Move-in

We are excited to roll out the orange carpet and extend a warm welcome to all our incoming residents. At BGSU, we believe that your housing isn’t just a place to sleep - it’s a place of excitement, a community of friends, and the center of your Falcon journey. The Office of Student Housing is here to ensure your comfort, safety, and happiness so you can focus on what truly matters – making the most of your college experience!

Welcome home, Falcons!

Early Move-in
Group/Organization Move-in
Move-in Resources

Move-in Times

New and Transfer Move-in - Aug. 20 and 21
Move-in time sign-up closes: Thursday, Aug. 1
New and transfer students gain access to move-in time sign-up during their randomized room selection time and will be able to schedule their move-in times right after they pick their rooms. 

Returning Student Move-in - Aug. 23 and 24
Move-in time sign-up closes: Thursday, Aug. 1
Returning students gain access to move-in time sign-up during their randomized room selection time and will be able to schedule their move-in times right after they pick their rooms.

Before you arrive, make sure you are prepared.

  • Print, fill out, and display your residence hall vehicle sign on your windshield before arrival.
  • Note your move-in route color; you will follow these color signs through campus to get to your hall. 
  • Make sure your bill is paid in full. Check-in at the welcome tent only happens once the Office of the Bursar clears you to live on campus. If you have an outstanding bill you won’t be able to move into your room. 
  • Pack Smart. If it doesn’t fit in a compact car, you may have overpacked. We recommend bringing extra non essential things back to campus after you get settled, fall break is just around the corner. 
  • Unbox, assemble, and prep your large items at home. This means less trash runs and a quicker move-in.
  • Don’t head to your hall when you arrive. Your first stop is the welcome tent at the Stroh Center Parking Lot. This is where you will check-in and get your room key.

Arriving on campus, your check-in process

If you arrive on campus on Aug. 21-22 (new students) or Aug. 24-25 (returning students), DO NOT go straight to your residence hall. You MUST go through the welcome tent check-in process at the Stroh Center.

  • Enter Bowling Green from I-75 and head West on Wooster Street toward campus and follow the signs to the welcome tent check-in in the Stroh Center parking lot.
  • When you arrive on campus, make sure your vehicle sign is filled out and placed on your windshield.
  • Arrive during your scheduled move-in appointment. If you have a noon move-in time, that means you should arrive between 12–1 p.m.
  • Vehicles that will be going through the welcome tent must be no higher than 7 feet.
  • Vehicles higher than this height will be directed to a specific lane when entering the welcome tent and will pull off next to the tent.
  • Do not get out of the vehicle during check-in. Check-in will be easier if the student is sitting in the driver's seat or front passenger seat.
Stroh Center Drone

BGSU Stroh Center

1535 E Wooster St.
Bowling Green, OH 43403

  • Have your BG1 Card, or photo ID, ready to show the move-in team when you reach the welcome tent.
  • Have your move-in ticket QR code ready, either printed or on your phone.
  • Once the move-in team has checked you in, you will be given your room key.
  • After our staff has answered any questions you may have, you will be released to your residence hall. Do not leave the tent without your BG1 Card and your room key.

Late or early check-in

  • If you arrive late for your move-in time, don’t worry. When you arrive at the Stroh Center, a staff member will be able to help you. There is NO NEED to call our office if you are late.
  • If you arrive before move-in begins for the day, we ask that you wait to pull into the Stroh Center parking lot until your time to check in.
  • If you arrive after move-in has ended for the day, you will need to go to your residence hall and check in at the front desk.

Residence hall arrival

When you arrive at your residence hall, you will have 15 minutes to unload your vehicle and move it to long-term parking (Lots R, 5 & 12)

  • Once you arrive at your residence hall, you can grab a move-in box or use your own to unload your vehicle. You won't need to unload by yourself; there will be move-in volunteers ready to help.
    Make sure one person stays with your vehicle at all times while unloading.
  • After 15 minutes, you will need to move your vehicle to long-term parking.
    If you are keeping a vehicle on campus, you will need to leave your car in Lot 12, which is the residential student parking lot. 

Updated: 05/12/2025 01:27PM