Falcon Friday for High School Seniors

    There's no better way to decide whether a college is the right fit than to visit and explore.

    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:

    Morning Program:

    Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
    Start your day in the Exhibitor Area to connect with representatives from various academic departments and student services like Student Housing and Financial Aid. The exhibitors will be available from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
    Tip: this is your time to learn more about our majors; we encourage you to arrive early so you have plenty of time to explore the exhibitor area.

    The formal program will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern and you'll work your way through a few helpful presentations developed with YOU in mind:
    • Next Steps to Becoming a Falcon - we'll discuss the "to do list items" you should have on your radar as you prepare to join us at BGSU in the fall
    • Save the Date: Your First Semester at BGSU - from Homecoming and Family Weekend to scheduling classes and midterms, we'll give you a glimpse at what you can expect during your first semester
    • Student Financial Aid & Bills Overview - staff from Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will provide tips, tools, and timelines for navigating through your financial aid offer and bill payment at BGSU
    • Student Experience and Outcomes: Discover what makes BGSU #1 for Student Experience. From Life Design to student support and beyond, we're ready to support students on their transition to college.
    Afternoon Programming:

    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 
    • Lunch on campus (each registered student will be provided a free meal coupon)
    • 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
    • Some academic areas will host tours and/or presentations, including:
    School of Media and Communication
    Teacher Preparation
    Schmidthorst College of Business
    College of Nursing
    Marine Biology
    Architecture and Construction Management
    School of Engineering
    School of Art
    While not all academic areas will be hosting tours or info sessions, the exhibitor area in the morning will include representatives from all academic colleges.

    Ready to apply, submit your housing payment or have questions about your next steps towards attending BGSU?     Admissions staff will be available to assist at the event all day. You can let us know you're planning to attend BGSU in person!
    Space is limited and registration for Falcon Friday is required. Choose the date that works best for you from the options below and complete your registration.