2025 New Student Housing Giveaway!25 lucky winners will get to pick a room in the residence hall of their choice before room selection officially begins, for themself AND a roommate of their choice! That's up to 50 winners – and the earlier you sign your housing agreement, the more chances you have to win!________________________How to EnterSign the 2025-26 Housing and Dining Agreement between Jan. 6 through April 30, 2025.You must be a new student admitted to BGSU for the Fall 2025 Semester to qualify.The month you sign your Housing and Dining Agreement determines how many entries you have into the contest. Each month five winners will be selected.Jan. 6-31 = 4 total entriesFeb. 1-28 = 3 total entriesMarch 1-31 = 2 total entriesApril 1-30 = 1 total entry​​​​​​​This year, an additional 5 students who sign their Housing and Dining Agreement on Jan. 6 will be selected to pick their room before selection!Complete your Housing Agreement TODAY!If you win, you can pick a bed in Centennial Hall, Conklin Hall, Kohl Hall, McDonald Hall, Kreischer or Offenhauer Towers – for yourself and one new BGSU student of your choice.New students who wish to live in Founders Hall must be members of the Honors Learning Community. Because of this, Founders Hall will not be available to select through this giveaway.The randomized drawing will occur by the third day of each month up until May 3. The Office of Student Housing will reach out to each winner through BGSU email and the phone number on file - make sure you have your voicemail box set up! If a winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, their right to the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.Upon accepting the prize by picking a room before standard room selection, winners agree to participate in social media and other marketing efforts to promote the giveaway.When contacted, the Office of Student Housing will discuss with each winner how to select a room for themself and their chosen roommate.________________________Important Details:Students are not required to have their $200 initial housing payment made to be eligible to win. However, before any student can be assigned to a room, the initial housing payment must be paid.The additional student who is pulled into the room by a winner must have their housing and meal plan agreement signed and paid their $200 initial payment at the time of the room selection. They must also be a new incoming student admitted at BGSU to qualify.This prize does not offer any discount on the housing rate, and each student assigned to a room through this giveaway will be responsible for the full payment of the room in accordance with their student bill. Cancellations to the agreement by May 1, 2025, will receive a 100% refund and will not be billed. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will be granted in accordance with the forfeiture schedule.If the winner does not submit an eligible student to be their roommate by the Office of Student Housing deadline, the remaining space will be forfeited.Once a student has won one of the 20 prizes, they will no longer be eligible to win the remaining prizes for this giveaway. Students who have agreed to be the roommate of one of the winners will also not be eligible.The beds selected by the winner and their roommate must be assigned to the same building. Any student who is assigned to a room through this giveaway does not have the right to their room assignment. If one of the students decides to do a room change into a different room/building or cancels their contract, the vacant bed will open up to standard room selection, and a random roommate may be assigned.Returning students who will be enrolled full-time at BGSU are not eligible to win. The Office of Student Housing is not responsible for prize notifications being marked as spam, junk or otherwise hidden from the recipient.

BGSU Women's Track and Field at Akron Invitational

The Early Alert Period runs from January 27 to February 9th. Early Alerts help you answer the question "HOW am I doing?" early in the semester so your Student Success Team can help you through any barriers you may be facing. Learn more about Early Alerts here: https://www.bgsu.edu/academic-advising/student-resources/early-alert-and-midterm-grading.html

2024-25 returning Student Housing and Meal Plan Application is open now through March 10!This may not be your first time going through the Housing Selection Process, but we have been doing this for years. Let us guide you so all you have to worry about is how you are going to accessorize your new space and all the new friends you are going to make next year.Returning students who have not lived on campus for two years (four semesters) as of the 2025 Fall semester are required to live on campus unless you meet one of our housing exemptions.Do you know what residence halls are available for Returning Students?Make sure you check out all the available halls for you. As a returning student, there might be a few that are new to you.Falcon HeightsFounders HallKreischer QuadOffenhauer TowersThe Village More info can be found at https://www.bgsu.edu/housing/current-students/returning-student-housing-guide.html

Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s):Abby Coon, M.S., Assistant Dean of Students for Student Care and Support, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students Ashley Hartman, MPH, CHES®, OCPC (She/Her/Hers), Health Educator – Mental Health Focus, Office of Health and Wellness, Division of Community Well-Being Session Type: Info SessionSession Category: Success & BelongingDuration: 45 minutesLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:As a public university for the public good, BGSU prioritizes community well-being and belonging to ensure that Falcons do not struggle alone. One way BGSU prioritizes this community-wide responsibility to support students is through the Student of Concern Report tool. In this session, you will learn how to submit a Student of Concern Report to share your concerns for a student going through a personal hardship (e.g., mental health or physical health concern, food or financial insecurity, disruption to others, behavioral concerns). You will also learn how these referrals help the Office of the Dean of Students support and advocate for students and connect them to resources.In this session, you will:Define the purpose of the Student of Concern Report. Identify instances when it is appropriate to submit a Student of Concern Report. Explain how to write and submit a Student of Concern Report. Describe the process after a Student of Concern Report is submitted. Identify effective strategies for communicating with a student before and after a Student of Concern Report is submitted. To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 Health & Wellness CFE Session Registration form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf 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.

Pickleball at the Student Recreation CenterJanuary 13 – May 2Available on Fridays on the MAC Court from 11 AM – 1 PMEquipment available for complimentary use. SRC membership not required for pickleball play during these specified times. Reserve a court at https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/student-recreation-center/MACReservations.htmlFun, social & enjoyed by all skill levels – pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports nationwideFor more information contact Julia Adams:jthatch@bgsu.edu, recwell@bgsu.edu, 419.372.2000 or 419.372.7458

BGSU Women's Swimming & Diving vs Buffalo - Senior Night (Jan. 31)

In this webinar, we will explore the graduate programs offered at Bowling Green State University. Topics will also include admissions requirements, campus services, the application process, tuition and fees and financial support. There will also be an opportunity for Q and A.Register Now!

Are you passionate about wellness and looking to boost your public speaking skills? The Wellness Ambassador training is for you!As a Wellness Ambassador, you’ll:Present to classes, student organizations, athletic teams, and more.Encourage students to stay safe, be engaged bystanders, and navigate college life confidently.Build leadership skills and gain experience in public speaking.Create presentations and develop scripts on wellness topics.Attend national and regional peer education conferences.This program is open to students of all majors and ages, offering a supportive community and opportunities to make a real impact. Ready to get involved? Register today to attend the training and we will see you on the 31st!For anymore questions please check out the Wellness Ambassadors page or email wellness@bgsu.edu

Claim your FREE ticket to cheer on the Toledo Walleye through @engagement_bgsu on Jan. 20— follow the instagram ahead of time to be sure you reserve your spots, tickets are limited and first come, first serve! 🎟️🚌 Departure from BGSU Skybank: 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 🏟️ Game Time: 7 p.m. at the Huntington CenterStudents going are required to take transportation offered through the university for this bus trip.Questions? Reach out to Student Engagement at engage@bgsu.edu.GO FISH!🏒💙💛------------------------Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!

BGSU Women's Swimming & Diving vs Toledo - Senior Night (Jan. 31)

BGSU Ice Hockey at Northern Michigan University

Staff and students of the BGSU Dance Program proudly present the Winter Dance Concert Friday & Saturday, January 31 and February 1, in the Wolfe Center's Donnell Theatre. The Winter Dance Concert features contemporary and tap dance works choreographed by Colleen Murphy, Tammy Starr and Adrienne Letner, as well as select undergraduate works.