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.
BGSU Tour for Transfer Students
Offered on select Mondays, Friday and SaturdaysTo 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.
Expanded BGSU Transfer Student Visit
Hosted on:Friday, June 12
To register for an Expanded BGSU Transfer Student Visit:
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 Expanded BGSU Transfer Student 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 Summer Visit Tips
The Office of Admissions will not be available for visits on the following dates this summer:
- Saturday, May 2 Commencement
- Thursday, May 7 School Group Visit Day
- Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
- Saturday, June 6 New Student Orientation
- Thursday, June 11 School Group Visit Day
- Saturday, June 13 New Student Orientation
- Friday, June 19 Juneteenth
- Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 Independence Day
- Saturday, August 8 Summer Commencement
- Friday, August 14 - Saturday, August 22 New and Returning Student Move-in
- All Sundays
May - August is "summer session" at BGSU. While summer is a great time to visit, campus tends to be quiet during this time of year.
Our summer visits are designed to offer a first-look introduction to BGSU.
- Visits to specific buildings and day-of requests for meetings are difficult to accommodate, especially over the summer when most faculty are away from campus.
- 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 Destination: BGSU.)
- Many departments and academic programs host in-person meetings that complement the general campus visit and don't require a special request or extra planning. Registration for these academic experiences is required and is separate from registration for the general campus visit. Learn more!
- Remember, we’ll have a full slate of events in the fall, too. Most students visit BGSU a few times as they navigate their college search.
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.
- The tour route distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
- 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.
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.
Explore Bowling Green, Ohio
- During summer, on-campus dining facilities have extremely limited weekday hours and are closed on Saturdays. 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. Ask your tour guide or admissions host for their recommendations!
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? Fall 2026 visits (September - December) will be posted at this site in August.