Admissions Requirements
Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA)
of 2.0:
4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
3 years of laboratory science
3 years of social science
1 year of fine arts
Students must meet any one or more of the following admissions requirements:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 OR
Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)* OR
Rank in the top 60% of high school class
*BHSU is a wholly TEST OPTIONAL university. Standardized test scores are not required
for admission, if a student meets one of the other minimum academic requirements (GPA
or class rank). However, standardized test scores - when provided - may be used to
determine some scholarship eligibility and for some initial mathematics and English
course placements.
First Year Application
Apply to BHSU
Provide your post-secondary transcripts. Upload Transcripts
Once accepted review your Admitted Student Checklist
Have you earned credits toward a degree you never finished? Perhaps you've taken some
courses and are looking to pursue a different path. Or maybe you are ready to attend
a university that will help you get into the real-world cutting-edge internship opportunities
in the heart of the Black Hills.
Whatever your case, BHSU understands your situation and is here to help you reach
your degree. Here are some helpful links to get you started in pursuing our flexible
and cost-effective degrees.
How will your credits be awarded?
Black Hills State University has officially partnered with Transferology to show students
how the institution will award credits for transferable courses and exams.
Login to Transferology
Did you know other experience can earn credits?
Have you served in the United States Armed Forces? Do you hold industry certifications?
Have you taken an AP course or CLEP exam? Your life experience and accomplishments
could transfer to college credit. Use this dashboard to discover credit equivalencies.
Prior Learning and Validated Credit Dashboard
This graduate application must be completed by domestic and international degree-seeking
and non-degree seeking graduate students. International graduate students will find
important admissions information at: International Graduate Admissions
The graduate-level certificate in mathematics is a joint program among South Dakota
universities. Students interested in it should NOT complete a BHSU application. Instead,
they should contact the coordinator of the program: Dr. Daluss Siewert.
Please have all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent to:
Black Hills State University
Director of Graduate Studies Unit 9501
Spearfish, SD 57799-9501
Graduate Application
If you have previously attended BHSU and have not attended another post-secondary
institution since last attending BHSU, you will be considered a Returning Student.
If you are wanting to take classes without obtaining a degree, you will be considered
a Non-Degree Seeking Student.
If you are a certified teacher looking to add an endorsement or take continuing education
courses for recertification, proceed to option #3, below.
Returning Students Online Application
Non-Degree Seeking Students Online Application
Teacher Certification/Endorsements Online Application
Admission Requirements
Returning students must have a 2.0 (C) grade point average. Students not meeting the
2.0 GPA admission requirement may be considered for admission on academic probation.
Non-degree seeking students are not required to send high school or previous college,
university, or technical school transcripts.
Registration
Contact the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or 1-800-ALL-BHSU for registration information.
Send all application materials to the address below:
Black Hills State University
Office of Admissions
1200 University Street Unit 9502
Spearfish, SD 57799-9502
Admissions@BHSU.edu
F-1 and J-1 visa-holding international students have additional admission requirements,
please review those here:
International Admissions
