A nationally ranked university and a caring community with the resources you need to succeed.

• Go at your own pace, on your schedule.
• Get support from application to graduation.

If you’re on this page, you are already thinking about college. But which school is the right fit?

BGSU is a nationally ranked public university in northwest Ohio. Our exclusive scholarship is designed to optimize your educational investment.

We know it’s not easy to go to school and hold down a job. That’s why we offer flexible programs, lots of options and real people to answer your questions.

BGSU is a place where you can thrive personally and professionally, whether you are here to:

Flexible, online programs that allow you to study when you want, where you want.

Health care. Business. Engineering. No matter where your career path takes you, you’ll find a BGSU Online program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills for success.

We offer everything from graduate certificates and top-ranked master’s level courses to one of the nation’s best online bachelor’s programs for veterans. It’s your journey. Go where you want.

And no need to worry about stressful tests. BGSU has no GRE or GMAT requirements for our graduate programs.

BGSU does online right. We are the only university in Ohio and one of just nine in the nation to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs and our commitment to distance learners.

• Online undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs
• Condensed 7-week courses that help you fit college into your busy schedule

Our online programs feature: 

• The same world-class faculty as our in-person programs, many of whom are trained for online teaching
• Easy navigation and timely feedback 
• Classes that promote connection between students and faculty
• Academic and technical support

Do you have previous college credit? BGSU evaluates credits from all accredited institutions and from the military. You may even get credit for your experiences outside of a formal classroom (we call that a prior learning assessment credit).