Green & Gold Days

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Green & Gold Days Overview

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Welcome to BHSU's Green and Gold Days, where your college journey officially begins! This signature welcome week immerses you in the vibrant campus community while preparing you for academic success.

Join fellow incoming students for engaging orientation sessions, meet with academic advisors, and connect with campus resources designed to support your educational journey. Enjoy thoughtfully planned social events that showcase both our beautiful campus and the charming Spearfish community.

Green and Gold Days offers the perfect balance of essential university preparation and memorable experiences that will launch your college career at Black Hills State University.

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Green & Gold Days 2026 Schedule

Move-In Weekend (August 21–23, 2026)

Date Time Activity Location
Friday, August 21
(Move-In Day)		 8:00am–3:00pm Check-In Jonas Hall Parking Lot / Residence Halls
11:00am–1:30pm Lunch The Hive, Student Union
1:00pm–3:00pm Center for American Indian Studies (CAIS) Preview Open House Jonas 101
4:00pm–5:00pm President’s Welcome Woodburn Theater
5:00pm–6:30pm Dinner The Hive or on your own
6:00pm–7:45pm Downtown Friday Nights (trolley provided, last pickup 7:45pm) Spearfish Main Street
8:00pm–9:00pm Mandatory Hall Meetings Individual Floors / Halls
9:00pm–10:00pm Late Night Residence Hall S’mores TBD
Saturday, August 22 8:00am–11:00am New TRIO Scholars Orientation Jonas 305
9:30am–11:30am Campus Scavenger Hunt TBD
11:00am–1:00pm Brunch The Hive, Student Union
1:00pm–3:00pm CAIS Scholars Orientation Jonas 305
1:00pm–3:00pm BHSU Service Saturday & Spearfish Tours TBD
5:00pm–6:30pm Dinner The Hive, Student Union
8:00pm–10:30pm Glow-in-the-Dark Paint & Foam Dance Campus Green
10:00pm Pizza Party Campus Green
Sunday, August 23 11:00am–1:00pm Brunch The Hive
1:00pm–4:15pm Mandatory Orientation Sessions Jacket Legacy Room, Student Union
4:15pm Find Your Classrooms TBD
5:00pm–6:30pm Alumni Association Sponsored Campus BBQ Campus Green

Green & Gold (August 24 – September 5, 2026)

Date Time Activity Location
Monday, August 24 11:00am Plant Bingo The Hive
7:30pm First Day Pool Party Spearfish Rec Center
Tuesday, August 25 8:00am Ice Cream Breakfast Campus Green
6:00pm Healthy Relationships & Dating Jacket Legacy Room
7:30pm Country Dance Night Newman Center
Wednesday, August 26 11:00am Student Organization Fair Campus Green
5:00pm Freedom Game Night: Trivia & Game Shows Crow Peak Conference Room
6:00pm Bingo Club Buzz
Thursday, August 27 10:00am–1:00pm On-Campus & Part-Time Job Fair Jacket Legacy Room
11:00am Italian Soda Social Campus Green
3:00pm Library Scavenger Hunt Library
5:00pm Slip-N-Slide Behind Young Center
7:00pm Grocery Bag Bingo Club Buzz
Friday, August 28 7:00pm Bonfire Newman Center
Saturday, August 29 8:00pm Movie Night on the Field Football Field
Sunday, August 30 10:30am Hike to the H Meet at Student Union
Monday, August 31 3:00pm Cornhole Tournament Campus Green
Tuesday, September 1 11:00am–1:00pm College of Education Welcome Back Jonas
5:30pm History Buffers Trivia Night Crow Peak Conference Room
Wednesday, September 2 5:00pm Make a Door Decoration (with Cheer) Student Union Lobby
Thursday, September 3 5:30pm Murder Mystery Life Science
Friday, September 4 6:00pm Inflatables and More Campus Green
Saturday, September 5 1:00pm Home Opener Football vs Dakota State Lyle Hare Stadium