Are you heading out to the Black Hills for a summer vacation? Do you live in the area and need an excuse to get out of the house? Are you interested in attending BHSU in the future?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above then you need to come join us on Friday, July 15th for Summer View here at Black Hills State University! Summer View is much like our Preview Day events that we offer throughout the academic year, only it’s a onetime chance to check out campus during the summer. We know how hectic your schedules can get once school, sports and all of the other important activities you are involved in start in the fall, so we like to offer a chance to get a sneak peak at what BHSU is all about during the summer.
During Summer View, students and guests will get to hear from faculty, staff and even current students about what it’s truly like to study at BHSU. We also provide a campus tour and free lunch at The Hive – our wonderful dining facility. Students and guests will also have the opportunity of meeting with tons of different faculty and staff at our information fair. Representatives from all of our colleges, student organizations, financial aid and much more will be covered during the fair.
Have I convinced you that you need to come? I sure hope so!
Signing up is super simple. All you need to do is visit www.bhsu.edu/summerview and fill out the registration form or you can call us at 605-642-6343 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the event and get you signed up today!
If you can’t make it to Summer View but like the sounds of this event – no worries, we have plenty of opportunities to come visit campus throughout the year. To learn more about our visit opportunities, please check out www.bhsu.edu/visit for more information.
I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer! See you on campus soon!
Go YELLOW JACKETS!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
605.642.6227
Monday, July 11, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sign up for NSR, Get a FREE BHSU T-Shirt!
Summer is in full swing, and I hope you are all enjoying it! Before you know it, August 28 will be here, and you'll be moving to your new home, BHSU! We are very excited to have you as part of the Yellow Jacket family. First, however, you need to take care of some business if you haven't already done so. Mainly, you need to register for Fall 2011 classes!
If you are a first time freshman student, New Student Registration (NSR) is a required program intended to provide you with the best opportunities in your first year at BHSU. At NSR, you will register for classes, meet faculty & staff, establish relationships with current students, and begin the transformation to college! The next NSR session will take place on July 8 @ 8:00 a.m. If you will be a first time freshman student at BHSU and have not attended an NSR session, sign up for the July 8th session TODAY by completing the online registration form. We are so excited to have you on campus that we are offering a FREE BHSU T-Shirt to the first 10 students who complete the online registration form and put "I'm a Jacket" in the comments section. If you do this, you will receive your free t-shirt at NSR. All your fellow BHSU students will be super envious of your awesome, FREE BHSU T-shirt, let me tell ya! So complete the registration form today, and take the next step to becoming an official BHSU student.
If you have already attended NSR and have your class schedule all set, congratulations! You are well on your way! A list of other items that you will want to make sure are completed/taken care of can always be found on the Admitted Students Checklist.
That's all I have for today! Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather if you can. From all of us in the BHSU Admissions Office, have a fun, safe Independence Day weekend! We've enjoyed welcoming new students onto campus during NSR sessions, and look forward to the July 8th NSR date. See you then!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
If you are a first time freshman student, New Student Registration (NSR) is a required program intended to provide you with the best opportunities in your first year at BHSU. At NSR, you will register for classes, meet faculty & staff, establish relationships with current students, and begin the transformation to college! The next NSR session will take place on July 8 @ 8:00 a.m. If you will be a first time freshman student at BHSU and have not attended an NSR session, sign up for the July 8th session TODAY by completing the online registration form. We are so excited to have you on campus that we are offering a FREE BHSU T-Shirt to the first 10 students who complete the online registration form and put "I'm a Jacket" in the comments section. If you do this, you will receive your free t-shirt at NSR. All your fellow BHSU students will be super envious of your awesome, FREE BHSU T-shirt, let me tell ya! So complete the registration form today, and take the next step to becoming an official BHSU student.
If you have already attended NSR and have your class schedule all set, congratulations! You are well on your way! A list of other items that you will want to make sure are completed/taken care of can always be found on the Admitted Students Checklist.
That's all I have for today! Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather if you can. From all of us in the BHSU Admissions Office, have a fun, safe Independence Day weekend! We've enjoyed welcoming new students onto campus during NSR sessions, and look forward to the July 8th NSR date. See you then!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Summer = Fall 2011 Registration!
Happy Summer Solstice everyone! Even though it's rainy and dreary outside right now, the sun will definitely shine again, proven by the photo to the left taken on a beautiful spring afternoon on campus. Unlike the last few days, the weather was amazing last week when we had 100s of new students congregate on campus to get registered for courses and become official Yellow Jackets. What a great few days it was seeing all your beautiful faces! We can hardly wait for the next New Student Registration (NSR) sessions that will take place on July 8 and 22 at both 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There are still spots available for these dates, in both the morning and afternoon sessions. Therefore, if you are a first time freshman accepted student to BHSU for the fall semester and have not yet attended or registered for an NSR session, sign up TODAY at www.bhsu.edu/nsr.Calling all Transfer students! It is not required for you to attend an NSR session to get registered for fall 2011 classes, but you WILL need to make a registration appointment with Debbie Smoot in the Center for Academic Success. If you are a newly accepted transfer student at BHSU for the fall semester, please call Debbie at 605.642.6106 to schedule an individual appointment to register for classes. Classes are filling up fast, so call Debbie ASAP in order to get the best schedule possible for you!
The fall 2011 semester is unbelievably right around the corner. If you haven't already done so, make your reservation to register for courses so that you can enjoy the rest of summer with no worries. See you on campus soon!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
605.718.4194
Thursday, June 9, 2011
NSR Morning Sessions Available
I know that everyone likes to sleep in. That MAY be why our June 16 & June 17 afternoon New Student Registration sessions are full! We are at max capacity for these sessions. However, the morning sessions have plenty of room yet! Sign up for one of the morning NSR sessions TODAY by going to www.bhsu.edu/nsr. The BHSU Admissions Counselors will be bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to greet you at the door at 8:00 a.m. with our smiling faces!
Hope to see you there!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
Hope to see you there!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
Monday, June 6, 2011
First NSR Sessions
Happy Summer! I am so glad that I can finally say that with the last few days being in the upper 90s. I think it is safe to say the season of flip flops, tans, bbq's, and longer days is here!
Summer is also associated with New Student Registration (NSR) on the BHSU campus! We had our first few NSR sessions this past week and let me tell ya- we are definitely excited for these students! You are all now official BHSU Yellow Jackets! You may have some lingering questions after attending NSR, so please know that the Office of Admissions is open all summer and would be happy to assist you. As always, we can be reached at 605.642.6343 or at admissions@bhsu.edu.
Our next NSR sessions will be June 16 & 17 with an 8:00 am & 1:00 pm session both days. The 1:00 pm sessions on both of these days are now at capacity and FULL, so if you are a new freshman student who has been accepted to BHSU for the Fall 2011 semester and haven't already signed up for an NSR session, please do so ASAP at www.bhsu.edu/nsr.
Along with attending an NSR session, make sure and check out the Admitted Students Checklist to view a list of all other items you need to complete before attending classes in the fall!
Happy Summer! Go JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
605.718.4194
Summer is also associated with New Student Registration (NSR) on the BHSU campus! We had our first few NSR sessions this past week and let me tell ya- we are definitely excited for these students! You are all now official BHSU Yellow Jackets! You may have some lingering questions after attending NSR, so please know that the Office of Admissions is open all summer and would be happy to assist you. As always, we can be reached at 605.642.6343 or at admissions@bhsu.edu.
Our next NSR sessions will be June 16 & 17 with an 8:00 am & 1:00 pm session both days. The 1:00 pm sessions on both of these days are now at capacity and FULL, so if you are a new freshman student who has been accepted to BHSU for the Fall 2011 semester and haven't already signed up for an NSR session, please do so ASAP at www.bhsu.edu/nsr.
Along with attending an NSR session, make sure and check out the Admitted Students Checklist to view a list of all other items you need to complete before attending classes in the fall!
Happy Summer! Go JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
605.718.4194
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Financial Aid – Are you prepared?
Hey gang! This is a friendly reminder to all of you students who have applied for financial aid and have received your award letter that you get the information filled out and sent back to our Financial Aid office ASAP if you are planning on attending BHSU this fall.
In order to receive your financial aid and have it applied to your bill – you must send your award letter back to the Financial Aid office so they can award that money to you. By not sending your award letter back, you do run the risk of losing that money here at BHSU so it’s very important that you submit that information to us.
When you arrive for your New Student Registration session, you will learn how the billing and financial aid process works, as well as how you will go about paying your bill. It’s a great idea to have your award letter filled in and submitted prior to your New Student Registration so you can go through the process of making a payment and knowing how to do so before school begins.
