Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University requires at least 122 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Bowling Green State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Bowling Green State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at Bowling Green State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Bowling Green State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Bowling Green State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Bowling Green State University?

Bowling Green State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Bowling Green State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bowling Green State University

When choosing a major, Bowling Green State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bowling Green State University.

Student Designed Majors

Bowling Green State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Bowling Green State University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowling Green State University

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Does Bowling Green State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Bowling Green State University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Bowling Green State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Bowling Green State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Bowling Green State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Bowling Green State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bowling Green State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Bowling Green State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Bowling Green State University.

Does Bowling Green State University Require Internships?

🟨 Bowling Green State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Bowling Green State University

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Bowling Green State University Library

The main library on campus is the William T. Jerome Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Bowling Green State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Bowling Green State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Bowling Green State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bowling Green State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Bowling Green State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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