First Year Programs

Major Match-Up: Match Your Passion with the Right Program
1 – 4 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room and Mezzanine (Room 228)
If you are undecided, thinking about changing your major, or looking for a minor, then Major Match Up is for you! Attend Major Match Up and visit with advisors from a variety of BGSU majors, talk with representatives from the University’s Career Center, and gain knowledge about majors and careers. There will be popcorn and other free refreshments. Great prizes will be raffled throughout the event. Sponsored by Advising Services, Career Center, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Development, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Technology.

Step Out of the Classroom and Explore the World
4 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Mylander Room (Room 207)
Students who attend this event will have the opportunity to meet a panel of student representatives for education abroad. They will have the opportunity to hear stories, ask questions, and gain insight on how to start exploring education abroad options. Sponsored by the Center for International Programs.

Are You a Resume Rookie?
4 – 5 p.m., Business Administration Building, Room 100
Are you are considering part-time employment while attending BGSU? You’ll impress employers if you have a resume that reflects the transferable skills and experience you’ve gained so far. No formal work experience? No problem! At this session you can begin to create your first resume or give your high school resume a BGSU makeover. Sponsored by BGSU Student Employment Services.

Managing Your Financial Aid Funds – It’s Not Like Winning the Lottery!
5 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Margartet Meilink Anderson Room (Room 315)
Often, students who receive financial aid refund checks see those funds as a windfall or “free money” and go on a spending spree. More often than not, that choice proves to be unhelpful and, in some cases, very detrimental to the student’s financial future. Spending without a plan is the number one reason why many of us get into serious financial trouble. Join us in a discussion with staff from Student Financial Aid and Student Money Management Services to explore beneficial strategies in the use of your financial aid funds.

Leadership at BGSU: An Introduction to the Leadership Certificate Program
6:30 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union, France Stone Foundation Room (Room 306)
Developing leadership while at college is essential. Employers are looking for demonstrated leadership and team development experiences. The BGSU Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) provides a guide for BGSU students to advance and demonstrate their leadership and team experiences. This workshop will introduce new students to the opportunities to become a leader while a student at BGSU and to the benefits of the LCP and the program requirements. Sponsored by the Center for Leadership.

Men’s Soccer Game vs. Michigan State
7 p.m., Cochrane Field

Founders Volleyball Tournament and Cookout
8 p.m., Founders Sand Volleyball Court
Founders will have its annual Volleyball Tournament and Cookout with other field games. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about hall council. Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life and Founders Hall.

ACT Campus Worship, followed by Coffee House
8 p.m., Prout Chapel
Sponsored by ACT.

Questions? Email orientation@bgsu.edu!