Black Hills
State University is committed to the academic success of all students. Our
admission appeal process is an opportunity for you to appeal your initial
admissions decision, and have your application file re-evaluated.
Minimum Standard Admission Requirements are (one or more of the following):
- 2.6 cumulative high school GPA.
- 18 ACT Composite or Superscore Composite.
- Rank in the top 60% of high school class..
- If transferring from another college or university, cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher.
In order to be considered complete and eligible for review, your appeal must include:
- Appeal Form - this online form, completed and submitted by student.
- Personal Essay – no length requirement. Take the space you need to address the essay topic shown below.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation – optional, but strongly encouraged.
Letter of
Recommendation (optional, but strongly encouraged): We
encourage you to submit one or more letter(s) of recommendation from a teacher,
mentor, or supervisor, etc.
Considerations
of Appeals
Your appeal
materials (Appeal Form, Personal Essay and Letter(s) of Recommendation, if provided) must be
received no later than the following dates:
- January 1 for students appealing Spring term admission decisions.
- May 1 for students appealing Summer term admission decisions.
- August 1 for students appealing Fall term admission decisions.