Visit Us
For students entering as
Freshmen, Main Campus
Other admission options…
Summer Visit Days
Preview Days
Office is Closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 16, 2012
- Easter
- April 7 – 8, 2012
- Commencement Day
- May 5, 2012
- Memorial Day
- May 28, 2012
- Independence Day
- July 4, 2012
- Commencement Day
- August 4, 2012
- Labor Day
- September 3, 2012
- Veterans Day
- November 12, 2012
- Thanksgiving
- November 22 – 25, 2012
- Commencement Day
- December 15, 2012
- Christmas Break
- December 24 – 25, 2012
Dates to Avoid
To ensure students and faculty
will be available we recommend
avoiding these dates during
the current academic year:
- Spring Break
- March 3 – 11, 2012
- Spring Exam Week
- April 30 – May 4, 2012
- Move-in Day for
First-Year Students - August 17, 2012
- Fall Break
- October 4 – 5, 2012
- Thanksgiving Break
- November 21 – 25, 2012
- Fall Exam Week
- December 10 – 14, 2012
- Winter Break
- December 17 – 31, 2012
See if we’re right for you
We extend a warm invitation to you and your family to visit our beautiful, friendly campus at Bowling Green State University.
Because our goal is to make your visit as personal as possible, we ask that all visits be scheduled in advance online or by calling toll-free at 1-866-CHOOSE BGSU (246-6732). Students requiring special assistance should contact Disability Services, 419-372-8495, two weeks prior to your visit, to make special accommodations.
Office of Admissions hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Select Saturdays, 9:00 AM to Noon
Our office is located in 110 McFall Center. The best time to visit are weekdays when classes are in session.
Visit Options
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 75-minute walking tour with stops in academic buildings, a typical residence hall room and the chance to interact with a current student.
Class visits
On weekdays during fall and spring semesters you can sit in on a college class. To see available classes, visit 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.