STEP 1: CREATE YOUR MYBGSU ACCOUNT & CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY
- Use the BGSU ID number on your Certificate of Admission from the Office of Admissions to set-up and activate your MyBGSU account.
- BGSU will use this email address to communicate important information to you, including information about Orientation and fall welcome events.
- Access the Falcon Forward First Year Success Canvas Shell (as soon as you receive the email invitation to join).
STEP 2: SCHEDULE YOUR ORIENTATION
- Spring 2023 orientation registration will open on Nov. 1 and will take place on January 6.
- Summer 2023 orientation registration will open on Feb. 1 and will take place on the following dates:
- May 25, 31
- June 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20, 21, 23 (virtual), 24, 26, 27, and 29
- If you are an international student, please visit the International Programs and Partnerships website for more information on your orientation.
STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR WRITING PLACEMENT ESSAY
- You can complete your placement essay by logging in to MyBGSU>Orientation>Placement Tests
STEP 4: COMPLETE ALL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) BGSU’s school code - 003018
- Make your payment for tuition or sign-up for a payment plan by logging in to MyBGSU>Student Center>Select My Account
- Please note, your spring bill will be issued on Dec. 1 and due on Jan. 1. Questions? Visit Taking Care of Your Bill
STEP 5: SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS
- The Office of Admissions needs you to send the following documents as soon as possible. Most high schools and colleges will know how to do this:
- Final Transcripts
- College Transcripts (If applicable)
- AP Scores
STEP 6: START BUILDING YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE
Prior to your orientation date, you will receive communication from an Academic Advisor and Planner through your BGSU email to gather more information and help build your class schedule. They will take into consideration information about your interests, goals, major requirements, previous college credit, placement exams and BG perspective requirements.
It's important to understand that course scheduling will happen both before and after your orientation date so we encourage you to check your BGSU email for updates and review the new student class registration process prior to orientation.
New Student Class Registration
STEP 7: BRING ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS WITH YOU
- Any questions and/or concerns that arise after reviewing the advising information
- College transcripts that have not yet been turned in to the Office of Admissions
- A jacket or sweater
- One of the following forms of identification:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license with photo
- State-issued photo ID card
- Passport with photo
- Military ID card
STEP 8: CONNECT WITH OTHER 2023 INCOMING STUDENTS
- Hundreds of future BGSU students join our 'BGSU Incoming Class of 2023' Facebook Group every week. The group is exclusively for new and transfer students and worth creating a Facebook account for, if you don't have one already.
- Get to know other students before you move-in, find someone to create a room selection group with, get advice from your peers ... and more!
Request to Join the Facebook Group
