisor assistance, Withdrawals, Transcript services

Admissions  - Assistance with enrollment

Student Financial Services  - For questions regarding Financial Aid, billing, and payment options

BHSU Bookstore  - Textbook purchasing, with online purchases available

E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center  - For library resources that are available to both on-campus and off-campus students

Desire2Learn  - Assistance with your Desire2Learn account

MyBHSU - Financial Profile, Financial Aid Status, Registration, Academic Profile (grades, class schedule)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn an online degree through BHSU? Yes. BHSU offers three degree programs via online/distance delivery: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management Specialization), Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL), and Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (MSCI). These programs can be competed irrespective of the student’s location. Please visit the online programs page for details.
Is the degree I earn online from BHSU an "online degree"? The online programs offered are of the same high quality, rigor, and accreditation as programs taught face-to-face at the BHSU campus.
How do I apply to a particular online or distance program?

Admissions procedures vary from program to program.

The applications for Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management Specialization) are accepted through the BHSU Admissions office. Please visit the online undergraduate application to apply for the BS-Business Administration (Management Specialization) program.

Please use the graduate programs application to apply for graduate online programs (MSSL and MSCI).

Where can I find coursework and degree requirements for a particular online/distance program?

Please visit the following pages:

How do I register for an online course? Current, degree seeking students can use WebAdvisor to register for online/distance courses. If you are a non-degree seeking student then visit the Course Registration page to register for a distance/online course. New degree seeking students (using financial aid) should complete and submit the Admissions Form before the online registration. The university reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollments.
Do students enrolled in online or distance programs have access to student services available at the campus? Yes. Students enrolled in online/distance programs can access library services, financial aid, counseling center, writing center, disabilities services, career center, etc. Please visit the library webpage to review library services for distance learners.
Will credits earned from BHSU online courses transfer to another program or institution? Yes, the credits earned through BHSU’s online courses are generally transferable, but it is up to the individual program and institution to determine whether the credits can be accepted in fulfillment of specific program and/or degree requirements.
Will I need a computer and internet to complete online courses? Yes, online courses are taught using a Learning Management System (known as Desire2Learn or D2L) that requires a computer and Internet connection.
Is financial aid available for online/distance degree programs? Yes. Please visit the financial aid page for details.
Where can I find student consumer information and file complaints? See the BHSU Student Consumer Information and Complaint Procedure page.
What if I have additional questions? Please send us any additional questions you have.

Getting Started Checklist

  1. Explore courses
  2. Register for the course
  3. You will receive registration/course information via email
  4. Visit the BHSU Bookstore online to order your textbooks or call 605.642.6636.
  5. Visit the BHSU Login Help page for username and password for:
    BHSU email
    MyBHSU
    Library barcode
    D2L username video and PDF tutorials available
  6. Online courses delivered via Desire2Learn 
    Computer and Internet connection required
  7. Receive an email from your instructor beginning your online course
    Some Distance Learning courses will have deadlines and due dates shortly after the start of the course.
  8. Frequently Asked Questions