Transfer Student Visit Opportunities

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.

To register for a visit:
1. Review the options below.
2. Then, navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this website.
3. Click the date of your preferred visit on the calendar to access registration links.
Note: the registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on your web browser.

For your convenience, you'll also find direct links to various visit options in the information below.

Contact the Office of Admissions at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2478 if you have any questions.

Campus visits will be paused for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. We'll be back for visitors starting Monday, Jan. 5. While visits resume on Jan. 5, classes don’t begin until Monday, Jan. 12. Campus will be quiet Jan. 5–10, and access to some spaces (like dining halls) will be limited.

BGSU Tour for Transfer Students

Offered on select Mondays, Friday and Saturdays

To register for a tour for transfer students:
Navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this page; select the date that works best to check availability and register.
Note: the registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on you web browser.

This visit experience includes a 90-minute general campus tour, led by a current BGSU student.

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 (if you're planning to live on campus), the Maurer Center (home of the Schmidthorst College of Business and classrooms for students from any major), outdoor spaces and a general academic building.

Transfer Student Info Session & Campus Tour

Hosted on:
Friday, March 20
Friday, April 10

To register for a Transfer Student Info Session and Campus Tour:
Navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this page; select the date that works best to check availability and register.
Note: the registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on your web browser.

The Transfer Student Info Session & Campus Tour is an expanded visit for students interested in transferring to BGSU.

This visit includes a 30-minute info session hosted by the BGSU Transfer Team.

Immediately following the presentation, you and your guests will enjoy a 90-minute general campus tour, led by a current BGSU student.

After your tour, connect with a Transfer Admissions Counselor in person. They're ready to answer questions and, if you haven't already, they can help you apply to BGSU.

Presidents Day Open House

Hosted on Monday, Feb. 16

To register for the Presidents Day Open House:
Navigate to the calendar at the bottom of this page; select Feb. 16.
Note: the registration links will appear either next to or below the calendar, depending on your web browser.

Or, use this direct link to register for the Presidents Day Open House

Experience Bowling Green your way at the Presidents Day Open House - our largest, most comprehensive event of the year
This is one of the best days to visit campus (and there's no better way to decide if a college is the right fit than to visit and explore.) 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!

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 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

Quick details about Presidents Day Open House:

Check-in opens at 7:45 a.m. Eastern with programming scheduled from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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. There is no set itinerary for this event; you get to choose your schedule for the day.
Registration for this event is required.
This is a large-scale event with many guests attending.
Personalized meetings and tours are not available at this event.

Important: Schools and organizations interested in bringing a group of students to this event should reach out to groupvisit@bgsu.edu prior to registering.

Know Before You Go: BGSU Visit Tips

The Office of Admissions will not be available for visits on the following dates this spring and summer:

Saturday, Dec. 20 - Sunday, Jan. 4 Winter Break
Saturday, Jan. 10 Move-in
Monday, Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, Feb. 14 preparation for Presidents Day weekend
Saturday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 7 Spring Break
Saturday, April 2 Easter Weekend
Saturday, May 2 Spring Commencement
All Sundays

The Office of Admissions will be open on the following dates, but campus will not be in "full swing." It will be somewhat quiet around campus on these dates and access to some spaces (including dining halls) may be limited.

Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. - Winter Break
Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6 - Spring Break

Special Requests & Personalized Visits

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 Transfer Admissions Counselor at least 2 weeks in advance.
Personalized meetings and tours cannot be accommodated on Saturdays, holidays or during large visit days.

Visits and tours will take place, rain or shine, snow or heat!

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.
The tour route distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
Golf cart tours are not available.

Inclement Weather

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.

Explore Bowling Green, Ohio

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.

What if my plans change, and I need to cancel my visit registration?

To cancel your registration, please use the link included in your confirmation or reminder email.

Group Visits

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? Summer and Fall 2026 Visits

Summer 2026 visits (May - August) will be posted at this site in April
Fall 2026 visits (September - December) will be posted at this site in August

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