New student move-in is Aug. 19-20. To learn more about move-in times, packing and what to expect when you arrive on campus, check out our Move-in resources. 

Get Professional Help Healing from a Romantic Break-Up Are you struggling after the end of a romantic relationship? The Psychological Services Center (PSC) at BGSU is offering a free, short-term 7-week therapy program to help students heal and cope with the challenges of a difficult break-up. Who can participate? BGSU undergraduate and graduate students (age 18+) who are experiencing difficulties such as: Painful thoughts, memories, or emotions related to a break-up Trouble setting boundaries or moving forward after the relationship ends Overthinking the break-up Complicated feelings or behaviors related to sex after the relationship Feeling lost or uncertain about identity after the break-up Other stressors connected to the end of a relationship When and where? Services begin in late August 2026 and continue through early December 2026. Sessions will be held at the Psychological Services Center, Room 300, Psychology Building, on the BGSU campus. Who provides services? Students will meet individually with doctoral graduate students in BGSU’s Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Program. The program is supervised by Dr. Annette Mahoney, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience. Cost and enrollment Services are provided at no cost. Space is limited. For more information about eligibility and scheduling, contact Dr. Annette Mahoney at amahone@bgsu.edu, (419) 308-4070, or (419) 372-0282.

Concourse Syllabus is a new tool in Canvas for creating accessible syllabi that can be published online as PDFs.  In this session, you'll learn how to navigate the interface, customize your syllabus, and enter course-specific information such as assessments and schedules. We'll also review the required syllabus elements needed to comply with university policy and state requirements. Facilitators: Anna Rood, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence; Holly Barber, Instructional Designer, Center for Faculty Excellence  Session Type: Working Session  Session Category: Engagement & Belonging, Technology & Innovation   Duration: 90 minutes  In this session, you will:  Review the BGSU Syllabus Template within Concourse Syllabus.  Identify functionality and features of Concourse Syllabus.  Identify required and publicly available syllabus components.  Customize the BGSU Syllabus Template for your course.  To register for this event, use the Fall 2026 CFE-Facilitated Session Registration Form.  Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event.  [You will receive the Zoom link one day before the event.]  For more information on this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.    If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.   If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at cfe@bgsu.edu.

Don't sit in your room and eat alone! Find your flock over a good dinner and conversation. Meet your neighbors in your residence hall lobby by 4:30 p.m., then head to the dining location as a group. Stay for a little bit or a while. After you're done with dinner, head to the required Residence Hall Floor Meeting to learn about life in your residence hall, community policies and the Weeks of Welcome schedule.  ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer back to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 19-Oct. 2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Now that you've officially joined the Falcon Flock - it's time to forge new friendships.  The BGSU Welcome Crew will greet all new commuter students with an opportunity to get to know other first-time Falcons before the rest of the required new student programs begin. Check-in at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (BTSU). After the social, the crew will lead you to Convocation, your official new student academic welcome.  ------------------------ 🚩 Your attendance at this event is required if this is the first year you are attending BGSU full-time as a non-residential student. However, your attendance is excused if you have an approved absence. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 19-Oct. 2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Welcome to your new home at BGSU! Now that you've unpacked, it's time to meet your neighbors. During your residence hall floor meeting, you will learn about life in your residence hall, community policies and the Weeks of Welcome schedule.  You will also get to know your: Resident Advisor (RA) Hallmates Hall Directors Up Next: You will head to your next required program for your official new student academic welcome – Convocation. ------------------------ 🚩 Your attendance at this event is required if this is the first year you are attending BGSU full-time and living in the on-campus Resdience Halls. However, your attendance is excused if you have an approved absence. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 19-Oct.2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Get ready for a new school year with BGSU Men's Soccer as the Falcons host Wright State for the Back to School Bash. Bring your family, friends and classmates to Cochrane Stadium for an exciting night of college soccer and a celebration designed to welcome fans back to campus. Whether you're a BGSU student, returning Falcon or member of the Bowling Green community, this is the perfect way to kick off the school year with Falcon pride.  

Convocation is the official campus welcome for new students to the University. It celebrates the importance of academic excellence, innovation, integrity and discovery—all of the things that make up the ultimate university experience. Featured presenters, such as BGSU President Dr. Rodney K. Rogers and other academic and student leaders, will share their insights to empower you to explore and appreciate the values of belonging at BGSU. After Convocation, head over to the BTSU oval for Flock the Block, a Weeks of Welcome event you won’t want to miss! For Parents and Families:  Watch the Convocation livestream ------------------------ 🚩 Your attendance at this event is required if this is the first year you are attending BGSU full-time. This includes transfer, commuting and international students. However, your attendance is excused if you have an approved absence. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 19-Oct. 2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

The BGSU Welcome Crew pulled out all the stops with this iconic Weeks of Welcome event.  Embrace the beginning of your college journey by having an epic night at Flock the Block while participating in the following at this event:* Glow party Bumper Cars DJ Fire pits Giant games Bungee Trampoline Putt-Putt Late Night Snacks at the Social House and so much more! 👉Be sure to bring your BG ID to the event so you are able to swipe into the Oaks!  *Some attractions may require a waiver. During the event, stop by a waiver table to participate. ⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page. ------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 19-Oct. 2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.