Academic partnerships
At the BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation, academic partnerships are a powerful tool to:
- Expand access to higher education
- Reduce the cost of a degree
- Prepare students for in-demand careers
- Strengthen Ohio’s economy by developing a pipeline of skilled professionals to meet regional and state workforce needs.
Our collaborations with regional institutions create clear, affordable pathways for students to earn associate and bachelor’s degrees while gaining the hands-on experience and technical skills that today’s workforce demands.
We’re helping students develop the technical expertise, critical thinking and real-world experience that employers across Ohio demand.
– Dr. Wael Mokhtar, dean, BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation
Toledo Public Schools partnership
What we offer
A dual enrollment program that allows students from the TPS Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo to earn college credit equivalent to nearly a year of classes at BGSU.
At the School of Aviation, TPS graduates may complete one of the following programs in just three years:
- Management and operations
- Flight technology and operations
With this partnership, TPS and BGSU aim to address crucial workforce needs in aviation across the region.
Toledo Public Schools and Bowling Green State University have a long-standing partnership focused on empowering learners, and this new collaboration underscores that commitment by creating a direct pathway for TPS students interested in aviation careers.
– Dr. Romules Durant, CEO and superintendent, Toledo Public Schools
Penta Career Center partnership
What we offer
A dual enrollment program that allows high school students to earn college credit at no cost while completing their career-technical education at Penta. Students are able to graduate with a high school diploma and a head start on a college degree.
Through this program, students can pursue:
- An Associate of Technical Study
- An Associate of Science
- Accelerated pathways to a bachelor’s degree in traditional or applied engineering
BGSU works closely with Penta to ensure students meet program requirements and are prepared to continue their education. The two institutions also are exploring flexible programming, which stacks smart automation training and academic coursework toward degree attainment.
This agreement will allow us to reinforce a pathway for students that will help provide an in-demand workforce catered to the manufacturing industry.
– Edward Ewers, superintendent, Penta Career Center
Terra State Community College partnership
What we offer
A 2+2 degree pathway that allows Terra State Community College students to transfer all credits from six eligible associate degree programs directly into any of the undergraduate programs in the BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation.
Students complete their first two years at Terra State and finish their bachelor’s degree at BGSU, gaining both academic and hands-on experience that employers value.
This seamless transfer model:
- Reduces the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree
- Promotes on-time graduation
- Supports workforce development in high-demand fields
By streamlining the transition from associate to bachelor's degrees, we are opening doors to incredible opportunities and ensuring that students receive top-tier education and hands-on experience.
– Ronald Schumacher, president, Terra State Community College
Updated: 11/17/2025 08:47AM