Admitted Student Timeline

Congratulations on your acceptance to Black Hills State University!

Review the Admitted Student timeline below, and complete all necessary steps to confirm your enrollment at BHSU. Reminders will be sent to your email address on file, as each of these important items becomes available and as deadlines approach.

September - December

Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Visit the Scholarships webpage.

Pay Housing Deposit & Apply For On-Campus Housing
Housing Application for the 2025-2026 school year will open on October 1st.

(Spearfish Campus Only)

Apply for your residence hall room today! Click here to learn more about housing options at BHSU. Apply early for a larger room selection.

1. Submit Your $100 Housing Deposit

2. Submit The Housing Application (will open October 1st for the 2025-2026 school year)

Submit ACT/SAT Test Scores (Optional)

Test scores are not required for admission to BHSU. However, submission of test scores may result in an increased scholarship award, and will assist in initial course placement.

Apply For Financial Aid

Visit the Federal Student Aid website to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid once made available. BHSU's school code is (003459).

December - April

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.

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.  Your accounts must be active prior to your New Student Orientation Day.

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.

Spring 2025 (January) start term - Click HERE to choose your NSO session.

Fall 2025 (August) start term - if you plan to start at BHSU in the Fall 2025 semester (August), your NSO options will be available here on March 1st. Please check back on March 1st to choose your NSO session.

April - June

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.

June - August

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

Questions? We're Here to Help!

Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions you have and we’ll provide answers!

Admissions Office

Black Hills State University

(605)642-6343 | Admissions@BHSU.edu

Learn More About:

• Tuition & Fees

• Financial Aid

• Textbooks

• Parking Permits

• Meal Plans