Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Black Hills State University students' favorite campus traditions are Swarm Days and Geek Speak.

Black Hills State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Black Hills State University.

Black Hills State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Black Hills State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Black Hills State University Athletics

At Black Hills State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Black Hills State University:

Safety at Black Hills State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Black Hills State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

Black Hills State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Black Hills State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Black Hills State University, take Interstate 90 (I-90 east- and west-bound) to Spearfish, SD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Rapid City Regional airport.

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