Join us for Falcon Family Weekend this fall!
Save the Dates
Oct. 18-20
Featured Events
Daily Event Schedule
Friday, Oct. 18
Saturday, Oct. 19
Sunday, Oct. 20
Cheer on the Falcons as a family at our home football game during Falcon Family Weekend!
Purchase tickets for the game in advance through the link below and receive discounted pricing starting at $6.
The link below also includes parking pass and RV parking information, parking maps and details about free student tickets and tickets for children aged 3 and under.
Plan your stay
Whether you are traveling hundreds of miles or right down the road from your house, the following information will help you plan your Family Weekend visit.
Parking
When you arrive, head to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and park in parking lot 7.
No parking permit or meter payment will be required between 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 through 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21 across campus.
Details about parking at Athletic events can be found on the Athletics ticket page.
Driving to BG
Bowling Green, Ohio is located near Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 6, on State Route 25. The University is on East Wooster Street between State Route 25 and Interstate 75. It is easily accessible from the Ohio Turnpike via exit 64/4A.
To ensure that you arrive at BGSU on time, we advise that you visit the ODOT website, call 419-373-4471 or call 1-888-2OH-ROAD for updates on any local construction that could delay your trip.
Flights
If you arrive by plane, we suggest that you rent a car for transportation or make arrangements for shuttle service. You can book a ride with BG Airport Shuttle or search online for other options in the Bowling Green area.
Airports Near BGSU:
- Toledo Express | 27 miles | 32 minute drive
- Detroit Metro | 69 miles | 1 hour and 5 minute drive
Amtrack
If you would like to travel by train, the closest Amtrack station is located in Toledo Ohio. From there, you will need to coordinate travel arrangements.
- Toledo Station | 22.3 miles | 26 minute drive
Overnight Accommodations
If you are planning on staying overnight as a guest in one of the residence halls, please make sure you and your student are familiar with the guest policies outlined in the Community Living Standards before your arrival. As a guest, you must be accompanied by your student at all times in the residence halls, as an overnight guest or just visiting.
- Best Western Falcon Plaza Motel | 0.8 miles | 4 minute drive
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Bowling Green | 1.4 miles | 5 minute drive
- Hampton Inn - Bowling Green | 1 mile | 5 minute drive
- Holiday Inn Express | 1.8 miles | 6 minute drive
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Bowling Green | 0.8 miles | 4 minute drive
- Fire Lake Camper Park | 5.8 miles | 11 minute drive
Additional overnight accommodations can be found in our surrounding communities. The City of Perrysburg is a 20 minute drive and the City of Findlay is a 30 minute to Bowling Green.
To register, log in to the Falcon Family Portal and complete the registration form. Registration for the weekend is FREE, but it is helpful for us to get a count of how many guests we will have on campus to help us plan our events.
Register for Falcon Family Weekend
How to log in to the Falcon Family Portal:
If you already have an account, simply click the registration link above, log in to the portal and scroll down on the Falcon Family Weekend portal page to complete the event registration form.
Don't have an account? That's okay! Just click the registration link above and you will be prompted to create a portal account. Once your account is created, head back to the Falcon Family Weekend portal page to complete your registration.
Please note: Just logging into the portal will not automatically register you for Falcon Family Weekend. You must complete event registration after logging in.
Adult Orange "Falcon Family Week" Long Sleeve T-shirt | $19.99
Youth Orange "Future Falcon" Long Sleeve T-shirt | $17.99
These limited edition BGSU shirts are only available for preorder because they are custom-designed for this year's event.* Once purchased, you can pick up your order at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union during check-in on Friday evening and Saturday morning. No shirts will be sold on site.
*All sales are final. No exchanges and purchases are exempt from Falcon Outfitters sales and discounts.
We are excited for your arrival! Please use the following instructions to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Arrival
To ensure that you arrive at BGSU on time, we advise that you visit the ODOT website, call 419-373-4471 or call 1-888-2OH-ROAD for updates on any local construction that could delay your trip. Please review the Plan your Stay section on this page for assistance with your travel and accommodations.
Check-in
Check-in will take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19.
At check-in, you will be greeted by the Parent and Family Connections staff, who will be able to answer any questions you have about Family Weekend.
At check-in you will receive the following:
- Family Weekend Event Schedule
- Campus Map
- Family Weekend T-shirt if pre-ordered by Sunday, Sept. 8.
Helpful Tip
Classes will be in session on Friday, Oct. 18. Be sure to coordinate with your student to see when their last class ends so you can plan for the best arrival time.
Updated: 07/22/2024 02:10PM