Visit Us

As you make your decision about college, there's no substitute for a visit to BGSU. Please schedule your visit in advance online or call toll free 1-866-CHOOSEBGSU.

Office of Admissions

Our office is located in 110 McFall Center.

  • Monday - Friday,
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Select Saturdays, 9:00 AM to Noon

Because our goal is to make your visit as personal as possible, we ask that all visits be scheduled in advance. The best time to visit are weekdays when classes are in session.

Students may also visit BGSU Firelands, our campus in Huron, OH.

Students requiring special assistance should contact Disability Services, 419-372-8495, two weeks prior to your visit, to make special accommodations.

Visit Options

We offer several ways for you to learn about the University and its many programs.

Group information sessions

  • Monday - Friday,
    10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Select Saturdays at 10:00 AM

A one-hour, multimedia presentation in the Office of Admissions.

Student-guided tours

  • Monday - Friday,
    11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Select Saturdays at 11:00 AM

A 90-minute walking tour with stops in academic buildings, a typical residence hall room and the Student Recreation Center.

Class visits

On weekdays during fall and spring semesters you can sit in on a college class. Please check the class visit list.

Financial aid information

Student Financial Aid, 231 Administration Building. Counselors are available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis. An appointment is not necessary.

Additional Opportunities

Academic department visits

During a weekday visit, you may wish to speak with someone in your area of academic interest. To help you identify the department, please contact us. We will put you in contact with the department that will assist you in scheduling your appointment.
This must be arranged prior to your visit.

Admissions counselor appointment

Although an interview is not required for admission, you may wish to meet with an admissions counselor to have individual questions answered.
Please call in advance to arrange this appointment.

Athletic coaches' visit

Please call the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at 419-372-2401 to arrange your appointment with a coach.
Appointments need to be scheduled in advance.

While you're here

Plan your visit to coincide with one of BGSU's many cultural or athletic events. The Office of Admissions can advise you of major events on campus, or you may consult the University Calendar.

The City of Bowling Green invites you to enjoy the many specialty shops and wide variety of restaurants near the campus.

Office is Closed

Memorial Day
May 28, 2007
Independence Day
July 4, 2007
Commencement Day
August 4, 2007
Labor Day
September 1 - 3, 2007
Thanksgiving
November 22 - 25, 2007
Commencement Day
December 15, 2007
Christmas
December 22 - 25, 2007
New Year's Day
January 1, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21, 2008
Easter
March 22 - 23, 2008
Commencement Day
May 3, 2008

Dates to Avoid

To ensure students and faculty will be available we recommend avoiding these dates during the current academic year:

Move-in Day for First-Year Students
August 16, 2007
Move-in Weekend for Upperclass Students
August 18 - 19, 2007
Fall Break
October 4 - 7, 2007
Veterans Day
November 12, 2007
Fall Exam Week
December 10 - 14, 2007
Winter Break
December 17, 2007 through January 6, 2008
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2007
Spring Break
March 1 - 9, 2008
Spring Exam Week
April 28 - May 2, 2008

Other Dates

Music Discovery Day

October 15, 2007

Art Portfolio Reviews

October 20, 2007
December 1, 2007
January 19, 2008 1
February 18, 2008
March 29, 2008

Music Auditions

November 30, 2007
January 12, 2008
February 2, 2008
February 22, 2008 2
February 23, 2008 3
April 5, 2008

Musical Theatre Auditions

November 30, 2007
February 2, 2008
April 5, 2008

1. Scholarship eligibility deadline
2. Limited to vocalists
3. Music scholarship deadline

Updated: June 27, 2008 at 12:38 PM  |  Need Assistance? Ask Admissions
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