As we all know college is expensive, and our wonderful team of Financial Aid Representatives do all they can to make the process as simple as possible to help ensure our students receive the most money they may be eligible for. If you do happen to have a question about your financial aid award letter or finding ways to pay for college, please do not hesitate to contact our Financial Aid office by calling (605)-642-6145 or you can check out information on our web site by visiting www.bhsu.edu/financialaid.
See you on campus soon!
Anne Dickman
Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
(605)-642-6227
In order to receive your financial aid and have it applied to your bill – you must send your award letter back to the Financial Aid office so they can award that money to you. By not sending your award letter back, you do run the risk of losing that money here at BHSU so it’s very important that you submit that information to us.
When you arrive for your New Student Registration session, you will learn how the billing and financial aid process works, as well as how you will go about paying your bill. It’s a great idea to have your award letter filled in and submitted prior to your New Student Registration so you can go through the process of making a payment and knowing how to do so before school begins.
As we all know college is expensive, and our wonderful team of Financial Aid Representatives do all they can to make the process as simple as possible to help ensure our students receive the most money they may be eligible for. If you do happen to have a question about your financial aid award letter or finding ways to pay for college, please do not hesitate to contact our Financial Aid office by calling (605)-642-6145 or you can check out information on our web site by visiting www.bhsu.edu/financialaid.
See you on campus soon!
Anne Dickman
Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
(605)-642-6227
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Last minute questions…? We’ve got answers!
School is out and you’re finally done with your first educational milestone. Take a minute and reflect on all of the classes you completed, all of the games you played, all of the relationships you built and of course – all of the great memories you made! Congratulations on a job well done! Graduating high school is truly an outstanding accomplishment and one that none of you should take lightly.
As many of you are aware, now is the time to really get serious about what happens next. Hopefully most of you have decided on where you will be attending college (and of course we hope you’ve chosen BHSU) – but for those of you who may be undecided, BHSU wants you to know that we are here to assist you through the process of making perhaps one of the biggest decisions you will make in life.
We hope that you take the time to reach out to all of us Admissions Counselors and call or email us anytime with questions you may have – we are here for you! Conveniently, all of our contact information is listed on the web site. If you are in need of assistance with completing an application, choosing a degree or just have tons of questions on your mind I encourage you to check out www.bhsu.edu/explore and give us a holler!
If getting answers fast or perhaps remaining anonymous is your thing – feel free to chat with us via Live Chat on the BHSU web site.
And don’t forget… we are also on Facebook and Twitter! Check out www.facebook.com/BlackHillsState or follow us on Twitter @BHSU_Admissions.
Once again, congrats on your achievements and welcome to life as a college student! It only gets better from here!
Anne Dickman
Admissions Counselor
605-642-6227
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
As many of you are aware, now is the time to really get serious about what happens next. Hopefully most of you have decided on where you will be attending college (and of course we hope you’ve chosen BHSU) – but for those of you who may be undecided, BHSU wants you to know that we are here to assist you through the process of making perhaps one of the biggest decisions you will make in life.
We hope that you take the time to reach out to all of us Admissions Counselors and call or email us anytime with questions you may have – we are here for you! Conveniently, all of our contact information is listed on the web site. If you are in need of assistance with completing an application, choosing a degree or just have tons of questions on your mind I encourage you to check out www.bhsu.edu/explore and give us a holler!
If getting answers fast or perhaps remaining anonymous is your thing – feel free to chat with us via Live Chat on the BHSU web site.
And don’t forget… we are also on Facebook and Twitter! Check out www.facebook.com/BlackHillsState or follow us on Twitter @BHSU_Admissions.
Once again, congrats on your achievements and welcome to life as a college student! It only gets better from here!
Anne Dickman
Admissions Counselor
605-642-6227
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
Monday, May 16, 2011
Congratulations HS Graduating Seniors
What an exciting time of year! You are almost officially college students and the start of classes is nearing. I am sure that you all have exciting plans for summer, but do not forget to keep up on all things BHSU. I am sure that you all are very busy planning graduation parties and preparing for the last few days of high school, but you may still have some things to turn in regarding enrollment this fall.
The most important thing to do is to make sure you are signed up for New Student Registration. If you are not sure if you are or if you have any questions about it, please call us! We are happy to visit with you and we want to make sure that you have all your ducks in a row before summer gets into swing. You can sign up by calling us at 605-642-6343 or by visiting the web site at www.bhsu.edu/nsr. This program is great and will really make you feel like an official BHSU student. Along with registering for classes while at NSR, you will also receive access to your email and Web Advisor accounts as well as see your residence hall!
I hope to see you all at New Student Registration!
Emily Pier
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Emily.Pier@bhsu.edu
The most important thing to do is to make sure you are signed up for New Student Registration. If you are not sure if you are or if you have any questions about it, please call us! We are happy to visit with you and we want to make sure that you have all your ducks in a row before summer gets into swing. You can sign up by calling us at 605-642-6343 or by visiting the web site at www.bhsu.edu/nsr. This program is great and will really make you feel like an official BHSU student. Along with registering for classes while at NSR, you will also receive access to your email and Web Advisor accounts as well as see your residence hall!
I hope to see you all at New Student Registration!
Emily Pier
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Emily.Pier@bhsu.edu
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Summer View
Sun is shining and after this past weekend in the Black Hills, I am already sporting my first sunburn, nice! The warm sun snuck up on me and I hadn’t thought about sunscreen yet, next time I definitely will.
You have to love summer at BHSU! Summer classes are in session and many offices begin preparations for the arrival of the freshman class, 2011. One of the great perks of course is how fantastic campus looks in the summer, so green.
Speaking of how great campus looks, come and check it out for yourself. We have many visit opportunities in the summer. Take advantage of some free time, or at least you’re not busy with school, to explore all that Black Hills State University has to offer. Or make a stop during the family vacation to the Black Hills. You can schedule an individual tour by calling the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or by visiting www.BHSU.edu/Visit.
We do also offer a summer Preview Day called Summer View on July 15. Summer View is great for exploring campus as well. Get a tour, meet with faculty, staff, and current students, and eat lunch at The Hive. Register for Summer View at www.BHSU.edu/SummerView.
I won’t take up too much more of your time, this nice weather has everyone itching to be outside. I will leave you with a picture of campus, so that you can see for yourself, a sunset view during the Spring!
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
Laura.Weber@bhsu.edu
You have to love summer at BHSU! Summer classes are in session and many offices begin preparations for the arrival of the freshman class, 2011. One of the great perks of course is how fantastic campus looks in the summer, so green.
Speaking of how great campus looks, come and check it out for yourself. We have many visit opportunities in the summer. Take advantage of some free time, or at least you’re not busy with school, to explore all that Black Hills State University has to offer. Or make a stop during the family vacation to the Black Hills. You can schedule an individual tour by calling the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or by visiting www.BHSU.edu/Visit.
We do also offer a summer Preview Day called Summer View on July 15. Summer View is great for exploring campus as well. Get a tour, meet with faculty, staff, and current students, and eat lunch at The Hive. Register for Summer View at www.BHSU.edu/SummerView.
I won’t take up too much more of your time, this nice weather has everyone itching to be outside. I will leave you with a picture of campus, so that you can see for yourself, a sunset view during the Spring!
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
Laura.Weber@bhsu.edu
Monday, May 9, 2011
Summer at BHSU!
The spring semester is officially over and summer classes are already underway here at BHSU. Though campus tends to get much quieter this time of year, we want you to know about the great opportunities we offer during the summer so you’re able to check out campus and learn more about Black Hills State University!
First and foremost, we offer our daily individual visits and campus tours during the summer – our daily tour times are 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday-Friday. If your family is planning to take a vacation to the Black Hills or perhaps you live in our local area, be sure to stop in the Office of Admissions or sign up online for one of our daily visits. During your individual visit you will take a tour of campus, and speak with an Admissions Counselor and a representative from Financial Aid if you wish. This is a great way to learn all about campus and ask those important questions that you have been wondering about in a personal setting.
If being a part of larger group is your thing, you may want to check out our Summer View program happening on Friday, July 15th here at BHSU. Summer View is much like our Preview Day programs that take place during the academic school year but in the summer. During Summer View you will get to hear from faculty, staff and current students about our various academic programs, student organizations, financial aid, residence halls and what life on campus is like in general. Not to mention, you will take a tour of campus, walk through our information fair and have the opportunity to dine in The Hive – our wonderful dining facility! It truly is a great way to learn about campus and perhaps make a new friend or two!
