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 Ohio for student experience.
Our students say BGSU feels like home, and we are proud to be a community where all can belong.
Planning ahead? The Summer 2025 visit calendar (May - August) will be posted at this site in early April.
Contact the Office of Admissions at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2478 if you have any questions about our visit options.
General 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.
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!
Presidents Day Open House (Our largest, most comprehensive visit of the year)
Hosted Monday, Feb. 17Select the date on the calendar below to learn more and register.
Experience BGSU your way at the Presidents Day Open House - our largest, most comprehensive event of the year!
The Presidents Day Open House at BGSU is a one-stop shop for you and your guests to get a true sense of life at BGSU. Hosted on a day where our students are in classes, you'll get to see campus in full swing. This is also a "choose your own adventure" event, so you'll be able to choose from a wide range of activities - this is your visit, your way!
You'll have many options to choose from, but these are some of our favorites:
- Take a look at showrooms in all of our first-year residence halls (This is the only day all year when this is possible!)
- Enjoy special activities & presentations hosted in labs, academic spaces and resource centers on campus to connect with faculty, staff and current students
- Visit the exhibitor area to connect with areas like the Club Sports, Falcon Marching Band, Student Financial Aid and more!
- Attend presentations on topics like Financial Aid, living on campus and the Honors College
- Explore campus with a current BGSU student on a tour
Presidents Day Open House is a very large event with many guests attending. Registration is required.
Schools and organizations interested in bringing a group of students to this event should reach out to groupvisit@bgsu.edu prior to registering for Presidents Day Open House.
Falcon Friday for High School Seniors
Hosted on:March 14 and 28
April 4, 11, 18 and 25
Select the date that works best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register.
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 join us at a Falcon Friday:
- 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.
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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!
Junior Visit Day (For high school juniors or younger)
Hosted on:
March 24 and April 7
Select the date and time that work best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register.
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.
Academic Events
These events are a great way to explore specific majors and programs at BGSU. Programming for each event varies. Registration is required and space is limited.
Select the date on the calendar below to learn more and register.
Computer Science Virtual Showcase
Tuesday, March 18
Nursing Showcase
Thursday, March 20
Looking for a major that's not listed? Connect with your BGSU Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.
Know Before You Go: BGSU Visit Tips
The Office of Admissions will not be available for visits on the following dates this spring:- 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.