Housing

Undergraduate students are required to live on campus their first two years (four semesters) of their academic career. There are some exemptions to the two year residency requirement and the Office of Student Housing encourages all students to review the residency requirement and other housing policies to confirm they are required to live on campus. Please note: International students who will be living on campus must pay the full semester housing fee before they arrive.

Housing Application 

Students who are required to live on campus will need to complete a Housing Application through the BGSU Housing Portal. Our 2025-26 housing application will open January 6, 2025 and will close at 11:59 pm EST on July 31, students will need to digitally sign the housing agreement and make their initial $200 housing payment by July 31 to guarantee on-campus housing.

If you are a student who is required to live on campus and applying after the July 31 deadline you will need to contact the Office of Student Housing to request a room and begin the process with the Bursar to clear you for on-campus housing.

It is important to know that after the July 31 deadline there will be limited space and the Office of Student Housing may not be able to guarantee on-campus housing. 

Student Housing

419-372-2011

housing@bgsu.edu

Living On-Campus

Please note that if you are living on-campus and have paid your housing deposit, new students will be permitted to move into their permanent fall housing assignment on Monday, August 19, 2024. Students arriving before Monday, August 19th need to contact our office to determine if they can move in early. However, students may be responsible for making their own off-campus overnight accommodations. The Office of Student Housing has all the information you will need to know about Move-In Time. If you have any questions please contact their office. New international students living on-campus will NOT need to sign up for a Move-In Time. If you arrive on Monday, August 19, or Tuesday, August 20, you can move directly into your permanent academic year room assignment upon your arrival to campus. Contact the Office of Student Housing for detailed information regarding BGSU housing requirements, residence hall rooms, meal plans and housing options.

Attention Graduate Students!

BGSU Off-Campus Student Services provides you with the most updated information about available rentals, find roommates and connect to other important resources.

Undergraduate Housing

Living away from home within a new and diverse community will allow you many opportunities for friendship, fun and personal growth. We hope you find everything you need to be successful academically and personally here at BGSU. Remember, the Residence Life staff is here to help answer any questions or concerns and to welcome you to the campus community. BGSU offers on-campus housing to students. Pillows and bedding are NOT provided, but may be purchased in town or brought along. Students will be required to sign a legally binding housing contract upon arrival.

Graduate Housing

A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available in Bowling Green for an estimated cost of $325 per month. There are also some apartments available, with estimated rents ranging from $400 to $600 per month. These apartments may be furnished or unfurnished. When renting, you must pay a security deposit (1-3 months’ rent) and sign a lease, which is a legally binding contract; some landlords may also require you to have a U.S. citizen as a guarantor, which is an individual who becomes responsible for covering any rental payments if you are unable to. At the beginning, you will need about $500 to $1,500 to secure an apartment. It would be wise to secure off-campus accommodations prior to your arrival to Bowling Green. Please keep in mind that off-campus housing options become more limited toward the beginning of each semester. Therefore, DO NOT wait until the last minute to explore your options.

As an option, BGSU offers graduate students the Falcon Landing apartments, conveniently located on Wooster Street directly across from campus. Your rent includes all your furniture and internet service. Your rent will be conveniently billed by the BGSU Bursar office and placed on your student account. One bedroom (10-month lease) is approximately $640 per month. NO DEPOSIT. NO APPLICATION FEE. Contact their office for more information about leasing: falconlanding@bgsu.edu or (419) 806-4478.