If your summer is filling up with all sorts of activities and vacations – make sure to mark a visit on your calendar during the fall and check out a Preview Day! Our list of dates is officially posted online!
We hope to see you this summer at BHSU!!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
First and foremost, we offer our daily individual visits and campus tours during the summer – our daily tour times are 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday-Friday. If your family is planning to take a vacation to the Black Hills or perhaps you live in our local area, be sure to stop in the Office of Admissions or sign up online for one of our daily visits. During your individual visit you will take a tour of campus, and speak with an Admissions Counselor and a representative from Financial Aid if you wish. This is a great way to learn all about campus and ask those important questions that you have been wondering about in a personal setting.
If being a part of larger group is your thing, you may want to check out our Summer View program happening on Friday, July 15th here at BHSU. Summer View is much like our Preview Day programs that take place during the academic school year but in the summer. During Summer View you will get to hear from faculty, staff and current students about our various academic programs, student organizations, financial aid, residence halls and what life on campus is like in general. Not to mention, you will take a tour of campus, walk through our information fair and have the opportunity to dine in The Hive – our wonderful dining facility! It truly is a great way to learn about campus and perhaps make a new friend or two!
If your summer is filling up with all sorts of activities and vacations – make sure to mark a visit on your calendar during the fall and check out a Preview Day! Our list of dates is officially posted online!
We hope to see you this summer at BHSU!!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Monday, May 2, 2011
Finals Week is Here!
It’s hard to believe but another year is quickly coming to an end here on campus at Black Hills State University! Students are busy finishing projects and cramming for finals before setting off into the real world OR perhaps a great summer job, internship or an epic road trip. Whatever the case, finals week is the last hurdle to get over before the semester is officially over and students are free to do as they wish, and that time is definitely upon our students here at BHSU.
Believe it or not, I actually have very fond memories of finals week as a student. How can final exams, stressful late night studying and the occasional meltdown be viewed as fond memories you ask…?
Well for one thing, classes are officially OVER during the week of finals. All you really have to do is prepare for your exams and show up for the tests. That’s easy.
Second, it’s a general rule that staff and faculty on campus feel bad for stressed out students during finals week so they do their best to provide food and entertainment for students. Everything from late night breakfast to special soup lunches and pizza in the library are provided to students to help ease the pain of studying. It’s awesome.
Lastly, once you are all done with your final exams the year is finished and you can pat yourself on the back for another year done!
Spending time studying with your friends in the beautiful weather, munching on good food and counting the hours down to summer isn’t such a bad thing, right?!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
Believe it or not, I actually have very fond memories of finals week as a student. How can final exams, stressful late night studying and the occasional meltdown be viewed as fond memories you ask…?
Well for one thing, classes are officially OVER during the week of finals. All you really have to do is prepare for your exams and show up for the tests. That’s easy.
Second, it’s a general rule that staff and faculty on campus feel bad for stressed out students during finals week so they do their best to provide food and entertainment for students. Everything from late night breakfast to special soup lunches and pizza in the library are provided to students to help ease the pain of studying. It’s awesome.
Lastly, once you are all done with your final exams the year is finished and you can pat yourself on the back for another year done!
Spending time studying with your friends in the beautiful weather, munching on good food and counting the hours down to summer isn’t such a bad thing, right?!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Attend BHSU! Explore the Outdoors!
Hello blog world! Can you believe that it's the end of April, and that May and more importantly SUMMER are right around the corner? Where has the beginning of 2011 gone? With the warmer weather approaching, I am getting very excited about the outdoor activities that are available living here in the beautiful Black Hills. There are so many opportunities for students at Black Hills State University to enjoy their surroundings that are both free (ALL college students love free stuff, right?!) and fun.
Black Hills State University is located in beautiful Spearfish, SD, the hub of the Northern Black Hills with a population of around 12,000. Located on I-90, 10 minutes from the Wyoming border, Spearfish is only 46 miles from Rapid City, 65 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and is an hour drive from Devils Tower and the Badlands of South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon, one of the oldest and most scenic canyons in the west, is a local favorite for hiking, biking and sightseeing. A beautiful hike, or even a scenic drive is just a few miles away from campus, in beautiful Spearfish Canyon!
There are tons of other outdoor recreation opportunities around BHSU besides hiking in Spearfish Canyon, including rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, fishing, and much more! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon away from studying! Just another perk that BHSU has to offer :).
All of these outdoor activities are right around the corner, and I personally can't wait! See you in the beautiful Black Hills!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
605.718.4194
Black Hills State University is located in beautiful Spearfish, SD, the hub of the Northern Black Hills with a population of around 12,000. Located on I-90, 10 minutes from the Wyoming border, Spearfish is only 46 miles from Rapid City, 65 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and is an hour drive from Devils Tower and the Badlands of South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon, one of the oldest and most scenic canyons in the west, is a local favorite for hiking, biking and sightseeing. A beautiful hike, or even a scenic drive is just a few miles away from campus, in beautiful Spearfish Canyon!
There are tons of other outdoor recreation opportunities around BHSU besides hiking in Spearfish Canyon, including rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, fishing, and much more! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon away from studying! Just another perk that BHSU has to offer :).
All of these outdoor activities are right around the corner, and I personally can't wait! See you in the beautiful Black Hills!
GO JACKETS!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
605.718.4194
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
NSR- June 3 Sessions Now Closed
Hello blog world! What a beautiful day it turned out to be today. It was much needed after some cold "non-springlike." days! The beautiful weather must have reminded more students to sign up for a New Student Registration session, as BOTH sessions on June 3 are now closed!
New Student Registration (NSR) is a required program intended to provide you with the best opportunities in your first year at BHSU. At NSR, you will register for classes, meet faculty & staff, establish relationships with current students, and begin the transformation to college! NSR sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday, June 3- 8:00 am- This session is full and at capacity.
Friday, June 3- 1:00 pm- This session is full and at capacity.
Thursday, June 16- 8:00 am
Thursday, June 16- 1:00 pm
Friday, June 17- 8:00 am
Friday, June 17- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 8- 8:00 am
Friday, July 8- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 22- 8:00 am
Friday, July 22- 1:00 pm
All new freshmen who have received their acceptance letter from BHSU to begin classes starting with the Fall 2011 semester should reserve their NSR spot by either filling out the online form at www.bhsu.edu/nsr or by calling the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343. The other sessions that are still open are starting to fill up, so definitely sign up as soon as you can for the session of your choice.
We look forward to seeing you soon at NSR!
Maria Hartung; BHSU Admissions Counselor; Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Preview Day- April 16- THIS Saturday!
Hello to all. I hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather that we have been getting because I know that I have- until today that is! This weather system is crazy! The weather is supposed to come around though, so everyone should come out to our Preview Day this Saturday April 16, 2011 as it will be our last one for this academic school year. I know for most it is hard making that tough decision on which college you should attend because it does change your life. Not too long ago I was in your shoes and the world just seemed to grow with all the different possibilities that you have out there. By attending a Preview Day you get to hear from the student’s perspective about campus along with the faculty and staff. Preview Day’s are a chance to explore and look at your options and it is the best way in my opinion. During the day of Preview Day you are very busy, but it is really fun. You start out by attending an Information Fair and this is a great thing because you get to talk to a lot of different people and learn so much about BHSU. There are several booths and it is a chance to make sure that BHSU is the University for you! After the information fair Beth Oaks, our Director of Admissions, will give the opening and then there will be an Academic Panel. This is where we have professors from the different colleges talk about what they do. This is always very interesting to listen to the professors side and maybe this will help you find a major if you have not chosen one yet. After the Academic Panel we have financial aid and they will do a presentation on filling out FAFSA and the different student loans possible. Then we will have a TOUR! This is always really fun because the tour guides are current students, like me, and they show you around campus and answer questions from the student’s perspective. This is really nice to get some one on one time with the students so ask the tour guides questions because that is what we are here for! Then we get to hear from the students again on the student panel. After that we have the Admissions portion left and they will talk about applying and scholarship opportunities. After the Admissions presentation we get to eat at the Hive, which is delicious and all you can eat! Then we will have optional residence hall tours. This is way awesome because you get to see where you want to live and the tour gives you a chance to actually picture yourself there. Also there will be a drawing for a $250.00 scholarship for someone that attends but you must be present to win!!! Preview Days are fun and exciting and this weekend is going to be gorgeous with the spring weather so it will even be better to come out and see the Black Hills and BHSU Campus!! My favorite part about Preview Day is that you get to talk to actual students who went through what you are going through and they help out so much and they will give you the honest truth . I hope to see everyone out on Saturday. It will be fun!! So if you want to attend a Preview Day go online to sign up on our website at www.bhsu.edu/previewday or you may call 605-642-6343 to sign up!! See you at Preview Day! Mackenzie Sperle Yellow Jacket Delegate
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Preview Day – Don’t miss it!
