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Earn your Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Graphic Design, American Indian Studies, Entrepreneurial Studies and much more. View Majors

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Get your MBA, Secondary Education, or Integrative Genomics among others. View Degrees

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With 80+ clubs & organizations, BHSU is the place for those who want to be a part of it all. More...

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Sustainability

At BHSU, sustainability is part of our culture and part of what defines us. More...

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Research

BHSU researchers have a real-world impact. More...

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Underground Lab at Sanford

BHSU's Underground Classroom lab provides a valuable research environment. More...

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

Expand your world and experience other cultures. More...

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During our Preview Day campus visit event, you will meet current BHSU students, faculty and staff, tour campus, and learn about our academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid options, and scholarship opportunities.

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Campus tours are offered at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Appointments with an Admissions Counselor, Financial Aid Representative, and other areas of interest can be scheduled around your tour time.


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Photo of the Prairie Poetics Exhibition

BHSU RUDDELL GALLERY SHOWCASES PRAIRIE POETICS EXHIBITION

The Ruddell Gallery at BHSU recently welcomed a new exhibition, “Prairie Poetics,” which explores themes of memory, grief, and connection. The works by BHSU alums and artists Anne Skaug and Katie Beatta Hovden Wolff will remain on display from Mar. 3 until Apr. 18, with a reception on Mar. 20 at 5 p.m. More...
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BHSU’S PONDER MAGAZINE AND STUDENTS BIG WINNERS AT AAF BLACK HILLS ADDY AWARDS

Black Hills State University students and staff received 22 Gold and Silver ADDYs at the 2025 American Advertising Federation Black Hills (AAF Black Hills) American Advertising Awards Gala Feb. 28, 2025. Among the winners, the BHSU student editorial team of PONDER Magazine took home top honors, with their second issue named “Best of Show,” the highest accolade a student entry can receive. More...