Black Hills State University's Spearfish campus, nestled near Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and Spearfish Canyon, includes Wenona Cook Hall, its oldest residence hall since 1899, named for the founder of the university's first Art Department, alongside newer options like Bordeaux Hall in the West Complex.
Enrollment
3,198
Total Students
Freshman Class
800
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
95%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Contact the Office of Residence Life in Woodburn Hall 124 with any move-in questions. A $100 housing deposit and a signed housing application and agreement are required before move-in. This specific date should be confirmed directly with BHSU Residence Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 20 - August 21, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Wenona Cook Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Thomas Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Black Hills State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
March 1 - August 19, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$9,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Black Hills State University.
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