It’s hard to believe but our last Preview Day of the 2010-2011 academic year is fast approaching and believe me; you don’t want to miss it! Preview Day is an excellent event for anyone who is interested in attending Black Hills State University. Whether you are a current high school student, a college student thinking about transferring from another university or perhaps an adult learner who is thinking about going back to school to complete a degree – this event is the perfect way to get a “preview” of what it’s like to be a student at BHSU! During our Preview Days, prospective students have the opportunity of learning about our many academic programs (over 80 degrees to be exact) by touring our information fair and listening to current faculty members from our three colleges here on campus. Additionally, our Preview Day guests get to take a tour of campus, dine in our wonderful dining facility (The Hive) and learn all about the admissions and financial aid process. Not to mention, we actually have a panel of current BHSU students who tell their great stories about what their BHSU experience has been like, as well as share tips & advice! While touring campus, guests get to learn about each and every one of our buildings –everything from classrooms, laboratories, to our Student Union are viewed. As an added bonus, we also give an optional tour to those interested in seeing each of our five residence halls. That’s right; you don’t miss an inch of this place! Last but not least, we will be drawing for a $250.00 scholarship for one lucky member of the audience! So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for the LAST Preview Day of this academic year on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 8:30 A.M.! All you have to do is visit www.bhsu.edu/previewday or call 605-642-6343 to register! Hope to see you there! Oh and if you’re in the Torrington, WY area on Wednesday, April 13th, look for me, Anne, at Eastern Wyoming College from 10:00 A.M until 2:00 P.M during the Eastern Wyoming College Job Expo! Anne Dickman BHSU Admissions Counselor Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Friday, April 8, 2011
University Center- Rapid City
Hello, and Happy Friday! I don't know about you, but I am extremely excited that the weekend is upon us! It has been a very busy week here in Rapid City, as we have been moving from the Higher Education Center into our new space at the brand new University Center- Rapid City (UCRC). The UCRC is located at 4300 Cheyenne Blvd just behind the WaTiki water park. We are very excited to have the Center completed, as students will now have the opportunity to take classes from Black Hills State, the University of South Dakota, and South Dakota State University all at one location in Rapid City! We offer 10 full degrees through BHSU right in Rapid City at the University Center. Most of the classes are held in the evening hours, either from 4-7 pm or 7-10 pm. For more information on our RC degree programs, and the RC campus as a whole, check out www.bhsu.edu/rapidcity. We will be back open for business at the UCRC on April 13th, so please feel free to come check out the new facility! Spring classes will be moved here from their current locations on April 18, and all summer & fall classes will be held here. If you are wanting to take classes through BHSU at the UCRC starting this summer or fall, there is still time to apply! All you need to do is go to www.bhsu.edu/apply to get started. New students are eligible to register for summer classes right now, and can register for fall classes starting April 18. Therefore, start the application process NOW so that you can create the class schedule that fits your needs. If you are accepted to BHSU, you can then contact Katie Pavel, BHSU Rapid City Academic Advisor, at 718-4117 to set up a registration appointment. Have a great weekend! Maria Hartung BHSU Admissions Counselor Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu 605-718-4194
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
It's a GREAT Time to Register for NSR!
The fall semester is approaching very fast and it might have crept up on you, I know it did for me, so if you’re wondering what to do now after you have been accepted to Black Hills State University the next step would be to attend a New Student Registration session. New Student Registration is this summer and to check out the session dates & times that are available for New Student Registration go to our website www.bhsu.edu/nsr. You can sign up for a session right on this website, or you can give the Office of Admissions a call to sign up for NSR at 605.642.6343. Some of you might be wondering what New Student Registration is. New Student Registration is a time that you come to campus and there are academic advisors that help you sign up for classes for your first year at BHSU! Also on this date you can get your Buzz Card (student ID) so do not forget to bring your drivers license or another picture ID so you can get that done! Also if you have turned in your housing contract prior to attending NSR you get to find out who your roommate is and you can even see your room!!! This day is busy but very fun and worthwhile! Along with signing up for New Student Registration make sure you get those immunization records in. We need these before you start attending Black Hills State University and the sooner you get them in the better so you do not have a chance to forgot about them and you can enjoy your summer. For all of those who still have not yet got a chance to apply you still have TIME! There is plenty of time to still apply for Black Hills State University for the fall semester. I know that your senior year can be a little hectic but the sooner you get that application in with the $20 application fee the better. As for the weather here in the Black Hills it is actually starting to feel like Spring! This is very exciting because there is not a lot of snow left, just a little up in the hills. It has been in the 50’s and yesterday we got rain and that is way more exciting than snow. Next week it is supposed to be up to 55 degrees so it would be a great time to come and get a tour of campus if you have not yet had one. Well I hope that everyone is as excited as I am for this fall semester and I hope to see you around campus either for a tour or during New Student Registration!!!! Mackenzie Sperle Yellow Jacket Delegate- Secretary/Treasurer
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Career Center- Definitely check them out!
Services on campus – as Maria said, so many choices, where to begin! Yes, I am also a connoisseur of food so I do have to give the Hive a shout out, but I want to share with our blog world the incredible resources the Career Center provides.
Do you plan to get a job after you graduate from college, or as a student at BHSU? The Career Center, assists students in exploring career and job opportunities while a student, as a new graduate and even as an alum. While a student, you may qualify for a Work Study and need to know what jobs are available or if you do not qualify for Work Study, what are my options? What jobs are available in the community, what about internships? What types of careers can I get with my planned major? These are all questions that The Career Center can help to answer.
They host job fairs, etiquette dinners , and networking events all to prepare students to be professionals during their job searches, interviews, and careers. Don’t wait until you’re a senior to seek out the Career Center, but don’t forget how beneficial they can be when you are trying to find that first job after you graduate. Speaking from experience, writing that first resume with no professional experience to refer to is not the easiest thing!
If you are attending or planning to attend BHSU, you are more than likely on a quest to advance your career options, let The Career Center guide you through the many possibilities.
Meet with someone from The Career Center during a Campus Visit, Preview Day or New Student Registration.
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
Laura.Weber@bhsu.edu
Do you plan to get a job after you graduate from college, or as a student at BHSU? The Career Center, assists students in exploring career and job opportunities while a student, as a new graduate and even as an alum. While a student, you may qualify for a Work Study and need to know what jobs are available or if you do not qualify for Work Study, what are my options? What jobs are available in the community, what about internships? What types of careers can I get with my planned major? These are all questions that The Career Center can help to answer.
They host job fairs, etiquette dinners , and networking events all to prepare students to be professionals during their job searches, interviews, and careers. Don’t wait until you’re a senior to seek out the Career Center, but don’t forget how beneficial they can be when you are trying to find that first job after you graduate. Speaking from experience, writing that first resume with no professional experience to refer to is not the easiest thing!
If you are attending or planning to attend BHSU, you are more than likely on a quest to advance your career options, let The Career Center guide you through the many possibilities.
Meet with someone from The Career Center during a Campus Visit, Preview Day or New Student Registration.
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
Laura.Weber@bhsu.edu
Monday, March 21, 2011
Eat at the Hive? Yes PLEASE!
This week, the theme of the BHSU Admissions Blog is going to be "awesome services on campus" for lack of better words:). We have so many AWESOME services on campus for students, that we thought we should do a little blog bragging!
I am very pleased to take this opportunity to brag about one of the most awesome-est-est-est (yes, THAT awesome) services on campus, Dining Services! Yes, it is true that I may be biased because I love to eat good food, but who doesn't?
Back in the Fall of 2010, our Student Union debuted and included, among other things, a brand new dining facility that we have come to know as the "Hive." The Hive offers a wide, and I mean WIDE variety of food daily for students, faculty and staff, and community members alike. Guests are able to choose food options from a variety of delicious stations, which are named PAO, The Grille, Bravo, Market Place Entrees, Sweet Peppers Deli, Field of Greens, and of course, the Bakery. For a complete description of the amazing food choices at each of these stations, please visit the Dining Services page. The Hive is all you can eat, and never ceases to amaze me with all of its glorious dining options!
