Freshman Development Program
The goal of the Freshman Development Program (FDP) is to facilitate the academic and personal adjustment of first year students as they begin their lives at BGSU. We provide academic advising, financial aid advising, career advising, and attend to individual differences and needs. We also offer workshops designed to enhance academic skills, personal growth, cultural awareness, and the overall college experience. The FDP provides a foundation for students to self-manage their academic progress by encouraging frequent use of the  Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculator and other resources and services. For more information, contact Dr. Manuel Pomales.

Parental/Family/Student Support
In addition to the Freshman Development Program, family support systems are important for student success. Office of Multicultural Affairs encourages family involvement by visiting the  Parent and Family Support Programs  Web site.

Multicultural Affairs also encourages student and family support of the Ohio public education system's funding. Find out how you can help promote more state funding for higher education at " Advocate for BGSU."

Learning Behavior Assessment Course: University Success (UNIV) 120
This course teaches students how to develop new learning behaviors that will contribute toward their academic success at Bowling Green State University. In this course, students measure their coursework learning  behaviors on a weekly basis as they experience academic counseling in the classroom. For more information contact Dr. Manny Pomales.

Partners In Excellence
This program offers a series of opportunities that facilitate the career and personal development of its participants, multicultural scholars participating in the Freshman Development Program. Workshops, guest speakers, and field trips focus on career exploration, community service, and professional development. For more information, contact Dr. Emily Monago

Personal Financial Aid Advising and Payment Planning
Multicultural Affairs provides individualized assistance in completing the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications, as well as the review of students' financial aid packages to make sure students  receive the maximum assistance available. Assistance with establishing special payment arrangements with of Office of the Bursar and personal budgeting and debt management is also available. Specialized, small group financial aid workshops are presented throughout the year. You can also search  BGSU-specific scholarships.  For more information on these services, contact Joy Hartwell-Lein.

Diversity Education
Diversity training efforts for the Division of Student Affairs are developed and coordinated at Multicultural Affairs. Diversity educators are available to conduct workshops in residence halls, classrooms, or for student organizations. Requests for workshop presentations should be made to Multicultural Affairs. The office also sponsors lectures and conferences that address cultural diversity in a global society. For more information, contact Dr. Emily Monago.

LGBT Resource Room
The Center provides services and programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, ally, or questioning students, as well as educational programs designed for students, faculty and staff wishing to learn more about issues facing LGBT students. For more information contact,  Annie Russell or Joy Hartwell-Lein.

Success Track
This program offers students a personal Success Coach who utilizes tools to help improve academic performance. For more information visit the Success Track Web site or contact, Janice Twork.

Monthly Diversity Dialogue
This program seeks to educate students on the various multicultural issues and awareness to further understanding, communication, and practice of diversity education.