Bowling Green is built around the right programs, the right size and the right place: academic programs shaped by what students and employers need, the opportunities of a major university without competing with 50,000+ students, and a nationally recognized college town that’s close to Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus and Cincinnati. Sometimes, the right fit isn’t about more. It’s about better.
Always moving forward.
Always Bowling Green.
Top 5
Six years in a row:
Top 5 university in the nation students would choose again
– The Wall Street Journal
#1
For career preparation, learning facilities and learning opportunities
– The Wall Street Journal,
among public universities in Ohio
Day 1
Co-ops, internships and built-in experiences start your first year
Only
University in the Midwest selected for a national program creating real-world work opportunities for first-year students
Career and
Life Design
Connections, mentorship and skills beyond the job. We’re the only school in the nation offering it on such a large scale.
What is career and life ready?
Preparation at Bowling Green is built into your entire college experience. You learn in the classroom, then put that knowledge to work through internships, co-ops, research, employer projects and leadership opportunities. Career and Life Design helps you connect those experiences, understand the skills you're building and see how they'll prepare you for different careers, industries and opportunities.
Along the way, you'll strengthen the skills employers continue to value: problem-solving, communication, collaboration, judgment, adaptability and the thoughtful use of emerging technology. With support from the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design and the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, you'll explore possibilities, build meaningful professional relationships and feel confident about what comes next.
Updated: 07/31/2026 04:25PM