Bowling Green State University

Weeks of Welcome | Aug. 21 - Oct. 4

New experiences. Endless possibilities. Lifelong memories.

Get excited for Weeks of Welcome! Filled with events, activities and special guests, the BGSU Welcome Crew will kick off the festivities during move-in and won't stop until Fall Break! During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community to create your ultimate BGSU experience.

Weeks of Welcome events are designed to help you connect and prepare for the fall semester.

New Students

  • Aug. 22-23 – REQUIRED PROGRAMMING – Before the first day of classes, there will be a series of required programming and optional events for residential and commuter students designed to help you feel comfortable with campus, connect with new friends and explore resources to support your needs.

All Students

  • Weeks of Welcome is for new and returning students! From Aug. 21 through Oct. 4, you are invited to come to campus and design your ultimate BGSU experience. You have the choice to participate in a series of optional events and programs that interest you and are designed to welcome everyone to campus!

Bowling Green State University is ranked the
#1 university in Ohio for the student experience.
– The Wall Street Journal

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Visit the Falcon Launchpad

This information hub was created with the help of fellow Falcons to provide the best resources for your success. The BGSU Student Success Team wants to make sure you have everything you need to reach success, so we put it

Move-in Resources

New Student Move-in: Aug. 21-22
Returning Student Move-in: Aug. 24-25
Don't wait to review your move-in guide so you are prepared for your move-in day.

Move-in Time Sign-up will occur between May 20-Aug. 1.

Parent & Family Resources

If you are a student supporter, you can stay up-to-date with everything BGSU by signing up for our family newsletter.

You are also invited to follow the BGSU Family Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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