BGSU Campus Visits & Events
There's no better way to decide whether a school is going to be the right fit than to visit and explore (and sometimes it takes a few visits to make that decision!)
That's why we have a robust schedule of events designed with you in mind! Join us for a visit, and tour the school The Wall Street Journal ranks as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest students would choose again.
While you're here, explore the No. 3 most popular college town in America -Bowling Green, Ohio. Students live and learn while nestled in a city that is safe and affordable and full of local gems - restaurants, shops, parks and festivals unique to Bowling Green.
Our students say BGSU feels like home, and we are proud to be a community where all can belong.
Contact the Office of Admissions at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2478 if you have any questions about our visit options.
Go BG! Admissions Presentation and Campus Tour (Great for first-time visitors)
Offered Monday – Friday and select Saturdays Includes a 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute, general campus tour. (Great for first-time visitors)- Offered Monday – Friday and select Saturdays
- Includes a 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute, general campus tour. This is a group experience; the size of the group will vary.
Preview Days (Large visit days hosted on October 28 and December 2)
- Offered Saturday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 2; select these dates on the calendar below to learn more and register.
- Preview Days are a very large group experience, with many families attending. If you prefer a smaller visit, we recommend choosing the Go BG! Admissions Presentation and Campus Tour on a different date.
- 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
Academic Events
These events highlight specific majors and programs. The itinerary for each of these events will vary.These are group experiences; the size of the groups will vary.
Due to the nature of these events, space is limited. Registration is required and these events fill quickly. Once an event fills, we are unable to accommodate additional guests. Register today to save your spot!
Review the options listed here. Then, choose the date of the event on the calendar below to learn more and register.
Nursing Showcase
Offered: Sept. 25, Oct. 19, Nov. 9
School of Art Discovery Day
Offered: Sept. 29
Psychology Showcase
Offered: Oct. 12
Schmidthorst College of Business Day
Offered: Oct. 13
Music Discovery Day
Offered: Oct. 16
Marine Biology Showcase
Offered: Oct. 17, Nov. 20
Education Day
Marine Biology Showcase
Offered: Oct. 17, Nov. 20
Education Day
Offered: Nov. 13 and Nov. 17
Falcon Learning Your Way (FLY) Program Showcase
Offered: Nov. 14
Engineering Technology Showcase
Offered: Nov. 16
Know Before You Go: BGSU Visit Tips
Saturday Visits- While Saturdays are a great time to visit, campus tends to be quiet, especially in the morning.
- Oct. 7 - 10 is Fall Break. Many students and faculty are off campus on these dates. This means that while campus is open, it will be somewhat quiet around campus during your visit, and access to some spaces (including dining halls) may be limited.
- Dec. 4 - 8 is Finals Week for current students. This means that while campus is open, it will be somewhat quiet around campus during your visit, and access to some spaces (including dining halls) may be limited.
- Dec. 9 - 15 visits are hosted during Winter Break at BGSU. This means that while campus is open, classes are not in session; most faculty and students are off campus. It will be somewhat quiet around campus during your visit, and access to some spaces (including dining halls) may be limited.
- If a date is not listed on the calendar, no visits are offered at that time.
- Visits to specific buildings and day-of requests for meetings are difficult to accommodate, especially over the weekend when most faculty are off 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 Preview Day).
- 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.
- Planning ahead? The 2024 visit calendar (January - May) will be posted at this site in early December.