Students who attend a Preview Day actually get to eat at the Hive for free as part of the program! If that isn't enough of an incentive to attend Preview Day, I don't know what is! We have one more Preview Day date available on April 16, so sign up today at www.bhsu.edu/PreviewDay.
OK, OK, I am getting hungry just writing about the Hive. I better get going... dinner is served in one hour!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
605-394-3350
I am very pleased to take this opportunity to brag about one of the most awesome-est-est-est (yes, THAT awesome) services on campus, Dining Services! Yes, it is true that I may be biased because I love to eat good food, but who doesn't?
Back in the Fall of 2010, our Student Union debuted and included, among other things, a brand new dining facility that we have come to know as the "Hive." The Hive offers a wide, and I mean WIDE variety of food daily for students, faculty and staff, and community members alike. Guests are able to choose food options from a variety of delicious stations, which are named PAO, The Grille, Bravo, Market Place Entrees, Sweet Peppers Deli, Field of Greens, and of course, the Bakery. For a complete description of the amazing food choices at each of these stations, please visit the Dining Services page. The Hive is all you can eat, and never ceases to amaze me with all of its glorious dining options!
Students who attend a Preview Day actually get to eat at the Hive for free as part of the program! If that isn't enough of an incentive to attend Preview Day, I don't know what is! We have one more Preview Day date available on April 16, so sign up today at www.bhsu.edu/PreviewDay.
OK, OK, I am getting hungry just writing about the Hive. I better get going... dinner is served in one hour!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
605-394-3350
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Dual Enrollment… The Pros
Spring has sprung, the birds are chirping and summer is fast approaching! Spring time is the perfect time to apply for Dual Enrollment at Black Hills State!
As Emily explained in our last blog, Dual Enrollment is a great way to get your feet wet by taking college courses and making the transition from high school to college that much easier.
So what are the pros to being Dual Enrolled…?
The most obvious reason is getting a head start on college. By taking college courses such as Composition, Speech, College Algebra or any other general education requirement during high school, you save time in the long run and in turn that means you save money. You are essentially eliminating courses you will have to take in college and the sooner you are finished with your electives and general education courses, the sooner you can get started on the courses that are required for your major. That sounds great, right?
Another great reason for deciding to dual enroll is because it makes you more qualified for scholarships. Yes, that’s right… scholarships! For example, when universities see that you have taken four years of math (college level course included), they know you are serious about college and are ready to handle the class load of a college student. Colleges then feel good about awarding you money because they know you are ready.
The final reason our Dual Enrollment program at BHSU is a great idea – because it’s FUN! Not only can you take general education courses, you can also take fun electives that might introduce you to a new hobby such as rock climbing or perhaps a career that you have never considered.
If you are interested in applying for our program make sure to sign up soon! Remember space is limited in all of our courses, so the sooner you apply the better!
Visit our web site www.bhsu.edu/dualenrollment to find out more information today!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
605.642.6227
As Emily explained in our last blog, Dual Enrollment is a great way to get your feet wet by taking college courses and making the transition from high school to college that much easier.
So what are the pros to being Dual Enrolled…?
The most obvious reason is getting a head start on college. By taking college courses such as Composition, Speech, College Algebra or any other general education requirement during high school, you save time in the long run and in turn that means you save money. You are essentially eliminating courses you will have to take in college and the sooner you are finished with your electives and general education courses, the sooner you can get started on the courses that are required for your major. That sounds great, right?
Another great reason for deciding to dual enroll is because it makes you more qualified for scholarships. Yes, that’s right… scholarships! For example, when universities see that you have taken four years of math (college level course included), they know you are serious about college and are ready to handle the class load of a college student. Colleges then feel good about awarding you money because they know you are ready.
The final reason our Dual Enrollment program at BHSU is a great idea – because it’s FUN! Not only can you take general education courses, you can also take fun electives that might introduce you to a new hobby such as rock climbing or perhaps a career that you have never considered.
If you are interested in applying for our program make sure to sign up soon! Remember space is limited in all of our courses, so the sooner you apply the better!
Visit our web site www.bhsu.edu/dualenrollment to find out more information today!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
605.642.6227
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Dual Enrollment Vs. Advanced Placement (AP)
The first days of spring weather have hit campus! So basically everyone on campus is enjoying their days into the evenings and getting out into the sunshine! I hope all you seniors out there do not have senioritis too bad yet. We in the office have been talking about what seniors need to be doing lately, but now it is time to concentrate on another subject, Dual Enrollment!
Dual Enrollment is a program that is designed for high school students, particularly current sophomores and juniors, to get a jump start on their college career. You can take a college course at Black Hills State whether on the main campus, in Rapid City, or online; and earn college and possibly even high school credit for it.
Many high school students have the opportunity to participate in Advanced Placement (AP) classes as well, but there is a difference between Dual Enrollment and AP classes. AP classes are taught at your school by a teacher and in order to gain college credit, you must complete the class and then an exam at the end of the class. Then if you receive a high enough score on the AP exam, you are eligible to earn high school and college credit. Dual Enrollment courses are a little different. If you complete a Dual Enrollment class on the BHSU main campus, our Rapid City campus, or online, and if you pass it, you will earn college and possibly even high school credit. Almost all of the courses high school students take through the Dual Enrollment Program will transfer to other universities, so taking a Dual Enrollment class through Black Hills State is a great opportunity to get started early.
Visit with your guidance counselor or give me a call to learn how you can get started on your college classes at Black Hills State!
Emily Pier
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Emily.Pier@BHSU.edu
605.642.6067
Dual Enrollment is a program that is designed for high school students, particularly current sophomores and juniors, to get a jump start on their college career. You can take a college course at Black Hills State whether on the main campus, in Rapid City, or online; and earn college and possibly even high school credit for it.
Many high school students have the opportunity to participate in Advanced Placement (AP) classes as well, but there is a difference between Dual Enrollment and AP classes. AP classes are taught at your school by a teacher and in order to gain college credit, you must complete the class and then an exam at the end of the class. Then if you receive a high enough score on the AP exam, you are eligible to earn high school and college credit. Dual Enrollment courses are a little different. If you complete a Dual Enrollment class on the BHSU main campus, our Rapid City campus, or online, and if you pass it, you will earn college and possibly even high school credit. Almost all of the courses high school students take through the Dual Enrollment Program will transfer to other universities, so taking a Dual Enrollment class through Black Hills State is a great opportunity to get started early.
Visit with your guidance counselor or give me a call to learn how you can get started on your college classes at Black Hills State!
Emily Pier
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Emily.Pier@BHSU.edu
605.642.6067
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Choosing Classes, Meeting Classmates, and Becoming an Official Yellow Jacket
Art, English, a science course – probably biology, for sure College Algebra – before I forget everything I have learned about math, and room for one more course, oh the possibilities! Do I want to take my wellness course, or maybe I should do Fly Fishing and a World History course? I wonder what time of the day I will be able to have my classes. I want to be able to fit in some part time work and then of course I want to be sure to have enough time for studying and doing projects for class, oh, and don’t forget some free time to have a little fun!
These are the conversations that begin to fill the Jonas Computer Labs on the Black Hills State University Campus come New Student Registration. How exciting it is to be able to start to plan your own schedules and explore some new areas of interest when planning your Fall 2011 schedule. Students also get the opportunity to begin to meet their new classmates, receive their housing and roommate assignments, and receive your very own student ID card, or what we like to call the Buzz Card.
New incoming students that have been accepted to BHSU can sign up for New Student Registration (NSR) now! Head to the BHSU website at: www.BHSU.edu/NSR. There are 6 days available with 2 different sessions available each of those days. Find one that works best for your schedule and then you can join in on the conversations that I was talking about before. Parents or supporters are welcome to join you for this half day on campus to learn more about what your college experience will be like and how they can support you.
If you are still going through the application process, get in your necessary information now so we can start thinking about the next step and as always, if you have any questions, we in the Office of Admissions are ready to help.
Gotta run, I need to catch the Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball team’s game in the first round of the national tournament!
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
These are the conversations that begin to fill the Jonas Computer Labs on the Black Hills State University Campus come New Student Registration. How exciting it is to be able to start to plan your own schedules and explore some new areas of interest when planning your Fall 2011 schedule. Students also get the opportunity to begin to meet their new classmates, receive their housing and roommate assignments, and receive your very own student ID card, or what we like to call the Buzz Card.
New incoming students that have been accepted to BHSU can sign up for New Student Registration (NSR) now! Head to the BHSU website at: www.BHSU.edu/NSR. There are 6 days available with 2 different sessions available each of those days. Find one that works best for your schedule and then you can join in on the conversations that I was talking about before. Parents or supporters are welcome to join you for this half day on campus to learn more about what your college experience will be like and how they can support you.
