Telephone services - Request Telephone Service in your room on campus

• Telephone service in residence hall rooms is not provided for residents. However, students may elect to have this service provide for a small fee.  Please review the information on the ITS website related to fees and how to sign up.

Alumni Mall Reservation - Please complete reservation to use the grass area between Harshman and Kreischer residence halls known as Alumni Mall.

HOUSING FORMS:

Appeals for requesting to be released from the Housing and Dining Agreement: 

APPEALS FOR RELEASE FROM THE HOUSING AND DINING AGREEMENT:

1. Click here for general information regarding requests due to Personal, Financial or Medical Appeals.
2. All students must submit the initial form to request an appeal regardless of the type of appeal.
3. After the initial form is submitted, students will receive an email to their BGSU email account with directions on how to complete the appeal. Documentation must be submitted per the directions in the email for the appeal to be completed. (Documentation for Personal Appeals goes to the Office of Residence Life, Financial Appeals go to the Student Financial Aid Office and Medical Appeals go to the Office of Disability Services.)
4. Once the completed documentation is submitted, students will receive email notification with the decision. Decisions may take up to 4 weeks, so please plan accordingly when submitting the appeal.
5. If the appeal is denied, students have the option to appeal the denial to the Housing Appeals Board. To appeal to the board, please complete the Housing Appeals Board Form (only for those who have received a denied housing appeal) and return it to the Office of Residence Life.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Residence Life at 419-372-2011 or reslife@bgsu.edu.

Residency Requirement:
Bowling Green State University policy states that a student shall live on campus unless: 

• • The student will be 23 years of age as of August 22, 2011.
  • The student will complete four semesters of on-campus residency as of August 22, 2011.
  • The student will attain junior level status as of August 22, 2011 (60 credit hours and above).
  • The student will be commuting daily from the permanent home of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 50-mile radius of BGSU.
  • The Student is married (proof of marriage required);
  • The Student is a parent with custodial care responsibilities (proof of custodial care required);
  • The Student will fulfill one of the requirements to be considered an independent Student (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid) as of August 22, 2011;
  • The Student will complete 30 months of consecutive military service as of August 22, 2011.

NOTE: If you fulfill any of these requirements, please complete the Residency Verification From found in your MyBGSU My Room and Meals account. 

If you do not fall within the exceptions listed, you are required to sign up for housing or you have the option to appeal the requirement to live on campus.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND CAMPUS OFFICES

Housing Policies (including BGSU's two year on-campus residency requirement)

2011-12 Residence Hall/Room Consolidation Policy

Housing and Dining Rates

Financial Forfeiture Schedule

Bursar's Office

Financial Aid

Renter's Insurance Information - Renter's insurance is not required, but is encouraged by BGSU.  This information is only an example option for students who are interested in purchasing insurance from an off-campus provider.  Students may select a provider of their choice.

Current Students and Campus Offices:
Set-up cable, DVE/blu-ray players, and Smart TVs

Set-up voice mail    

Hall Digital Signage Policy (LCD TV Advertising)

Posters Advertising Policy

• Table tents for University Dining Centers are approved by University Dining Services located in the Centrex Building. 
• Please see the Information Center at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union for table tent and posting policy within the Union.