Room Rate, Resources and FAQ

Campus Housing Options

Residence Halls

Single (Heidepreim, Thomas, Humbert) $2,692
Single (Wenona Cook Small) $2,071
Single (Wenona Cook Large) $2,587
Single (Bordeaux Hall) $4,171
Double Occupancy (Heidepreim, Thomas, Humbert) $2,061
Double Occupancy (Bordeaux Hall) $2,945
Double Occupancy (Wenona Cook) $1,948
Double Room - Single Occupancy (Wenona Cook) $2,898
Double Room - Single Occupancy (Heidepreim, Thomas, Humbert) $3,014

Yellow Jacket Apartments

Apartment - Single Occupancy $3,495
Apartment - Double Occupancy $2,670
Apartment - Suite Double - Single Occupancy $3,920

Family Apartments

Two-bedroom apartment - including utilities - per month (12-month contract) $890

Summer Housing

Note: The months of May & August are prorated.

Summer Double Occupancy $133/weekly
Summer Single Occupancy $198/weekly

Application & Deposit Information

 

How to get your Residence Hall Room

  1. Complete Application: After acceptance to BHSU, fill out the Online Housing Application & Agreement. Questions about acceptance? Contact Admissions at BHSUAdmissions@BHSU.edu or 1.605.642.6343
  2. Pay Deposit: Follow the link after application to pay your $100 room deposit/ Just need to pay deposit? Click the provided link
  3. Receive Assignment: Room assignments emailed to your provided addressAlso available at New Student Orientation before fall semester

Important Deposit Information

  • Amount: $100 (refundable security deposit)
  • Forfeiture Conditions:Contract terms not fulfilled
  • Keys not returned
  • Room damage
  • Unpaid fines from Residence Life violations
  • Cancellation Deadlines:Fall semester: July 1
  • Spring semester: December 1

Room Costs & Contract

Room Types (Six options available with varying costs):

  • Residence Hall double room (most common)
  • Residence Hall single
  • Residence Hall double as single
  • Yellow Jacket Apartments double
  • Yellow Jacket Apartments single
  • Yellow Jacket Apartments double as single

Pricing: See Tuition and Fees page under Housing
Contract Term: Binding for full academic year (spring only for spring admits)
Breaking Contract: Student obligated for full term's rental fees
 

Room Assignment Process

  • Based on signed contract and paid deposit
  • Processed in order received
  • Roommate requests depend on:Available space
  • Timing of applications
  • Important Notes:Assignments are final once made
  • No guarantee of specific roommate or residence hall

 

Summer Housing

 

Dates & Application

  • Summer housing period: May 12, 2025 - August 22, 2025
  • Application opens: March 6, 2025
  • Deposit requirements:Current on-campus students: No deposit needed (carries over from academic year)
  • Off-campus/new/SDBOR students: $100 deposit required with application

 
Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have an active student ID and meet all of these criteria:

  • Be a current student actively registered and taking BHSU courses at time of applicationIncoming first-semester students are ineligible
  • Transfer students may apply if meeting additional criteria
  • Maintain good financial and academic standing with BHSU
  • Have positive rental history with Residence Life (if applicable)

Plus one of these criteria:

  • Registered for current summer term or upcoming fall term, or
  • Employed on BHSU campus, or
  • Completing an internship from SDBOR-affiliated institution
  • Priority given to BHSU students

 
Housing Costs

  • Double occupancy: $1,995.00 ($133/week or $19/day)
  • Single occupancy: $2,970.00 ($198/week or $28/day)
  • Based on SDBOR approved rates, calculated daily for 103 days

 

Payment Information:

  • Costs added to Student Billing Account during first week
  • Pay through Accounts Receivable (605-642-6480) or via SDepay within Student SNAP


Accommodations

  • Yellow Jacket Apartments used for summer housing
  • Partially furnished 3-person, 2-bedroom units
  • No meal plan option available during summer
  • Students without Fall 2025 housing contract by July 1 must move out by July 31
  • Space is limited - waitlist created once capacity is reached

How to Apply


PDF Application Options:

  • Email: Save, complete, and email to BHSUResidenceLife@BHSU.edu
  • In-person: Deliver to Office of Residence Life, Woodburn Hall 124
  • Mail to: Office of Residence Life
    C/O: Summer Housing
    1200 University Street Unit 9100
    Spearfish, SD 57799

Frequently Asked Questions