First Year Programs

Registration Open for Cedar Point Bus Trip
Bus trip is on Saturday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH.
Want to go to Cedar Point? Buy a discount ticket (transportation included) at the Information Desk in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the University Activities Organization.

Re-Store School Supply Giveaway
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bowen Thompson Student Union, Union Oval
Stop by the re-Store table, learn about BGSU’s sustainable/green store, and pick up some FREE school supplies for your classes! Sponsored by the Office of Campus Sustainability.

Ask the Advisor!
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Centennial Hall Lobby
Have general advising questions? Not sure about some of the BGSU academic policies and procedures? Stop by and chat with BGSU advisors from various college or program areas to be pointed to success. These sessions are meant to help with quick, simple advising questions – make sure you schedule an appointment with your college advisor if you have any major questions or concerns! Sponsored by Advising Services and the University Academic Support Council (UASC).

Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRIO, and SMART Open House/Cookout
12 - 2 p.m., Lawn of the Math and Sciences Building (Rain location: Math and Sciences Building, Room 318)
This event is open to all Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRIO, and SMART participants. Learn more about the programs and services of each of these offices, meet other students, and have great fun! Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRIO and SMART Programs.

Free Climbing at the Rock Wall
5:30 - 9:45 p.m., Student Recreation Center
No registration required, just fill out the waiver and climb. Sponsored by Recreation and Wellness.

Downtown BG Tradition Tour
6 p.m., Meet at The Oaks
Don’t limit yourself to campus. One-of-a-kind restaurants, shops, and activities are just a short walk away. You can’t be a true Falcon without experiencing these downtown BG traditions. Sponsored by yourFellowFalcon.

The Yard Show
6:14 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. - Harshman Basketball Courts
A chance to watch our culturally based fraternities and sororities from the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council showcase their strolls and steps while enjoying free food and a DJ! Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Welcome Back Cookout
8 p.m., Greek Row
Whether you are wanting to make some new friends or looking to relax after a long day of reviewing syllabi… come kick it with other students. Free food, games, music. Sponsored by Cru.

Baby Wants Candy
9 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Baby Wants Candy is a completely improvised musical that is based entirely off of a title generated by audience members at the start of the show. It is sure to make you laugh! Sponsored by New Student Orientation and First Year Programs.

Public Skate
9 - 11 p.m., Ice Arena
With valid BGSU ID, come skate for free at the Ice Arena. Beginner through advanced skaters are encouraged to give skating a try during Public Skate. Rental skates are available to those in need. Sponsored by Recreation and Wellness.

Broomball
11 p.m. - 12 a.m., Ice Arena
With valid BGSU ID, come play broomball for free at the Ice Arena. Bring your friends and wear sneakers with good tread. Helmets, balls and sticks will be provided. Sponsored by Recreation and Wellness.

Questions? Email orientation@bgsu.edu!