If you are still going through the application process, get in your necessary information now so we can start thinking about the next step and as always, if you have any questions, we in the Office of Admissions are ready to help.
Gotta run, I need to catch the Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball team’s game in the first round of the national tournament!
Go Yellow Jackets!!
Laura Weber
Assistant Director of Admissions
Black Hills State University
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Student Registration
Greetings from the Office of Admissions at BHSU! I hope all of you high school seniors are preparing for college next fall and enjoying the last of your senior year.
We have visited with a number of excited parents and students who are looking forward to taking the next step . While it still may seem that next fall is a long way off, preparations for fall classes are well underway. If you are an accepted student, you will need to sign up for New Student Registration in order to register for classes. This is a required program and there are already students signed up for almost all of the available dates. You are able to sign up online at www.bhsu.edu/nsr or by calling the Office of Admissions at 605-642-6343.
Keep in mind that signing up for New Student Registration does not commit you to a school, it only reserves your place for that day. So especially if you are going to be working or busy this summer, it is a good idea to sign up now so you can get into a session that works for you. And as always, remember to call or email us with any questions about New Student Registration. Go Jackets!
Emily Pier
Admissions Counselor
Black Hills State University
605-642-6067
Emily.Pier@bhsu.edu
We have visited with a number of excited parents and students who are looking forward to taking the next step . While it still may seem that next fall is a long way off, preparations for fall classes are well underway. If you are an accepted student, you will need to sign up for New Student Registration in order to register for classes. This is a required program and there are already students signed up for almost all of the available dates. You are able to sign up online at www.bhsu.edu/nsr or by calling the Office of Admissions at 605-642-6343.
Keep in mind that signing up for New Student Registration does not commit you to a school, it only reserves your place for that day. So especially if you are going to be working or busy this summer, it is a good idea to sign up now so you can get into a session that works for you. And as always, remember to call or email us with any questions about New Student Registration. Go Jackets!
Emily Pier
Admissions Counselor
Black Hills State University
605-642-6067
Emily.Pier@bhsu.edu
Friday, March 4, 2011
Finances for College- Where to Begin?!?
Hello again, Prospective Students! For those of you who are new to this blog or maybe just forgot me over the holidays, my name is Kyle. I am a Senior here at Black Hills State University and I am majoring in Speech Communication with a Minor in Military Science. What I do with this blog, is provide tips and tricks to prospective students on how to become a student here at our University.
Life has really been picking up speed for me, being that this is my last semester in college. Real life is staring me in the face and I have to tell you that it’s really exciting! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I swear to you it’s not a train. However, I am not here to speak to you about the end of the road, I’m here to help you get into the car and start driving. Unless your last name is Trump, most of you will be frantically trying to line up the finances to make this college-thing work.
There are a variety of reasons why you may want to pursue additional sources of Financial Aid to help pay for college . Some of you can fork over the bill, but if don’t HAVE to pay for ALL of it out of YOUR pocket, you might as well see what’s out there. Federal aid, loans, grants, scholarships, and whatever else you can find can really help lessen the sting and give you more time to concentrate on the important stuff, like showing up and being successful.
The first step you want to take is to fill out the FAFSA. As soon as you and your parents or guardians are done doing your 2010 taxes, you want to fill out the FAFSA, www.fafsa.ed.gov to see what kind of federal money you qualify for. There are grants, unsubsidized loans, subsidized loans, federal work-study, and a myriad of other programs that I don’t even know the names for. You may qualify for some or all of these programs. You don’t know until you take the 30 minutes to fill out the form. It’s free to submit. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain by filling out a FAFSA.
Step Two is to go to our website and complete our scholarship form. BHSU is currently awarding scholarships so putting your name in the pot sooner rather than later can have huge rewards. There are two reasons why scholarships are so great: 1) The form is a single page and submits you for ALL our scholarships with the exception of Music and Athletic scholarships, so it’s quick and easy. 2) You don’t pay scholarships back. This is money set aside for students just like you to reward you for your past achievements and current aspirations. You worked hard through high school to earn this, but unless you fill out the form, you will never know if you would have qualified.
After you’ve completed the above, you will want to see what kind of outside scholarships you can qualify for. Outside scholarships are offered by many organizations and can be located through a variety of websites. One good place to check is our scholarship website: www.bhsu.edu/scholarships. Not only does this site provide you with our scholarship application and explanations on many of the scholarships we offer, there is a link that says, “outside scholarships,” that will show you a huge array of other programs that may help you pay for school.
This is only a quick snapshot of what’s available. Go online or even ask your friends what they found. Financial Aid is a good thing and you shouldn’t be embarrassed to call and ask what scholarships and programs are available to help fund your education. You may or may not qualify for some of these programs but I can tell you this: The only scholarship you will definitely not receive is the one you don’t apply for. Good luck, and happy hunting!
Kyle Wade
BHSU Senior, Student Blogger
Kyle.Wade@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu
Life has really been picking up speed for me, being that this is my last semester in college. Real life is staring me in the face and I have to tell you that it’s really exciting! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I swear to you it’s not a train. However, I am not here to speak to you about the end of the road, I’m here to help you get into the car and start driving. Unless your last name is Trump, most of you will be frantically trying to line up the finances to make this college-thing work.
There are a variety of reasons why you may want to pursue additional sources of Financial Aid to help pay for college . Some of you can fork over the bill, but if don’t HAVE to pay for ALL of it out of YOUR pocket, you might as well see what’s out there. Federal aid, loans, grants, scholarships, and whatever else you can find can really help lessen the sting and give you more time to concentrate on the important stuff, like showing up and being successful.
The first step you want to take is to fill out the FAFSA. As soon as you and your parents or guardians are done doing your 2010 taxes, you want to fill out the FAFSA, www.fafsa.ed.gov to see what kind of federal money you qualify for. There are grants, unsubsidized loans, subsidized loans, federal work-study, and a myriad of other programs that I don’t even know the names for. You may qualify for some or all of these programs. You don’t know until you take the 30 minutes to fill out the form. It’s free to submit. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain by filling out a FAFSA.
Step Two is to go to our website and complete our scholarship form. BHSU is currently awarding scholarships so putting your name in the pot sooner rather than later can have huge rewards. There are two reasons why scholarships are so great: 1) The form is a single page and submits you for ALL our scholarships with the exception of Music and Athletic scholarships, so it’s quick and easy. 2) You don’t pay scholarships back. This is money set aside for students just like you to reward you for your past achievements and current aspirations. You worked hard through high school to earn this, but unless you fill out the form, you will never know if you would have qualified.
After you’ve completed the above, you will want to see what kind of outside scholarships you can qualify for. Outside scholarships are offered by many organizations and can be located through a variety of websites. One good place to check is our scholarship website: www.bhsu.edu/scholarships. Not only does this site provide you with our scholarship application and explanations on many of the scholarships we offer, there is a link that says, “outside scholarships,” that will show you a huge array of other programs that may help you pay for school.
This is only a quick snapshot of what’s available. Go online or even ask your friends what they found. Financial Aid is a good thing and you shouldn’t be embarrassed to call and ask what scholarships and programs are available to help fund your education. You may or may not qualify for some of these programs but I can tell you this: The only scholarship you will definitely not receive is the one you don’t apply for. Good luck, and happy hunting!
Kyle Wade
BHSU Senior, Student Blogger
Kyle.Wade@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
FAFSA…. It’s not too late!
By now you’ve all at least heard of the acronym so commonly associated with going to college and perhaps you have even taken the time to submit your FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Though the priority date was yesterday March 1st, do not fret friends because it’s certainly not too late to go online and submit your FAFSA application!
FAFSA, the federal government’s program for student aid, is a great way to help pay for college.
How it works – the government bases not only your income, but also the income of your parents or your legal guardian; as well as your household size, and compares that to what it takes to pay for college and through a moderately complex formula, they determine how much a student and a student’s family can contribute to the cost of college. The amount remaining is essentially the amount the federal government is willing to lend you in the form of a loan, and/or give to you in the form of a grant in order for you to successfully complete your higher education and obtain a degree.
Now the money you are given through FAFSA does not only come in the form of loans, but there are also scholarships and grants that students are eligible to earn. This money is FREE money and will never have to be paid back! That’s great, right? Not to mention, the loans that students receive through the FAFSA program have very low interest rates; therefore the payments you will make after college are much easier to handle.
