Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University provides educational experiences inside and outside the classroom that enhance the lives of students, faculty and staff. Students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. Within our learning community, we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where the creative ideas and achievements of all can benefit others throughout Ohio, the nation and the world.

Each of the major areas of study at Bowling Green State University holds high and explicit expectations for student learning; these expectations are embodied in learning outcomes for each of the majors. Even though the learning outcomes are necessarily different from major to major all share fundamental educational values, which are described by the University Learning Outcomes.

Our campuses offer the benefits of a major university, with the personal, teaching-centered feel of a small college. A place where students can Belong.We are all committed to providing a unique BG Experience, which starts with your first visit to campus. Caring faculty, personalized career planning and opportunities to lead – while serving others – means you can Stand Out from the crowd. In fact, BGSU is a No. 1 public university for student engagement, according to The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

From our facilities, which include next-generation teaching and learning spaces, to our unique program offerings, you’ll find a unique balance of individual learning and world-class resources that prepare you to compete and succeed after graduation. The Falcon Internship Guarantee, for example, ensures all BGSU students have the opportunity to participate in an internship/co-op or other experiential learning activity.

And with that experience, our graduates are prepared to Go Far, engaged in fulfilling careers and leadership in a global society. According to a national ranking by The Economist, BGSU is first among public universities in Ohio for boosting the earnings of our graduates 10 years after college.Our rankings, including being named as the most affordable of Ohio’s top-ranked colleges by Business Insider and our status as U.S. News & World Report tier-one national university, are only part of our story.

BGSU continues to move forward with great momentum. Our success is due to the hard work and accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends guided by the University’s vision, mission, and core values. Since our Strategic Plan’s initial adoption in 2009, the plan has been updated periodically to reflect significant changes inside and outside the institution in our spirit of innovation and as a national model for a premier learning community. The seven goals of the strategic plan will continue to serve us well when viewed as a “living document” that proactively evolves to address future circumstances and opportunities.

Throughout April and into early May, more than 500 students, faculty and staff participated in the forums and offered suggestions and feedback around the six core capabilities and competencies that are required for BGSU to reach its full potential.

The Bowling Green State University community is charged with developing, sustaining, and extending living, learning, and working environments that are fair, inclusive and welcoming for all members of the BGSU family. It is with this initiative in mind that this informational website was designed in order to serve those individuals who are new to the area and who have the need for diverse resources that are important to their acclimation to their new home.

All AIMS Scholars have a unique opportunity to strengthen their academic skills and to increase their likelihood for academic success in college. They will develop professional leadership skills required for advancement in mathematics and the sciences.The AIMS program has two scholarship packages with distinct requirements. The AIMS Standard scholarship is traditionally awarded to women and students of color with STEM majors. The AIMS BOSEF scholarship targets Ohio residents majoring in the following majors: chemistry, physics, biology, geology, environmental science, applied mathematics, engineering technology and with career goals related to renewable energy.Part of your success in college is dependent on the relationship you create with faculty mentors and academic advisors. The AIMS Program is designed to promote and strengthen these relationships.

We assist BGSU faculty, staff and students as well as regional partners to manage the research funding process - from conception to completion. We oversee all pre-award activities and are authorized to submit proposals and to receive awards from all external sources on behalf of BGSU. We are proud to assist Bowling Green State University in their world-class research efforts and innovative programs.

More and more students are discovering the advantages of a Bowling Green State University education. The sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll be able to start planning for the biggest adventure of your life. Apply to BGSU today, and get a head start on your future.At BGSU, we celebrate the diversity of our students in an atmosphere that encourages you to explore your cultural heritage. International students who choose BGSU will discover a welcoming community that challenges and supports students from all over the world. With more than 750 international students representing 77 countries, BGSU is committed to cultural diversity.

BGSU is committed to expanding intercultural communication and shared understanding. We believe that the exchange of ideas, cultural perceptions and political and social attitudes can improve the quality of life for all students.International Programs & Partnerships at BGSU coordinates and promotes international student and faculty exchanges while stimulating awareness on campus and in the community.