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 No. 1 in the state of Ohio among all universities - public or private - 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 Spring 2025 visit calendar (January - May) will be posted at this site in late November.
Contact the Office of Admissions at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2478 if you have any questions about our visit options.
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.
Academic Events
These events are a great way to explore specific majors and programs at BGSU. Programming for each event varies.Select the date on the calendar below to learn more and register:
Schmidthorst College of Business Exploration Day
Friday, Nov. 1
Architecture Showcase
Monday, Nov. 4
Teacher Education Exploration Day
Friday, Nov. 8 or Friday, Nov. 15
Engineering Showcase
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Looking for a program that's not listed? Connect with your BGSU Admissions Counselor to explore your visit options.
Preview Days
Hosted twice this Fall - Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 7Choose the date that works best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register.
Preview Day is a great opportunity 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
- Take a closer look at select academic spaces, labs and learning environments during special activities hosted by academic areas
- 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
Preview Day is a large-scale event with many guests attending
Know Before You Go: BGSU Visit Tips
The Office of Admissions will not be available for visitson the following dates this fall:- Saturday, Sept. 28 - BGSU Homecoming
- Monday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
- Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Thanksgiving Break
- Saturday, December 21 - Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 - Winter 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 Preview Day or Music Discovery 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.
- To cancel your registration, please use the link included in your confirmation or reminder email.
- Planning ahead? The Spring 2025 visit calendar (January - May) will be posted at this site in late November 2024.