Apply Now: Important Dates
For students entering as
Freshmen, Main Campus
Other admission options…
Have your test scores
sent directly to BGSU
ACT Code for BGSU: 3240
SAT Code for BGSU: 1069
- May 1, 2009
Applications may be submitted for admissions consideration for enrollment in fall 2010.
- September 15, 2009
Notification begins of admissions decisions for fall 2010 for students who have complete credentials.
- October 17, 2009
Preview Day. Future students and their families may view displays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and take a campus tour. Faculty, staff and students will be available to answer your questions. On site admission also available.
- November 2009
Housing information mailed to admitted students; continues as students are admitted. Admitted students may reserve a space in the housing system beginning this month. This lets BGSU know of your intention to enroll in fall semester 2010.
- November 13, 2009
Application for admission and credentials deadline (including official ACT or SAT test results) for all applicants who wish to be considered for an Alumni Laureate Scholarship. Alumni Laureate application must be on file in office of Alumni Affairs by 5 PM, November 13.
- December 2009
2009-2010 FAFSA form is available in high schools and online. Complete and file as soon as possible after January 1, 2010. Use estimated income data if tax information is not yet available. BGSU provides an online FASFA tutorial for students and their families.
- December 5, 2009
Preview Day. Future students and their families may view displays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Perry Field House and take a campus tour. Faculty, staff and students will be available to answer your questions. On site admission also available.
- January 2010
Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
- Scholarship Deadline Extended
The Office of Admissions has extended the deadline to be considered for academic scholarships beyond our published date of January 15, 2010. As funds remain available, any student who is admitted and meets scholarship requirements will automatically receive a renewable freshman academic scholarship. Note: the Alumni Laureate Scholarship deadline was November 13, 2009.
- January 23, 2010
Financial Aid Workshop for Parents. This workshop will help you understand and begin the financial aid application process at BGSU.
- February 1, 2010
To assure consideration for admission, complete the application for admission and all credentials by this date. Because enrollment is limited by the state of Ohio, the admissions closing date is unpredictable, making early application essential.
- February 15, 2010
Presidents’ Day Open House. High school students and their families may participate in special presentations sponsored by the Office of Admissions, take a campus tour, preview the residence halls and talk with University representatives. Reservations are required.
- March 1, 2010
To be considered for maximum financial aid for the upcoming school year, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this date.
- April 2010
Award letters sent to all entering BGSU freshman students offered financial aid.
- May 2010
Request for senior grades and verification of graduation mailed to high school guidance counselors for all admitted entering freshmen.
- August 21, 2010
First-year students move into residence halls.
- August 23, 2010
Fall semester classes begin.
For a general list of University events, describing sessions and recesses, visit the academic calendar. Check out BGSU's events calendar to see what's currently happening on campus.
