Admitted Student Checklist

Activate Your BHSU Yellowjacket Student Accounts
These will be vital accounts throughout your time as a BHSU student. Watch your email for notification on when and how to activate these accounts. Click Here to activate your accounts. Your student accounts must be active in order to apply for BHSU scholarships and to sign up for New Student Orientation. 

BHSU Scholarship Deadline (Feb. 1st, 2025)
Click here to learn more and apply for scholarships at BHSU. The scholarship application submission deadline for new students is February 1st.

 

Download Buzz Card Mobile (BHSU Student ID)

Sign Up For New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) is for students who have been admitted to BHSU. At NSO, you will register for your first year of BHSU classes.
You will need your BHSU Student ID Number, which was emailed and mailed to you in your official letter of acceptance.

 

Fall 2025 (August) start term - CLICK HERE to select your New Student Orientation/registration session.

Submit Your Immunization Records (MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Click here to submit a copy of your immunization records. (Proof of two doses of the MMR immunization, proof of antibody titer, or signed medical or religious exemption form). This is required per South Dakota Codified Law and South Dakota Board of Regents policy 2.3.

Submit Official Final High School and College Transcripts
Request that your final official transcript be sent directly to the BHSU Admissions Office from your high school, college, or university.

To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from your high school, colleges, and universities attended directly to the Admissions Office through an electronic ordering service or via mail to BHSU Admissions Office, 1200 University St Unit: 9502, Spearfish, SD 57799.

Attend Your Selected Orientation Day
During New Student Orientation you will meet with Professional Advisors and faculty that will assist you with creating your first year class schedule.

Receive Room Assignment and Roommate Information
Fall housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, in the order they were received. Housing assignments will be made in May, and sent to students via email.

Purchase Required Books and Supplies
Visit the Bookstore website, to find the books and supplies required for each of your classes.

Move-In Weekend Begins: August 22nd-24th
Click here for the Move-In Week and Green and Gold Days activities schedule!

Fall 2025 Classes Begin on Monday, August 25th