Green & Gold Days

Green & Gold Days Overview

 

Welcome to BHSU's Green and Gold Days, where your college journey officially begins! This signature welcome week immerses you in the vibrant campus community while preparing you for academic success.

Join fellow incoming students for engaging orientation sessions, meet with academic advisors, and connect with campus resources designed to support your educational journey. Enjoy thoughtfully planned social events that showcase both our beautiful campus and the charming Spearfish community.

Green and Gold Days offers the perfect balance of essential university preparation and memorable experiences that will launch your college career at Black Hills State University.

Campus Green filled with students having fun for Green & Gold Days

 

Past Green & Gold Days Image Gallery

New student enjoying the glow dance
  • New students slide down the giant slip n slide

 

Green & Gold Days 2025 Schedule

Additional events pending

Week One (August 25-30, 2025)

Date Time Activity Location
Monday, August 25 7:30pm First Day Pool Party Spearfish Rec Center
Tuesday, August 26 8am Ice Cream Breakfast Campus Green
5pm Slip'n'Slide Field Behind Young Center
7pm Grocery Bag Bingo Club Buzz
Wednesday, August 27 11am - 1pm Student Org Fair Campus Green
4pm Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Campus Green
Thursday, August 28 TBD Mocktail Tailgate Young Center Parking Lot
TBD First Home Football Game vs University of Sioux Falls Lyle Hare Stadium
Friday, August 29 7pm Outdoor Movie Campus Green
Saturday, August 30 3pm Outdoor Volleyball Tournament The Peaks

Week Two (September 1-6, 2025)

Date Time Activity Location
Monday, September 1 3pm Spike-ball Tournament Campus Green
Tuesday, September 2 2pm Library Scavenger Hunt Library
Wednesday, September 3 TBD Italian Soda Giveaway Campus Green
Thursday, September 4 3:30pm Slip'n'Slide Kickball Field Behind Young Center
Friday, September 5 6pm Bowling Night Lucky Strike Lanes
Saturday, September 6 3pm Hike to the H Meet at Student Union to carpool