BGSU Campus Visits & Events

• 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. 
• After the presentation, you and your guests will enjoy a 90-minute general campus tour led by a current BGSU student who will tell you all about life at BGSU. 
• This is a general visit and is not personalized. Campus tours will include stops in our student recreation center, the student union, a traditional residence hall, outdoor spaces and a general academic spaces.​​​​​ Tours will take place, rain or shine; the route is subject to change in inclement weather. 

Hosted on the following dates:
April 10
April 17
April 24

To register for Falcon Friday:
Navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this page; select the date that works best to check availability and register. 
Note: the registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on your web browser. 

Or, use this direct link to register for a Falcon Friday

Whether this is your first visit to campus or a return visit, Falcon Friday is an excellent time for high school seniors to finalize their plans for the fall.
Here's what you can expect if you attend this event:

• 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!

Registration for Falcon Friday is required.
Falcon Fridays are limited to high school seniors and their guests only. Juniors or underclassmen who register for Falcon Friday will be automatically moved to the General Admissions Presentation and Campus Tour, if space allows. 

These events are a great way for high school juniors to explore specific majors and get an introduction to the Bowling Green experience.
Tip: These events are designed for high school juniors. We recommend high school seniors attend a Falcon Friday for High School Seniors, instead.

To register for an Academic Showcase Event:
Navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this page; select the date of the event to check availability and register. 
The registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on your web browser. 

Or access the direct link to register from the list below:

Monday, April 13 - Architecture Showcase for High School Juniors

Registration is required. 

Looking for a different date or a major that's not listed? 

• Some academic programs offer meetings. Registration for these academic meetings is required. Review academic meeting options, check dates and register.
• More Academic Showcase events will be offered starting in September 2026. Registration for these events will open in August.
• Or, connect with your Bowling Green Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.

This summer, we’re rolling out the “orange carpet” at our Destination: BGSU events so you can visit and explore. It’s never too early to start your college search!

Here’s what you can expect if you join us:

Check-in opens at 9 a.m. Eastern. After you check in, explore the exhibitor area to connect with representatives from various academic colleges and student services like Student Housing and Financial Aid. 

The formal program begins at 10 a.m. Eastern.

• Enjoy presentations developed with your college search in mind. We'll cover important topics including our application and admissions process, scholarships and the unique programs and resources you'll find only at BGSU. 
• All guests will also join a general campus tour. The student-led, 90-minute campus tour will include stops inside a few student life spaces, including a classroom, the recreation center and a residence hall.
• Lunch will be provided.
• After the formal program wraps up at 3:15 p.m. Eastern, you can revisit the exhibitor area or join an optional academic activity.

Ready to submit your BGSU application? Admissions staff will be available if you’d like to complete your BGSU application during the event. 

Registration for Destination: BGSU is required. 

• Saturday, May 2 Commencement
• Thursday, May 7 School Group Visit Day
• Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
• Saturday, June 6 New Student Orientation
• Saturday, June 13 New Student Orientation
• Friday, June 19 Juneteenth
• Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 Independence Day
• Saturday, August 8 Summer Commencement
• Friday, August 14 - Saturday, August 22 New and Returning Student Move-in
• All Sundays

• Visits to specific buildings and day-of requests for meetings are difficult to accommodate, especially over the summer when most faculty are away from campus.
• 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 Destination: BGSU.)
• Many departments and academic programs host in-person meetings that complement the general campus visit and don't require a special request or extra planning. Registration for these academic experiences is required and is separate from registration for the general campus visit.  Learn more!
• Remember, we’ll have a full slate of events in the fall, too. Most students visit BGSU a few times as they navigate their college search.

• 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.
• The tour route distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
• 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.

• The general campus tour route is subject to change if weather is poor. This can include thunderstorms, extreme cold or extreme heat. 
• 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.

• During summer, on-campus dining facilities have extremely limited weekday hours and are closed on Saturdays. Visitors are encouraged to spend time in Bowling Green while you're visiting campus. Learn more about restaurants, shopping and special events hosted throughout the year.Ask your tour guide or admissions host for their recommendations!

• 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.