Before you sit down with your parents to begin the application process on the FAFSA web site www.fafsa.gov, make sure you have all of your 2010 tax information. This is the key to successfully filling out your FAFSA application and making this as easy as possible! Simply log on to the web site and follow the simple application process. Don’t forget to include Black Hills State University’s code – 003459 on your application. This will ensure that your information is sent directly to us!
Remember, even if you think you won’t be eligible for any aid it’s ridiculous not to try and the application is free! There are tons of different scholarships and grants out there for interested students so it’s definitely worth checking it out!
Anne DickmanBHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@bhsu.edu
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
New Student Registration
Hello everyone! I apologize for our hiatus from the blog! It has been a very busy start to 2011 here in the Office of Admissions. We have been hard at work accepting some amazing future Yellow Jackets for admission to BHSU, sending out housing contracts, reviewing scholarship applications, visiting with students on campus, and preparing for New Student Registration just to name a few.
Speaking of New Student Registration (NSR), all accepted freshman students for the Fall of 2011 should be receiving their NSR invites in the mail this week! The NSR online registration form is now open and available to make reservations so if you are an accepted fall 2011 student reserve your NSR session spot today! You can also give our office a call to make your reservation at 605-642-6343. New Student Registration (NSR) is a required program intended to provide you with the best opportunities in your first year at BHSU. At NSR, you will register for classes, meet faculty & staff, establish relationships with current students, and begin the transformation to college! NSR sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday, June 3- 8:00 am
Friday, June 3- 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 16- 8:00 am
Thursday, June 16- 1:00 pm
Friday, June 17- 8:00 am
Friday, June 17- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 8- 8:00 am
Friday, July 8- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 22- 8:00 am
Friday, July 22- 1:00 pm
These sessions will fill up quickly, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you this summer at NSR!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
Speaking of New Student Registration (NSR), all accepted freshman students for the Fall of 2011 should be receiving their NSR invites in the mail this week! The NSR online registration form is now open and available to make reservations so if you are an accepted fall 2011 student reserve your NSR session spot today! You can also give our office a call to make your reservation at 605-642-6343. New Student Registration (NSR) is a required program intended to provide you with the best opportunities in your first year at BHSU. At NSR, you will register for classes, meet faculty & staff, establish relationships with current students, and begin the transformation to college! NSR sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday, June 3- 8:00 am
Friday, June 3- 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 16- 8:00 am
Thursday, June 16- 1:00 pm
Friday, June 17- 8:00 am
Friday, June 17- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 8- 8:00 am
Friday, July 8- 1:00 pm
Friday, July 22- 8:00 am
Friday, July 22- 1:00 pm
These sessions will fill up quickly, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you this summer at NSR!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@BHSU.edu
Monday, January 24, 2011
Paying for College 101
Perhaps some of the most popular questions we are asked as Admissions Counselors are concerns with tuition costs and how to pay for college. As many of us counselors have been through the process ourselves, we know how important the answers to these questions are, and that’s why we strive to make sure to make our scholarship and financial aid process as simple as possible.
If you have not checked out our scholarships application yet, you need to be aware that our priority date is February 1st and fast approaching! Do not worry, you still have time to get the application filled out and submitted to us this week. It’s simple. Click on our Pay for College link and click on Scholarships. Here you will find information on all of our foundation scholarships.
Make sure you pay attention to the outside scholarships that are posted on this web page as well. These scholarships have a separate application and change periodically based on information that is submitted to the university.
Not seeing anything that looks helpful or interesting to you? I recommend checking out www.FastWeb.com for even MORE information on scholarships.
Along with scholarships, FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be the biggest help when it comes to paying for college. Take a minute with your parent or legal guardian and make sure you have all of your necessary 2010 tax information collected and that you have created your login and pin information. The BHSU FAFSA priority date is March 1st, so the sooner you can submit your information, the better your chances are for collecting grants, scholarships and other financial assistance that may never have to be paid back. If you have questions with this process, please never hesitate to give our office a call at 605-642-6343!
So… remember to get that information submitted soon! Scholarship deadline is February 1st!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
If you have not checked out our scholarships application yet, you need to be aware that our priority date is February 1st and fast approaching! Do not worry, you still have time to get the application filled out and submitted to us this week. It’s simple. Click on our Pay for College link and click on Scholarships. Here you will find information on all of our foundation scholarships.
Make sure you pay attention to the outside scholarships that are posted on this web page as well. These scholarships have a separate application and change periodically based on information that is submitted to the university.
Not seeing anything that looks helpful or interesting to you? I recommend checking out www.FastWeb.com for even MORE information on scholarships.
Along with scholarships, FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be the biggest help when it comes to paying for college. Take a minute with your parent or legal guardian and make sure you have all of your necessary 2010 tax information collected and that you have created your login and pin information. The BHSU FAFSA priority date is March 1st, so the sooner you can submit your information, the better your chances are for collecting grants, scholarships and other financial assistance that may never have to be paid back. If you have questions with this process, please never hesitate to give our office a call at 605-642-6343!
So… remember to get that information submitted soon! Scholarship deadline is February 1st!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Friday, January 14, 2011
Overview of BHSU Residence Halls
It's that time of year again, as housing contracts are being sent out today and into early next week to Fall 2011 admitted students! You have all been waiting... and now the time is finally here! If you are currently an admitted student, you will be receiving your housing contract sometime next week. If you do become an admitted student in the future, you will receive your housing contract at that time.
A popular question that the Office of Admissions often gets asked is, "What residence hall is the best?" or "What residence hall should I live in?" These are both very hard questions to answer, as all of the five residence halls have a little different "flair" to them, and different people like different things. Therefore, I am going to try all give you all an overview of each of the five residence halls in this blog. After you read it, I hope you will have a better understanding of which residence hall is best for you!
1) Heidepriem Hall: Heidepriem Hall, or "Heide" as it is commonly known, is the largest residence hall on the BHSU campus with availability for 154 residents. Heide holds many amenities such as the cooking area on the second floor, and the TV lounge and ping-pong table on the first floor. Both places are perfect for spending time with friends. Heide is comprised of 2 male wings and 4 female wings, all of which conveniently house their own washer and dryers. Living in Heide will also give you easy access to the Disc Golf course, the large campus green, and beautiful scenery. Whatever your interests are, there is a place for you in Heide.
The furniture measurements for each room in Heide Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
2) Thomas Hall, or "T-Hall" as it is commonly known as, is one of the larger residence halls on campus with capacity for 152 residents. Thomas Hall is a great hall that can make any student feel comfortable because of the large recreation lounge, study lounge, and TV/movie lounge. Like in Heide Hall, a Thomas Hall residence room comes equipped with two 3 drawer dressers, two closets with overhead storage, a sink, two extra long twin beds, a long shared desk, and two wooden desk chairs.
The furniture measurements for each room in T-Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
3) According to its residents, Pangburn Hall is one of BHSU's best kept secrets. This hall is comprised of only 78 residents and provides a great mix of both first year and upper-class students. The centralized location of Pangburn Hall can’t be beat as it is located directly across the street from the library, the Student Union, and classroom buildings. Pangburn Hall is dedicated to a great residential experience academically, socially, and personally. Pangburn's newly renovated study lounge is the perfect quiet space for studying. Pangburn also has a large main lobby with a big screen TV and plenty of seating to hang out and have fun. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Walk in closet with overhead storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Pangburn are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Walk in Closet w/ Over-Head Storage- 64" x 56"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
4) Wenona Cook, or “Dub-C” as it is commonly referred to, is BHSU’s oldest residence hall. Named after the wife of BHSU's first President, Wenona Cook personifies the historic beauty of our campus. Residents of Wenona Cook enjoy a very close proximity to Lyle Hare Stadium and many other great areas on the BHSU campus. Dub-C has undergone extensive renovations over the past few years to improve the bathrooms, carpet, and lounge area. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Wardrobe with overhead storage (one for each resident)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Wardrobe- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
5) Humbert Hall, which is conveniently located across the street from the Student Union, is a close-knit community building, housing 80+ students. Laundry services are provided on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor houses a kitchen combined with a TV/Movie lounge area. The Residence Life Office is also located on the first floor, with a separate outside entrance. All rooms contain:
3 Drawer Dresser (one for each resident)
Closet w/ Overhead Storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Shared closet
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
Campus Apartments are also available to students who are 19 years or age or older, or who are at sophomore status. All of the residence halls, as well as the campus apartments, are equipped with wireless Internet!
I hope that these descriptions have helped you narrow down which halls would be the best fit for you. To have the best chance at your #1 pick for a residence hall, return your completed housing contract ASAP along with your $100 housing deposit.
