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.
Helpful Forms and documents:
*ALL SANCTIONS ARE SITUATION-SPECIFIC. STANDARD SANCTIONS ARE CHANGED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Alcohol 1ST Offence
Alcohol 2nd Offence
Alcohol 3rd Offence
Explanations and Definitions
*ALL SANCTIONS ARE SITUATION-SPECIFIC. STANDARD SANCTIONS ARE CHANGED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marijuana & Other Drugs 1st Offence
Marijuana & Other Drugs 2nd Offence
Marijuana & Other Drugs 3rd Offence
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:
Fire Safety Minor Violation, 2nd Offence
Fire Safety Minor Violation, 3rd Offence
FIRE SAFETY MAJOR VIOLATIONS: BHSU does not allow any of the following behavior inside the residence halls of campus apartments:
Fire Safety Major Violation, 1st Offence
Fire Safety Major Violation, 2nd Offence
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 2nd Offence
Smoking/Vaping 3rd Offence
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)