New year. New semester. New memories to make.
The BGSU Welcome Crew will host a series of events starting the first week back and continuing until Spring Break, designed to kick off the semester with exciting winter-themed activities to welcome you back to campus!
During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community to design your ultimate BGSU experience.
Bowling Green State University is ranked the
#1 university in Ohio for the student experience.
– The Wall Street Journal
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 7pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Theatre, Room 206
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
301 BTSU and 100 University Hall
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 9:10am to 2:20pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom
Additional events will be added throughout winter break, so check back often.
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 2pm to 4pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 3:30pm to 5:20pm
Admissions: $5 | Skate rentals: $3Sat, Feb 7, 2026 6:07pm to 9:07pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Slater Family Ice Arena
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112
$2 Donation SuggestedSun, Feb 8, 2026 6pm to 8pm
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112
$2 Donation SuggestedMon, Feb 9, 2026 9am to 9:30am
Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 9, 2026 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Admissions: $3 | Skate rentals: $3Mon, Feb 9, 2026 5pm to 6pm
Student Recreation Center, First Floor Lounge
Mon, Feb 9, 2026 6pm to 8pm
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 427
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 11am to 12:30pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 220
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 10am to 3pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 4pm to 5pm
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 427
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 11:45am to 1pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 316
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 12pm to 4pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 427
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 2pm to 4pm
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 6pm to 8pm
Kreischer Hall, Sundial (Freddie Room)
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 10:10pm to 11pm
Admissions: $3 | Skate rentals: $2Fri, Feb 13, 2026 11am to 1pm
Student Recreation Center, Multi-Activity Court
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 7pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Theatre, Room 206
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
301 BTSU and 100 University Hall
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 5pm to 7pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 5pm
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Physical Sciences Building, BGSU Planetarium, Room 112
$2 Donation SuggestedTue, Feb 17, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 9:10am to 2:20pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4pm to 7pm
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 6pm to 8pm
Kreischer Hall, Sundial (Freddie Room)
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 5pm to 6pm
Kreischer Hall, Sundial, Freddie Room
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 7:07pm to 10:07pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Slater Family Ice Arena
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2pm to 4pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2pm to 3pm
Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve, Rotary Nature Center
Free and open to the publicSat, Feb 21, 2026 6:07pm to 9:07pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Slater Family Ice Arena
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 6:07pm
Sun, Feb 22, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Bowling Green, Ohio, Stroh Center
Jan. 9
Registration for spring semester orientation is now open. Log in to MyBGSU > Orientation Reservations to secure your spot.
Jan. 9-11
If you are going to be moving to BGSU for the first time in January, WELCOME! And if you are a student returning to campus, WELCOME BACK!
Stay up-to-date with everything BGSU by signing up for our family newsletter and following the BGSU Family Facebook and Instagram accounts.
The Falcon Launchpad is an information hub 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 all in one place for your convenience.
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.