Welcome to the new academic year at Black Hills State University. Whether you are a new student or a returning student, the faculty and staff at BHSU look forward to partnering with you on your academic journey.
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*ALL SANCTIONS ARE SITUATION-SPECIFIC. STANDARD SANCTIONS ARE CHANGED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
First Violation | Second Violation | Third Violation |
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Explanations and Definitions
*ALL SANCTIONS ARE SITUATION-SPECIFIC. STANDARD SANCTIONS ARE CHANGED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Violation | Second Violation | Third Violation |
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Explanations and Definitions
*ALL SANCTIONS ARE SITUATION-SPECIFIC. STANDARD SANCTIONS ARE CHANGED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
BHSU is committed to the safety of all on-campus residents; and as such takes fire safety precautions very seriously. BHSU divides fire safety violations into minor and major violations. Please see below for possible violations and the accompanying sanctions.
Fire safety minor violations: BHSU does not allow any of the following inside the residence halls of campus apartments:
First Offence, Minor Violation | Second Officence, Minor Violation | Third Offence, Minor Violation |
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FIRE SAFETY MAJOR VIOLATIONS: BHSU does not allow any of the following behavior inside the residence halls of campus apartments:
First Offence, Major Violation | Second Offence, Major Violation |
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Note: Major violations dealing with fire safety or fire safety equipment regularly entail law enforcement or other public officials. Several of the behaviors listed above could carry severe criminal charges and prosecution.
BHSU CONSIDERS THE USE OF VAPE PENS, E-CIGARETTES, AND OTHER SUCH DEVICES AS SMOKING. USING ANY OF THESE DEVICES IN A CAMPUS BUILDING FALLS UNDER THIS POLICY. THE USE OF EITHER IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THE RESIDENCE HALLS AND CAMPUS APARTMENTS.
Smoking/Vaping, First Offence | Smoking/Vaping, Second Offence | Smoking/Vaping, Third Offence |
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BELOW IS A PARTIAL LIST OF ACTIONS, BEHAVIORS, AND ITEMS THAT ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE RESIDENCE HALLS, APARTMENTS, AND ACADEMIC BUILDINGS AT BHSU. (SEE THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS OF LIVING FOR DETAILS)