Graduate Assistantships

1. Bachelor's degree preferably in physical education, sport management, recreation, or a related field.
2. Complete the Online Recreation and Wellness Graduate Assistantship Application Form for Competitive Sports, Fitness, Perry Field House, or Student Recreation Center and Informal Recreation positions.
3. Apply through the College Student Personnel Program (CSP) for Wellness Connection and Student Programming positions.
3. Apply to the BGSU Graduate College.
4. Acceptance into a BGSU graduate degree program. Some positions require specific program acceptance: Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies (HMSLS) for Fitness, PFH/IM/SC, SRC Informal Rec, and Aquatics.
5. Complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
6. (Preferred) CPR/FA & AED certified.
7. Business casual dress requirement.
8. Adhere to Graduate College Assistantship Policies

To receive full consideration, a Recreation and Wellness application must be submitted online with three references. Applicants may use the same references as those submitted to the academic college. Additionally, a resume, cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications must be emailed to the point of contact for the position in which you are interested.

For More Information

• E-Mail: Recreation and Wellness - recwell@bgsu.edu
• Fax: 419.372.8454
• Mail:
  Department of Recreation and Wellness
  Student Recreation Center
  1411 Ridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43403

Tuition scholarships are anticipated for 2024-25 based on the academic program of choice.

For 2023-24 the School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies is providing scholarships equivalent to in-state or out-of-state instructional fees for full-time enrollment (6 credit hours for fall and spring semesters). The Office of Recreation provides scholarship for the remaining three (3) credit hours for the fall and spring semesters, as needed to achieve full-time enrollment status.

The Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs covers the 42 hours needed for the degree, provided the student is in good academic standing, is making adequate academic progress, and maintains the internship. HESA eligible students are expected to apply for Ohio residency for the 2nd year. Students in other degree programs are encouraged to apply and are responsible to research scholarship amounts independently.

General Fees are borne by each student in all programs (~$ 780 per semester).