TO-DO LIST BEFORE VIRTUAL SOAR
- STEP 1: Pick a date for your Virtual SOAR by logging in to MyBGSU>Orientation Reservation (if you do not have your MyBGSU account, please set one up. Dates are available in June and July. Need help registering? Please email orientation@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-0353.
- STEP 2:
Complete your Writing Placement Essay by logging in to MyBGSU>Orientation>Placement Tests - STEP 3: Sign your Financial Responsibility Agreement by logging in to MyBGSU>Student Center>To Do
- STEP 4: Send final transcripts, college transcripts, AP scores to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible (most high schools and colleges will know how to do this, but the Office of Admissions contact info is 200 University Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403, or choosebgsu@bgsu.edu.
STEP 5:
ATTEND THE REQUIRED 30-MINUTE VIRTUAL SOAR WEBINAR
Save the date! By registering for Virtual SOAR, you’ve selected the date that you will attend the required 30-minute Virtual SOAR webinar. In this webinar, you’ll learn about your meeting with your academic advisor to work on your class schedule, paying your bill, move-in and Fall Welcome activities, getting involved on campus, COVID-19 safeguards BGSU is implementing for the fall and more. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions using our in-chat feature. The link for the Virtual SOAR webinar will be emailed a few days in advance of your SOAR date.
STEP 6:
CONNECT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
After your required 30-minute Virtual SOAR webinar, you will receive a link to prepare and schedule your 1:1 advising appointment for later in the summer.
STEP 8
ATTEND OPTIONAL SOAR WEBINARS
Scheduled throughout June, July and August, we’ve developed a full schedule of optional webinars with YOU in mind. While attendance is not required, we recommend you plan to participate so you feel prepared when it comes time to start classes in the Fall. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find a few that will cover topics you’re interested in. Parents and family members are welcome to participate, as well.
Review the full schedule of offerings here
Note: registration for these events will open throughout the summer. If an event you’re interested in does not have an open registration, don’t worry! Keep checking back, it will be open soon.
STEP 9
PLANNING TO LIVE ON CAMPUS? TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF YOUR FUTURE HOME!
Begin your virtual tour by selecting a hall to wander. Explore what is around the hall and what the hall looks like from the outside. Then, go on to visit the interior of the hall and the rooms to explore what each has to offer.
See each and every corner of our rooms
We’ll always have room for you!
You can commit to BGSU with your housing payment throughout the spring and summer – BGSU has no deadline. Log into MyBGSU>Housing and Meal Application.
STEP 11
VISIT OUR VIRTUAL RESOURCE FAIR
Here, you’ll find contact information for a number of campus resources. From ROTC to the Honors College, the Virtual Resource Fair is your connection to the BGSU offices, organizations and people who are excited to welcome you to campus.
