Is your student thinking about not returning next semester?

Are the reasons your student is not returning related to financial concerns, indecision on a major, course availability, health and/or personal reasons, on-campus housing or home sickness?

What could BGSU do to assist your student in returning?

If your student is not returning is there a likelihood he or she will return in the near future?

The following links could provide further assistance regarding specific issues/concerns:

Student Financial Aid
Academic Enhancement
Registration and Records
Residence Life


If your student is contemplating whether or not to return next semester we request your student to contact their academic advisor or their residence hall staff immediately. But if your student would rather speak to another staff member, they can contact the Office of Student Academic Achievement. This office is responsible for assisting, developing, and monitoring campus-wide retention efforts. OSAA believes in your student's success and the campus support that can facilitate their pursuit of academic excellence here at BGSU.

Please contact us at 372-0495 or toll free (888)780-6669. You may also e-mail Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, at cruhl@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Student Academic Achievement is to design, implement, coordinate and monitor key programs and services that contribute to the educational success of Bowling Green State University students. Through ongoing collaboration with and cooperation among all academic and administrative units, these programs and services will improve the quality of the student educational experience, make the transition to a university learning environment more meaningful, and increase the number of students who persist and graduate from the institution.

Role and purpose

Retention is the result of improved programs and services campus wide that contribute to student success. For this reason, the Office of Student Academic Achievement hopes to lead BGSU in providing programs and services that result in increased levels of student success.