Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- AISES
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society, a group supporting Native students in STEM fields.
B
- BHSU
- Black Hills State University.
- Bordeaux
- Bordeaux Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
- Burning of the BH
- A signature homecoming tradition where a large wooden 'BH' is set on fire during a pep rally.
- Buzz Shack
- The campus coffee shop located in the Student Union that serves Starbucks beverages.
- Buzz's
- Buzz's Coffee Shop, a popular student cafe located within the E.Y. Berry Library.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus-wide entertainment and events.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center.
- Einsteins
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location in the Student Union.
G
- Green & Gold Days
- The multi-day orientation program held for incoming freshmen before the fall semester begins.
H
- Heide
- Common shorthand for Heidepriem Hall, the university's largest co-ed residence hall.
- Heidie
- Heidpriem Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for first-year students.
- HSSO
- Health Sciences Student Organization, for students pursuing careers in healthcare.
- Humbert
- Humbert Hall, a residence hall that typically houses upperclassmen and transfer students.
J
- Jacket Zone
- The name of the university bookstore, with locations both on campus and downtown.
- Jacket Zone
- The campus bookstore and merchandise shop which also sells snacks.
- Just Baked
- A 24/7 hot food vending kiosk located in Bordeaux Hall for after-hours meals.
K
- KBHU
- The campus radio station (89.1 & 90.7 FM), frequently referred to as 'The Buzz'.
L
- Lakota Omniciye
- The university's largest student organization, which hosts the annual Wacipi (pow-wow).
- Lookout Lodge
- The central living area and social hub that connects the three buildings of The Peaks complex.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the BHSU student population.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal support to eligible students.
- Sting
- The official name of the Yellow Jacket mascot.
- Swarm Days
- The official name for BHSU's annual homecoming week celebrations.
T
- The Hills
- A common shorthand for the Black Hills region where the Spearfish campus is located.
- The Hive
- The primary all-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall located in the Student Union.
- The Market
- The Jacket Market, an on-campus convenience store for snacks, drinks, and quick meals.
- The Peak
- Crow Peak Hall, a suite-style residence hall named after the nearby Crow Peak mountain.
- The Peaks
- The residential complex triplex consisting of Heidepriem, Thomas, and Bordeaux halls.
- Thomas
- Thomas Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
W
- Wenona
- Wenona Cook Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, known for its historic architecture.
Y
- Yellow Jackets
- The collective nickname for BHSU students, alumni, and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Buzz Bucks
- Declining balance funds loaded onto a Buzz Card for use at campus dining and vending machines.
- Buzz Card
- The multi-purpose student ID used for building access, meal swipes, and library checkouts.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn, the online platform where students access course materials and grades.
- Jacket 10
- The standard minimum meal plan required for students living in residence halls.
- Jacket Market
- The campus convenience store located in the Student Union for essential supplies and food.
- Jacket Ride
- A safe-ride shuttle service provided for students within the Spearfish community.
- Jonas
- Jonas Hall, a major academic building divided into Jonas Academic and Jonas Science wings.
- LL
- The E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center.
- Meier
- Meier Hall, the campus center for music, arts, and performance programs.
- Meier Hall
- Clare and Josef Meier Hall, the primary building for music and fine arts programs.
- MyBHSU
- The central online portal where students access registration, financial aid, and personal records.
- Starfish
- The student success software used for scheduling advising appointments and tracking academic progress.
- SU
- The David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union, the central hub for dining and student services.
- The Union
- The David B. Miller Training Center / Student Union.
- The YC
- The Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center.
- The Young Center
- The Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center, the primary hub for athletics and recreation.
- Woodburn
- Woodburn Hall, the historic main administrative building housing the President's office and classrooms.
- YC
- The Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center, housing the gym, pool, and athletic offices.
- Yellow Jacket Alert
- The campus emergency notification system for weather and safety updates.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 19 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.