Transfer Student Visit Opportunities
There's no better way to decide whether a school is going to be the right fit than to visit and explore (and sometimes it takes a few visits to make that decision!)
That's why we have a robust schedule of events designed with you in mind. Join us for a visit, and tour the school The Wall Street Journal ranks as No. 1 in the state of Ohio among all universities - public or private - for student experience.
While you're here, explore Bowling Green, Ohio where students live and learn while nestled in a city that is safe and affordable and full of local gems - restaurants, shops, parks and festivals unique to Bowling Green.
Our students say BGSU feels like home, and we are proud to be a community where all can belong.
Planning ahead? The Fall 2024 visit calendar (September - December) will be posted at this site in late-July.
Contact the Office of Admissions at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2478 if you have any questions about our visit options.
BGSU Tour for Transfer Students
Offered on select Mondays, Friday and Saturdays throughout the SummerThis visit experience includes a 90-minute campus tour, led by a current BGSU student.
Come ready with questions for your tour guide, who will be happy to tell you all about life at BGSU. Tours will include a visit to our student recreation center, the student union, a traditional residence hall, the Maurer Center (home of the Schmidthorst College of Business and classrooms for students from any major), outdoor spaces and a general academic building.
Transfer Student Info Session & Campus Tour
Registration for Fall 2024 dates (September - December) will be available here in late July.The Transfer Student Info Session & Campus Tour is an expanded visit for students interested in transferring to BGSU.
This type of visit includes a 30-minute info session hosted by the BGSU Transfer Team.
Immediately following the presentation, you and your guests will enjoy a 90-minute campus tour, led by a current BGSU student.
After your tour, connect with a Transfer Specialist in-person. They're ready to answer questions and, if you haven't already, they can help you apply to BGSU.
Know Before You Go: BGSU Visit Tips
May - August is "summer session" at BGSU.- While summer is a great time to visit, campus tends to be quiet during this time of year, with many of our students and faculty spending time away from BGSU.
The Office of Admissions will not be available for visits on the following dates this summer:
- Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day
- Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
- Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7, in observance of Independence Day
- Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 25, as campus will be preparing for and hosting new student move-in
Special Requests & Personalized Visits
- Visits to specific buildings and day-of requests for meetings are difficult to accommodate, especially over the summer when most faculty are off campus.
- If you’re interested in a personalized experience, please reach out to your BGSU transfer specialist at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Personalized meetings and tours cannot be accommodated on Saturdays, holidays or during large visit days (like Presidents Day).
- Personalized meetings are extremely limited over the summer (May - August) as most faculty are off campus, focused on summer courses or summer research/projects.
- General campus tours are approximately 90-minutes and include time outside as you visit spaces like our student recreation center, the student union, residence halls, outdoor spaces and a general academic buildings.
- We recommend dressing for the weather, wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a refillable water bottle, especially on hot days.
- Golf cart tours are not available.
- Planning ahead? The Fall 2024 visit calendar (September - December) will be posted at this site in late-July.