Questions? As always, we are available to help! Contact the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or at admissions@bhsu.edu.
Have a GREAT weekend! Go Jackets!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
A popular question that the Office of Admissions often gets asked is, "What residence hall is the best?" or "What residence hall should I live in?" These are both very hard questions to answer, as all of the five residence halls have a little different "flair" to them, and different people like different things. Therefore, I am going to try all give you all an overview of each of the five residence halls in this blog. After you read it, I hope you will have a better understanding of which residence hall is best for you!
1) Heidepriem Hall: Heidepriem Hall, or "Heide" as it is commonly known, is the largest residence hall on the BHSU campus with availability for 154 residents. Heide holds many amenities such as the cooking area on the second floor, and the TV lounge and ping-pong table on the first floor. Both places are perfect for spending time with friends. Heide is comprised of 2 male wings and 4 female wings, all of which conveniently house their own washer and dryers. Living in Heide will also give you easy access to the Disc Golf course, the large campus green, and beautiful scenery. Whatever your interests are, there is a place for you in Heide.
The furniture measurements for each room in Heide Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
2) Thomas Hall, or "T-Hall" as it is commonly known as, is one of the larger residence halls on campus with capacity for 152 residents. Thomas Hall is a great hall that can make any student feel comfortable because of the large recreation lounge, study lounge, and TV/movie lounge. Like in Heide Hall, a Thomas Hall residence room comes equipped with two 3 drawer dressers, two closets with overhead storage, a sink, two extra long twin beds, a long shared desk, and two wooden desk chairs.
The furniture measurements for each room in T-Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
3) According to its residents, Pangburn Hall is one of BHSU's best kept secrets. This hall is comprised of only 78 residents and provides a great mix of both first year and upper-class students. The centralized location of Pangburn Hall can’t be beat as it is located directly across the street from the library, the Student Union, and classroom buildings. Pangburn Hall is dedicated to a great residential experience academically, socially, and personally. Pangburn's newly renovated study lounge is the perfect quiet space for studying. Pangburn also has a large main lobby with a big screen TV and plenty of seating to hang out and have fun. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Walk in closet with overhead storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Pangburn are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Walk in Closet w/ Over-Head Storage- 64" x 56"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
4) Wenona Cook, or “Dub-C” as it is commonly referred to, is BHSU’s oldest residence hall. Named after the wife of BHSU's first President, Wenona Cook personifies the historic beauty of our campus. Residents of Wenona Cook enjoy a very close proximity to Lyle Hare Stadium and many other great areas on the BHSU campus. Dub-C has undergone extensive renovations over the past few years to improve the bathrooms, carpet, and lounge area. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Wardrobe with overhead storage (one for each resident)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Wardrobe- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
5) Humbert Hall, which is conveniently located across the street from the Student Union, is a close-knit community building, housing 80+ students. Laundry services are provided on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor houses a kitchen combined with a TV/Movie lounge area. The Residence Life Office is also located on the first floor, with a separate outside entrance. All rooms contain:
3 Drawer Dresser (one for each resident)
Closet w/ Overhead Storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Shared closet
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"
Campus Apartments are also available to students who are 19 years or age or older, or who are at sophomore status. All of the residence halls, as well as the campus apartments, are equipped with wireless Internet!
I hope that these descriptions have helped you narrow down which halls would be the best fit for you. To have the best chance at your #1 pick for a residence hall, return your completed housing contract ASAP along with your $100 housing deposit.
Questions? As always, we are available to help! Contact the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or at admissions@bhsu.edu.
Have a GREAT weekend! Go Jackets!
Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Residence Life Livin’ at Black Hills State
Perhaps one of the biggest transitions to college life is your living situation. Come fall, you will all be saying goodbye to your bedroom and trading it in for a residence hall room. Though saying goodbye to your home can be a difficult task, the excitement and new friends that await you in your residence hall is well worth the adjustment. I promise!
Here at Black Hills State we have five residence halls, as well as apartment housing for students who are 19 years old or are in their second year of college. All of our residence halls are equipped with WiFi, flat screen TVs in the lobby areas, kitchenettes on some floors, mailboxes and all the essentials that make living away from home a little easier. Oh and did I mention the parking? Yes, all of our residence halls offer plenty of parking spaces for your convenience!
For all of you students who have already applied and have been accepted to the university, the admissions team will be sending out housing contracts very soon. As soon as you receive your contract in the mail, make sure to fill it out and send it back to us with your deposit ASAP. The sooner you hand in your housing contract, the sooner we will be able to assign you to your dream dorm room!
Take some time to read more about our dorms online or even take a virtual tour of campus and check out all we have to offer!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Here at Black Hills State we have five residence halls, as well as apartment housing for students who are 19 years old or are in their second year of college. All of our residence halls are equipped with WiFi, flat screen TVs in the lobby areas, kitchenettes on some floors, mailboxes and all the essentials that make living away from home a little easier. Oh and did I mention the parking? Yes, all of our residence halls offer plenty of parking spaces for your convenience!
For all of you students who have already applied and have been accepted to the university, the admissions team will be sending out housing contracts very soon. As soon as you receive your contract in the mail, make sure to fill it out and send it back to us with your deposit ASAP. The sooner you hand in your housing contract, the sooner we will be able to assign you to your dream dorm room!
Take some time to read more about our dorms online or even take a virtual tour of campus and check out all we have to offer!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Monday, January 3, 2011
And the Countdown Begins…
What countdown am I speaking of you ask?
Well, if you’re currently a high school senior, you are most likely counting down the days until your last official day of high school. If you’re a transfer student, you might be counting down the days of your final semester at your current college, either way we are all beginning a new semester and in five short months (give or take) life is going to change dramatically, especially for all of you high school seniors. I know five months seems like a long time; however it will be here before we know it so get going on the important decisions you need to make NOW!
In order to help you with your college decisions, this week the BHSU Admissions team will be sounding a lot like your high school guidance counselor or perhaps your college academic advisor by encouraging you to start thinking about what happens next. We will be asking some important questions and providing you with the answers to make your application process simpler.
Simple is good, right? Here at BHSU we like to think so, that’s why we make our application process super easy!
So here we go with our first big question of the week…
How do I apply for admission at Black Hills State University?
Simple. I have one word for you, website! BHSU has a wonderful website and we like to think it’s a pretty user friendly one at that! In order to fill out your application, start by visiting www.bhsu.edu/admissions. Here you will find all of the information you need to begin the application process.
When it comes to filling out the actual application, you are welcome to submit the application online by filling it out here or you can simply print & mail your application by clicking here. Please note that we will need your $20.00 processing fee submitted with your application in order to process your application. Also, make sure you are filling out the appropriate application. If you are a high school senior, you will want to fill out the Freshman application. If you are transferring from another university or college, please click on the Transfer application. Don’t forget to send us your high school and/or college transcripts as well!
Well that was easy and we know you will think so too… so what are you waiting for? Get out there and fill out your application today and remember to stay tuned for more helpful Q&A!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
Well, if you’re currently a high school senior, you are most likely counting down the days until your last official day of high school. If you’re a transfer student, you might be counting down the days of your final semester at your current college, either way we are all beginning a new semester and in five short months (give or take) life is going to change dramatically, especially for all of you high school seniors. I know five months seems like a long time; however it will be here before we know it so get going on the important decisions you need to make NOW!
In order to help you with your college decisions, this week the BHSU Admissions team will be sounding a lot like your high school guidance counselor or perhaps your college academic advisor by encouraging you to start thinking about what happens next. We will be asking some important questions and providing you with the answers to make your application process simpler.
Simple is good, right? Here at BHSU we like to think so, that’s why we make our application process super easy!
So here we go with our first big question of the week…
How do I apply for admission at Black Hills State University?
Simple. I have one word for you, website! BHSU has a wonderful website and we like to think it’s a pretty user friendly one at that! In order to fill out your application, start by visiting www.bhsu.edu/admissions. Here you will find all of the information you need to begin the application process.
When it comes to filling out the actual application, you are welcome to submit the application online by filling it out here or you can simply print & mail your application by clicking here. Please note that we will need your $20.00 processing fee submitted with your application in order to process your application. Also, make sure you are filling out the appropriate application. If you are a high school senior, you will want to fill out the Freshman application. If you are transferring from another university or college, please click on the Transfer application. Don’t forget to send us your high school and/or college transcripts as well!
Well that was easy and we know you will think so too… so what are you waiting for? Get out there and fill out your application today and remember to stay tuned for more helpful Q&A!
Anne Dickman
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Anne.Dickman@BHSU.edu
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