BGSU Campus Visits & Events

Offered most weekdays and select Saturdays throughout the year.
Select the date that works best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register. 

This type of visit includes a 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute general campus tour. 

• The 30-minute Admissions Presentation will cover topics like life on campus, your experience in the classroom, your college search timeline, scholarships and financial aid. 
• Immediately following the presentation, you and your guests will enjoy a 90-minute general campus tour, led by a current BGSU student. Come ready with questions for your tour guide who will be happy to tell you all about life at BGSU. 

This is a general visit and is not personalized. Campus tours will include visits to our student recreation center, the student union, a traditional residence hall, the Maurer Center (home of the Schmidthorst College of Business and classrooms for students from any major), outdoor spaces and a general academic building.​​​​​

Looking for more information about a specific major or academic program during your general campus visit? Many departments and academic programs host in-person meetings that complement the general campus visit. Registration for these academic experiences is required and is separate from registration for the general campus visit.  Learn more!

• Start your day in the Exhibitor Area to connect with representatives from various academic departments and student services like Student Housing and Financial Aid. 
• Attend helpful presentations developed specifically for high school seniors. Topics will include important next steps, dates and deadlines, scholarships and financial aid and student support.
• The afternoon is designed to be a "choose your own adventure" experience. You have the option to choose from a number of activities, including:
  • One-on-one appointments with Student Financial Aid staff
  • An info session led by Student Housing, all about room selection and living on campus
  • Self-guided tours of some first-year residence halls 
  • Student-led, general campus tours (Great for first-time visitors!)
  • Walk-in appointments with Accessibility Services to discuss possible academic and housing accommodations and resources available to students with disabilities
  • An info session led by College Credit Plus staff who will discuss transfer of college credits taken while attending high school
  • and more!

Hosted on April 7

High school juniors and underclassmen - kick off your college search with BGSU at Junior Visit Day!

At Junior Visit Day, you'll have an opportunity to learn more about what sets BGSU apart. Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, curious, clueless (or all of the above!) this visit is designed to give you a head start as you start thinking about what's next.

Here's what you can expect if you join us for Junior Visit Day:

• Start your day in the Exhibitor Area to connect with representatives from various academic departments, the BGSU Honors College, Club Sports, Student Housing, Financial Aid, Admissions and more.
• The formal program will include brief presentations that explore life on campus, our unique approach to student support, academic opportunities, the admissions and application process, important dates and BGSU scholarship opportunities. 
• Afterwards, you'll head out on a general campus tour. Led by a current BGSU student, this 90-minute walking tour will include stops in a dining hall, two residence halls, our student union and student recreation center, a few general classroom spaces, our campus library and a variety of outdoor spaces. Your tour guide will be happy to tell you all about life at BGSU, so come ready with questions!
• After your tour, as the visit wraps up, you're welcome to revisit the exhibitor area for a bit more time with the representatives in attendance.

Looking for more information about a specific major or academic program during your general campus visit? Many departments and academic programs host in-person meetings that complement the general campus visit. Registration for these academic experiences is required and is separate from registration for the general campus visit.  Learn more!

Looking for a major that's not listed? Connect with your BGSU Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.

• Monday, Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Saturday, Feb. 15 - preparation for Presidents Day Open House on Monday, Feb. 17
• Saturday, March 1 and Saturday, March 8 - Spring Break
• Saturday, April 19 - Easter Weekend
• Saturday, May 3 - Spring Commencement

• Thursday, Jan. 2 - Friday, Jan. 10 - Winter Break
• Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7 - Spring Break

• Visits to specific buildings and day-of requests for meetings are difficult to accommodate. If you’re interested in a personalized experience, please reach out to your BGSU admissions counselor at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Personalized meetings and tours cannot be accommodated on Saturdays, holidays or during large visit days (like Presidents Day Open House or Falcon Friday.)

• General campus tours are approximately 90-minutes and include time outside as you visit spaces like our student recreation center, the student union, residence halls, outdoor spaces and a general academic buildings.
• We recommend dressing for the weather, wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a refillable water bottle, especially on hot days.
• Golf cart tours are not available.

• While this does not happen often, if the University is closed due to inclement weather visits will likely be cancelled. We will notify all registered guests via email and text message, using the information provided when registering.
• Be sure to check the weather in Bowling Green, Ohio before travelling to campus, especially during winter months.

• To cancel your registration, please use the link included in your confirmation or reminder email. 

• Schools and organizations interested in bringing a group of students to any visits or events listed on this page should reach out to groupvisit@bgsu.edu prior to registering..

• Planning ahead? The Summer 2025 visit calendar (May - August) will be posted at this site in April 2025.