Graduate College

Select Admission Program

For high-achieving BGSU undergraduate students completing their bachelor’s degree, admission to select graduate degree programs may be offered.

About BGSU Graduate College Select Admissions

The Graduate College has worked with several programs to create a unique admission opportunity based on students’ undergraduate academic achievements. We are excited to offer this streamlined admission pathway to select BGSU master’s degree programs. This opportunity allows students to take the next step to investing in their future with a seamless transition into graduate studies.

Key Benefits

  • Application fee waived
  • No letters of recommendation required
  • No personal statement required
  • No test scores required

Emails with admissions offers will be sent during the fall semester.

Eligibility and Participating Programs

General eligibility:

  • Enrolled in final 30 hours
  • Cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0 (some programs require a higher GPA)
  • Not participating in an Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s degree program
  • Not already admitted to a BGSU graduate program
  • Additional criteria as set by individual programs.

Questions? Contact

selectadmit@bgsu.edu

Review the list of undergraduate programs to see associated Select Admission graduate programs and any additional criteria.

FAQs

What is the BGSU Graduate College Select Admission program?

Qualified undergraduate students are offered admission to one or more master’s programs.

How is my admission offer determined?

Your degree, major, GPA, other academic qualifiers and master's program criteria determine which programs are included in your Select Graduate Admissions offer. Check your BGSU email for an offer letter. If you meet the criteria for a program you are interested in, but did not receive an offer via email, reach out to selectadmit@bgsu.edu with your BGSU ID number to inquire about your eligibility for BGSU Select Graduate Admissions. If you have specific questions about the program(s) you are offered, contact the Graduate Program Coordinator. Consider your interests, career goals and finances when deciding your next steps.

How do I accept my Select Admission offer?

To accept your admission offer through the Select Admission program, respond to your offer letter by the noted deadline, indicating the graduate program you wish to pursue. Once we receive your reply, you will receive a message with a link to officially take the next step in completing your graduate admission.

How much does it cost to pursue a master's degree at BGSU?

Tuition for master’s degree programs is different than undergraduate tuition. You can use the Graduate Calculator to provide an estimated cost of attendance by semester.

What graduate school funding opportunities exist through BGSU?

Many programs offer graduate assistantships, but availability varies. You will have the opportunity to indicate interest in a graduate assistantship on your application.

Updated: 10/30/2025 08:12AM