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!

Hosted on:
Saturday, Oct. 25
Saturday, Dec. 6

Select the date that works best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register.

Preview Days are a great opportunity to get a true sense of life at BGSU and explore at your own pace. Designed to be a "choose your own adventure" event, you're able to choose from a wide range of activities - this is your visit, your way!

• Visit with academic departments and student service areas in our exhibitor area
• Attend information sessions on topics like scholarships, living on campus and more
• Take a campus tour, which will include visits to classrooms, academic building, the recreation center (just to name a few)
• Explore a variety of residence halls

Quick details about Preview Day:

• Preview Day check-in opens at 8 a.m. Eastern with activities scheduled from 8:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern. There is no set schedule for this event; you get to choose your schedule for the day.
• The event program with all presentations, tours, activities will be emailed to all registrants the week of the event so you can start planning your day. 
• Registration for Preview Day is required.
• This is a large-scale event with many guests attending. 
• Personalized meetings and tours are not available at Preview Day.
• Schools and organizations interested in bringing a group of students to this event should reach out to groupvisit@bgsu.edu prior to registering.

These events are a great way to explore specific majors and programs at BGSU.

Select the date on the calendar below to learn more and register.

School of Art Discovery Day - Friday, Sept. 19
Psychology Showcase - Friday, Sept. 26
Physical and Occupational Therapy Exploration Day - Friday, Oct. 3
Music Discovery Day - Monday, Oct. 13
Criminal Justice Showcase - Tuesday, Oct. 14
Marine Biology Showcase - Thursday, Oct. 16
Construction Management Showcase - Monday, Nov. 3
Schmidthorst College of Business Day - Friday, Nov. 7
Teacher Education Exploration Day - Friday, Nov. 14
Sport Industry Day - Monday, Nov. 17
Marine Biology Showcase - Tuesday, Nov. 18

Quick details about academic visits:

• Timing, schedule and programming for each event varies. Select the date on the calendar below to learn more about the event you're interested in. 
• Registration is required and space is limited. 
• These events are group experiences with many students and families attending. If you're interested in a more personalized experience, connect with your Bowling Green Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.
• Schools and organizations interested in bringing a group of students to this event should reach out to groupvisit@bgsu.edu prior to registering.

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

• Many departments and academic programs host in-person meetings in addition to these events. Registration for these meetings is required and is separate from registration for the general campus visit. Learn more!
• Or, connect with your Bowling Green Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.

• Saturday Aug. 16 - Saturday, Aug. 23 New Student Move-in
• Saturday, Aug. 30 Labor Day Weekend
• Monday, Sept. 1 Labor Day
• Saturday, Sept. 13 Bowling Green Homecoming Weekend
• Tuesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day
• Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Sunday, Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Break
• Saturday, Dec. 20 - Sunday, Jan. 4 Winter Break
• All Sundays

• 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 Preview Day)
• 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!

• 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, especially during winter months.

• 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. 

• 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? Spring 2026 visits (January - April) will be posted at this site in late November.