Welcome to BHSU's Green and Gold Days, where your college journey officially begins! This signature welcome week immerses you in the vibrant campus community while preparing you for academic success.
Join fellow incoming students for engaging orientation sessions, meet with academic advisors, and connect with campus resources designed to support your educational journey. Enjoy thoughtfully planned social events that showcase both our beautiful campus and the charming Spearfish community.
Green and Gold Days offers the perfect balance of essential university preparation and memorable experiences that will launch your college career at Black Hills State University.
Date | Time | Activity | Location |
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Friday, August 22 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Residence Halls Check In; Students Move In | Jonas Parking Lot |
11:00am - 1:30pm | Lunch in the Hive | The Hive | |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
President's Welcome Julie Hatling, Distinguished Alumni in Education |
Young Center Gym | |
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner in the Hive or On Your Own | The Hive | |
6:00pm - 7:45pm | Downtown Friday Nights (Trolley Service Provided) | Spearfish Main Street | |
8:00pm - 9:00pm | Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings | Your Residence Hall | |
9:00pm - 11:00pm | Late Night Residence Hall S'mores and Activities | Your Residence Hall | |
Saturday, August 23 | 8:00am - 11:00am | TRIO Scholars Orientation | TBD |
9:00am - 12:00pm | Various Campus Offices Open
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Woodburn, Student Union, Library | |
9:00am - 12:00pm | Campus Scavenger Hunt | Campus Wide | |
11:00am - 1:00pm | Brunch in the Hive | The Hive | |
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Service Saturday & Spearfish Tours | Various | |
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner in the Hive | The Hive | |
8:00pm - 10:30pm | Glow Paint & Foam Dance | Campus Green | |
10:00pm | Pizza Party @ the Dance | Campus Green | |
Sunday, August 24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Brunch in the Hive | The Hive |
1:00pm - 2:15pm | Getting to Know Our Yellow Jacket Community! | Jacket Legacy Room | |
2:15pm - 3:00pm | Info Sessions:
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Various | |
3:00pm - 3:15pm | Break | ||
3:15pm - 4:30pm |
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Jacket Legacy Room / Jonas 305 | |
4:30pm - 5:00pm | Finding Your Classrooms | Campus Wide | |
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Alumni Association Sponsored Campus BBQ | Campus Green |
Date | Time | Activity | Location |
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Monday, August 25 | 11:00am | First Day Photo Booth | Campus Green |
7:30pm | First Day Pool Party (CAB) | Rec Center | |
Tuesday, August 26 | 8:00am | Ice Cream Breakfast | Campus Green |
5:00pm | Slip'n'Slide (College Connection) | Field Behind Young Center | |
7:00pm | Grocery Bag Bingo (Psych) | Club Buzz | |
Wednesday, August 27 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Student Org Fair | Campus Green |
3:00pm | Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream | Campus Green | |
Thursday, August 28 | TBD | Mocktail Tailgate before football game | Young Center Parking Lot |
Friday, August 29 | 3:30pm | Spearfish Bike Tour | Meet outside Student Union |
7:30pm | Outdoor Movie: Minecraft (RHA) | Campus Green | |
Saturday, August 30 | 3:00pm | Outdoor VB Tourney (Global Jackets 3:30) | The Peaks |
Date | Time | Activity | Location |
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Monday, September 1 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Spike-ball Tourney | Campus Green |
Tuesday, September 2 | 2:00pm | Library Scavenger Hunt (FTA) | Library |
Wednesday, September 3 | 11:00am | Italian Soda Giveaway (Chi Alpha) | Campus Green |
3:00pm | Disc Golf | Campus Disc Golf Course | |
Thursday, September 4 | 3:30pm | Slip'n'Slide Kickball (Jacket Catholic) | Field Behind Young Center |
Friday, September 5 | 6:00pm | Bowling Night (Global Jackets) | Lucky Strike Lanes |
Saturday, September 6 | TBD | Scavenger Hunt around Town | TBD |
TBD | Hike |