Admissions

Make sure you stay on task. No matter what the circumstances your in, there will always be a way to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your the only one who can make an amazing future for yourself, it all depends on how bad you want it and are you ready to put in the hard work it will take for it. I assure you, the outcomes will be far greater than what you dreamed if you never give up.

Go into your classes with an open mind, and actually go to class!
Give yourself time to adjust to the environment and ways of college.
Be positive!

Choose a degree that fits your personality. If you love what you are learning then your more able to learn effectivly.

The Professor's are all very open and want you to go in and see them, so do it! Another thing join student organizations that you are interested in to get involved.

Know what you are getting yourself into. College is so different from living at home and from high school. Be smart about money, that will save you so much stress and time.

Getting involved on campus is the easiest thing to do. Students here are super friendly and the campus is just the right size; not too big, and not too small. Make sure you have a backup plan when going home as the roads in the winter can get kind of iffy

If you want a smaller campus, BHSU is a good place to get a quality education without being overwhelmed by the size of a bigger school. The dorms and classroom buildings are within a reasonable distance of each other. You don't need a car at all. As far as classes go, for you freshmen, if you are not sure if you are going to finish your college cirriculum within the SD system, don't register for the wellness class. Many out of state schools don't require it and if you transfer, that's a few hundred dollars spent on a class you won't need.

Great faculty and students, as well as a wonderful community to be in and around. It is beautiful here and a great place for adventure.

Get to know people in each of the offices on campus. They are usually nice and give you a different perspective on campus life. If you have a problem, bring it up - they may be able to fix it or help you get a better idea of why that rule exists. Always ask if you have a question. Most teachers and staff are happy to answer.