Green & Gold Days

Green & Gold Days Overview

 

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.

Campus Green filled with students having fun for Green & Gold Days.

 

Past Green & Gold Days Image Gallery

New student enjoying the glow dance, covered in paint.
  • New students slide down the giant slip n slide

 

Green & Gold Days 2025 Schedule

Additional events pending

Welcome Weekend (August 22-24, 2025)

Date Time Activity Location
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
  • Woodburn
  • Financial Aid
  • Cashier Window
  • Student Union
  • Bookstore
  • Public Safety
  • Res Life
  • Library
  • Help Desk
  • Student Success Center
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:
  • Personal Health and Well-Being - Student Health and Counseling Services
  • Students' Rights & Responsibilities - Dean of Students
  • Crucial Information for Academic Success - Provost & Deans
Various
3:00pm - 3:15pm Break  
3:15pm - 4:30pm
  • Keynote: David Coleman on Healthy Relationships
  • Student Safety - Campus Safety and Security
  • Title IX Introduction - Title IX Coordinator - Jonas 305
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

Week One (August 25-30, 2025)

Date Time Activity Location
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

Week Two (September 1-6, 2025)

Date Time Activity Location
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