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Green & Gold Days

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Green & Gold Days Overview

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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 樱花动漫 Hills State University.

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Green & Gold Days 2026 Schedule

Move-In Weekend (August 21鈥�23, 2026)

Date Time Activity Location
Friday, August 21
(Move-In Day)		 8:00补尘鈥�3:00辫尘 Check-In Jonas Hall Parking Lot / Residence Halls
11:00补尘鈥�1:30辫尘 Lunch The Hive, Student Union
1:00辫尘鈥�3:00辫尘 Center for American Indian Studies (CAIS) Preview Open House Jonas 101
4:00辫尘鈥�5:00辫尘 President鈥檚 Welcome Woodburn Theater
5:00辫尘鈥�6:30辫尘 Dinner The Hive or on your own
6:00辫尘鈥�7:45辫尘 Downtown Friday Nights (trolley provided, last pickup 7:45pm) Spearfish Main Street
8:00辫尘鈥�9:00辫尘 Mandatory Hall Meetings Individual Floors / Halls
9:00辫尘鈥�10:00辫尘 Late Night Residence Hall S鈥檓ores TBD
Saturday, August 22 8:00补尘鈥�11:00补尘 New TRIO Scholars Orientation Jonas 305
9:30补尘鈥�11:30补尘 Campus Scavenger Hunt TBD
11:00补尘鈥�1:00辫尘 Brunch The Hive, Student Union
1:00辫尘鈥�3:00辫尘 CAIS Scholars Orientation Jonas 305
1:00辫尘鈥�3:00辫尘 BHSU Service Saturday & Spearfish Tours TBD
5:00辫尘鈥�6:30辫尘 Dinner The Hive, Student Union
8:00辫尘鈥�10:30辫尘 Glow-in-the-Dark Paint & Foam Dance Campus Green
10:00pm Pizza Party Campus Green
Sunday, August 23 11:00补尘鈥�1:00辫尘 Brunch The Hive
1:00辫尘鈥�4:15辫尘 Mandatory Orientation Sessions Jacket Legacy Room, Student Union
4:15pm Find Your Classrooms TBD
5:00辫尘鈥�6:30辫尘 Alumni Association Sponsored Campus BBQ Campus Green

Green & Gold (August 24 鈥� September 5, 2026)

Date Time Activity Location
Monday, August 24 11:00am Plant Bingo The Hive
7:30pm First Day Pool Party Spearfish Rec Center
Tuesday, August 25 8:00am Ice Cream Breakfast Campus Green
6:00pm Healthy Relationships & Dating Jacket Legacy Room
7:30pm Country Dance Night Newman Center
Wednesday, August 26 11:00am Student Organization Fair Campus Green
5:00pm Freedom Game Night: Trivia & Game Shows Crow Peak Conference Room
6:00pm Bingo Club Buzz
Thursday, August 27 10:00补尘鈥�1:00辫尘 On-Campus & Part-Time Job Fair Jacket Legacy Room
11:00am Italian Soda Social Campus Green
3:00pm Library Scavenger Hunt Library
5:00pm Slip-N-Slide Behind Young Center
7:00pm Grocery Bag Bingo Club Buzz
Friday, August 28 7:00pm Bonfire Newman Center
Saturday, August 29 8:00pm Movie Night on the Field Football Field
Sunday, August 30 10:30am Hike to the H Meet at Student Union
Monday, August 31 3:00pm Cornhole Tournament Campus Green
Tuesday, September 1 11:00补尘鈥�1:00辫尘 College of Education Welcome Back Jonas
5:30pm History Buffers Trivia Night Crow Peak Conference Room
Wednesday, September 2 5:00pm Make a Door Decoration (with Cheer) Student Union Lobby
Thursday, September 3 5:30pm Murder Mystery Life Science
Friday, September 4 6:00pm Inflatables and More Campus Green
Saturday, September 5 1:00pm Home Opener Football vs Dakota State Lyle Hare Stadium