Admitted Students review the 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.
Not Admitted, Ready to Apply? Click here to start your BHSU Application!
Visit the Scholarships webpage.
Your student accounts must be active in order to apply for BHSU scholarships.
Learn how to activate your accounts
Housing Application for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.
(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.
Submit Your $100 Housing Deposit
Submit the Housing Application online
Click here to upload a copy of your ACT/SAT scores.
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.
Visit the Federal Student Aid website to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid once made available. BHSU's school code is (003459).
Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more and apply for scholarships at BHSU. The scholarship application submission deadline for new students is February 1st.
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 student accounts must be active in order to apply for BHSU scholarships and to sign up for New Student Orientation.
Download Buzz Card Mobile (BHSU Student ID)
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.
New Student Orientation and registration is designed to help make your transition to Black Hills State University as smooth as possible. During your New Student Orientation you will meet with Professional Advisors and faculty that will assist you with academic advising and creating your class schedule. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
You will need your BHSU Student ID Number, which was emailed and mailed to you in your official letter of acceptance.
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.
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.
During New Student Orientation you will meet with Professional Advisors and faculty that will assist you with creating your first year class schedule.
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.
Visit the Bookstore website to find the books and supplies required for each of your classes.
Click here for the Move-In Week and Green and Gold Days activities schedule!
Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions you have and we’ll provide answers!
Admissions Office
Black Hills State University