Students at Black Hills State University will have Attempted hours, Completed hours,
GPA hours, and a Grade Point Average.
- Attempted hours is any course that the student was registered for after the census
date of the term regardless of the grade assigned.
- Completed hours are for courses that are graded A, B, C, D, S, CR, or EX. Courses
with grades of S, CR, or EX will count in the completed hours but are excluded from
GPA hours.
- GPA hours are for courses that are graded A, B, C, D, or F.
- Remedial courses numbered below 100 are excluded from completed hours and from GPA
hours.
Grade points are calculated by assigning four points for a grade of A, three points
for a grade of B, two points for a grade of C, one point for a grade of D, and zero
points for a grade of F times the number of credit hours for the course. The GPA (grade
point average) is calculated by dividing the sum of grade points by the GPA hours.
Many students are undecided about their majors when they enter college, and many who
declared a major change their minds more than once before they graduate. Students
at Black Hills State University are required to have one major, and in some cases
a minor. It is a good idea to declare a major no later than your sophomore year to
avoid adding extra time and expense to your college education. To help in decision-making,
students can explore the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for employment outlook.
To declare or change your major or minor, please go to the Registrar's Office, located
in Woodburn 103, or email Brenna.Sadowski@BHSU.edu
View a complete listing of majors and minors and the course requirements.
Transcripts are documents that contain your complete academic record. Courses, grades,
and degrees from all Board of Regents institutions are included (both undergraduate
and graduate).
Order your transcript online through our secure Parchment Ordering Service. Official
transcripts are $10.00 and will be delivered electronically or through the mail. Sales
tax will be applied if applicable to your purchase.
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