Student Success Center

What Student Success Looks like at BHSU

The Student Success Center at BHSU offers advising, career guidance, disability services, testing, and tutoring. Located on the main floor of E.Y. Berry Library, it connects students with academic resources and support to navigate college successfully.

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Mission

To empower students to grow holistically and achieve their academic & professional goals

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Vision

To collaborate with the BHSU, Spearfish and Rapid City communities to build a welcoming and kind campus in which ALL students can identify their potential, access the resources they need, and have the power to succeed. To in every situation - put the student first

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Values

Empathy, authenticity, collaboration, student-centeredness, academic achievement

Services

Get your questions answered.

Not sure if you should drop a class? Wondering if you're in the right major? No matter where you're at in your college journey, your academic advisor is here to help you successfully navigate college and prepare for a fulfilling career. Advisors at BHSU use a holistic advising model that considers students’ multiple identities and understands that multiple elements affect a student’s college experience.

Your advisor can help you:

  • Declare or change your major
  • Create your graduation plan
  • Set academic, personal and professional goals
  • Register for classes
  • Access support services
  • Discuss success strategies
  • And so much more...

First and second-year students at BHSU have a professional advisor in the Student Success Center or the TRIO program. Once students on main campus have completed 60 credits, they transition to a faculty advisor in their program of study who will mentor them throughout the remainder of their journey. TRIO students, as well as students taking classes in Rapid City, remain with their professional advisor throughout their college experience.

Deciding on a major requires time and deliberate exploration. Students at BHSU who are in the exploration phase can declare an Exploratory Studies major in:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Behavioral & Social Sciences
  • Business
  • Education
  • Natural Sciences & Math

Several action items can help you make your decision.

  • Talk with your academic advisor to create an exploration plan.
  • Interview and job shadow current professionals.
  • Talk with your instructors about your interests.
  • Schedule and appointment with the Career Development Coordinator - Careers@bhsu.edu.
  • Take the Focus-2 career assessment -Focus-2 (Access Code: jackets)
  • Peruse BHSU's list of 125 majors, minors, certificates and programs of study - BHSU Programs and Majors
  • Visit O-net Online for detailed descriptions of almost any job you can think of, as well as salary & job outlook data.

Students at BHSU can plan one year ahead when it comes to class registration. Each semester, students receive a registration eligibility date and time. Students should meet with their advisor to register for classes on or very shortly after their eligibility date to ensure they get the classes they need to graduate on time.

Schedule an appointment with your advisor in JacketHub! 

To find your registration date and time, log into MyBHSU/SNAP. Select the 'Registration' link in the 'Banner Self Service' section on right panel, then select the 'Student Registration' link in the 'Registration' section. Finally, select the 'Prepare for Registration' link, and enter the term you'll be registering for. A message will pop up with the date and time your registration ticket opens.

The following links will help you prepare for registration with your advisor:

  • DegreeWorks - Your DegreeWorks dashboard is an audit of your progress in your specific program and in general education requirements. Log into MyBHSU, scroll to the bottom of your student landing page and select “DegreeWorks Dashboard” on the right panel.
  • Course rotations
  • Status Sheets