Bowling Green State University

Create Good with Us

For the 6th year in a row
Top 5 in the nation, #1 university in Ohio,
students say they would choose again

The Wall Street Journal

As a public university for the public good, Bowling Green State University is redefining student success for 21st century and driving educational, economic and cultural vitality for the region, state, nation and beyond.

With forward momentum, the University remains steadfast in its mission to empower students to have a great college experience, great career and great life. Bowling Green is developing unique public-private and public-public partnerships and new, relevant and meaningful academic programs to meet the workforce needs of Ohio and beyond.

Bowling Green is unwavering in its commitment to lead high-impact, relevant research and creative activities. As an anchor of the region, the University hosts hundreds of world-class arts and athletics events every year. Above all, it is the students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, parents, families and community members that move the University forward each and every day.

We create good, together, and we are most grateful for your support.

Regards,

Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D.
President

#1 public university in Ohio for career prep

The Wall Street Journal

Economic Impact

BGSU contributes to a more prosperous Ohio economy that benefits key stakeholders of students, taxpayers and society.

BGSU contributes $3.1B to state economy in 2021-22, economic impact study shows

BGSU is Top 5 in the nation – #1 in Ohio – Student-Recommended University

BGSU only university in the Midwest selected for groundbreaking national career-readiness initiative

Bowling Green launches nation's first customizable AI + X bachelor’s degree

Record-breaking enrollment for the second year in a row

BGSU a leader in championing solutions to improve Ohio's water quality

A national leader in Life Design, equipping students with the tools to get the most out of their college experience.

Transforming with Excellence

Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center

Home to the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business,the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center is among one of the most modern and innovative learning environments for business education in the nation. The Maurer Center opened to students in 2020 and connects the iconic Hanna Hall with a 50,000-square-foot addition featuring high-concept, high-tech learning facilities to encourage active collaboration for future business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Alumni Gateway

During its 100th Homecoming anniversary celebration in 2022, BGSU dedicated the new Alumni Gateway at the corner of Thurstin Avenue and Court Street on the western edge of campus, where the former Administration Building once stood. The gateway resembles the original campus gateway that was located in the same spot, showcasing the University’s historic buildings with open walkways and sprawling green space while seamlessly connecting the University to the city of Bowling Green, ranked as one of America’s best college towns.

Stroh Center

The Stroh Center is home to athletic events, concerts, student activities, lectures, commencement ceremonies, and campus and community events. The state-of-the-art facility opened in 2011, seating approximately 5,000 and includes a main arena, auxiliary gym, box office and team lounge, as well as Schmidthorst Heritage Hall, Anderson Club and Falcon Team Store.

University Hall

The iconic University Hall welcomes visitors to campus and provides a central location for programs that are fundamental to the BGSU experience.

Moseley Hall

Moseley Hall, the original science building on campus, now features state-of-the- art, flexible laboratory and classroom spaces accommodating a broad range of science disciplines – biology, chemistry, geology and medical laboratory sciences.

Kokosing Hall

In 2023, BGSU opened Kokosing Hall to house the School of the Built Environment, bringing the architecture and construction management programs together under one roof. Featuring a 22,900-square-foot expansion of the Park Avenue building, the renovated and expanded facility provides collaboration spaces to incorporate student engagement with corporate partners, students,faculty and alumni and is creating opportunities for growth in new programs such as facilities management, sustainability and landscaping.

Greek Village

Home to the University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life, Greek Village opened its doors in 2016, creating a hub for chapter operations and the Greek community. Greek Village is considered on-campus housing with a variety of townhouse layouts and is located along Wooster Street, close to the Jerome Library and Fine Arts Center.

Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center

The Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center opened in 2016, featuring a complete renovation and addition of South Hall. The state-of-the-art facility is home to the School of Media and Communication, which includes the communication, journalism and public relations, and media production and studies departments and houses video and audio production suites, virtual sets, live reporting spaces, and manual and robotic cameras.

Mitchell B. McLeod Hall

Mitchell B. McLeod Hall, prominently located adjacent to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, underwent a significant renovation in 2022 to house the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design. With an emphasis on inclusive and collaborative spaces for students to work with Life Design coaches, the facility opened in 2023, with BGSU as the only university in the nation to have two endowed centers dedicated to student success.

Central Hall

Central Hall, the former Business Administration Annex, opened in 2021 after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to house the BGSU School of Nursing. The facility includes classrooms, a nursing skills lab, computerized manikins, and simulation rooms to mimic a hospital environment, allowing for program expansion to meet the growing demand for nurses.

Wolfe Center for the Arts

With its stunning architectural design, the Wolfe Center for the Arts has served as a world class venue for art galleries, performances, classes and alumni events on campus since 2011. The distinctive 100,000 square-foot Wolfe Center is part of the BGSU Arts Corridor, located between the Fine Arts Building and the Moore Musical Arts Center, highlighting the University's commitment to a stronger, more vibrant and dynamic community through the arts .

Health and Human Services

In 2016, BGSU opened the newly renovated College of Health and Human Services, following the relocation of the Health Center. In alignment with the Campus Master Plan, the building's 25,000-squarefoot total renovation modernized academic learning areas, including classroom and research facilities, a teaching kitchen, a food science lab and collaborative spaces.

Falcon Health Center

Through a public-private partnership, the Wood County Hospital opened the Falcon Health Center on the BGSU campus in 2013, providing services for students, faculty, staff and the community. The 23,000-square-foot facility is located at the corner of E. Wooster Street and S. College Drive, featuring private exam and procedure rooms, immunizations, general radiology, lab and blood draw, a drivethru pharmacy and more.

BG Flight Center

BGSU and the Bowling Green Flight Center, owned by North Star Aviation, launched an innovative partnership in 2015, making BGSU one of the few universities in the nation to have an airport on its campus. Since the partnership began, the Bowling Green Flight Center has constructed over 40,000 square feet of new facilities and has more than doubled flight operations, classroom and office space.

Centennial Hall

Centrally located on campus, Centennial Hall shares a courtyard with Kohl Hall and is steps away from Carillon Place dining center.

Falcon Heights

Falcon Heights is located near the math and science buildings and is a short walk to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Social House @ the Oaks

The Oaks Dining Center is located near the BowenThompson Student Union and several residence halls and features a wide variety of dining stations. It is known for its environmentally friendly features, including a green roof with herbs, a live roof panel system and storm water reclamation system.

Carillon Place

Located next to Centennial Hall, Carillon Place was built with the environment in mind and features a rotating menu of health-focused options. With glass exposure for natural light and the use of tray-less dining to save on waste, the facility utilizes numerous systems and processes to be deemed environment-friendly.

Student Recreation Center

The Student Recreation Center underwent extensive renovations in 2014 to modernize the architectural plan and upgrade fitness equipment. The expanded facilities include a weight/strength area, cardio equipment, activity courts, a 35-foot climbing wall, space for personal training and group exercises, a pool spectator area and more. The Student Recreation Center is among an elite group of facilities across the country that have earned Official Hammer Strength Training Center status, with specialized equipment that showcases a commitment to the highest standard of training.