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. 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.
BGSU Tour for Transfer Students
Offered on select Mondays, Friday and Saturdays throughout the springThis visit experience includes a 90-minute general campus tour, led by a current BGSU student.
Come ready with questions for your tour guide, who will be happy to tell you all about life at BGSU. Tours will include a visit to our student recreation center, the student union, a traditional residence hall, 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 21
Friday, April 11
Choose the date that works best for you on the calendar below to learn more and register.
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.
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 Transfer 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.)
- 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.
- Planning ahead? The Summer 2025 visit calendar (May - August) will be posted at this site in April 2025.