Bowling Green University Information
Bowling Green State University is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, about 25 miles south of Toledo, down I-75. Founded in 1910, originally as a "normal school" (teacher college), BGSU now offers a variety of degrees in a broad range of subjects.
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Types of Academic Colleges
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Undergraduate students studying at Bowling Green State University will choose a major that is housed within one of the five main colleges of study: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education & Human Development, Health & Human Services, Musical Arts, or Technology. Graduate programs are also available.
Time Frame of Courses
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Courses are offered at Bowling Green State University year-round. Fall semester runs from late August to mid-December. Spring semester runs from mid-January to early May. Two 6-week summer sessions are offered. The first is mid-May to late June; the second is late June to early August. A special 8-week session starts in mid-June.
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Types of Learning Methods
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Bowling Green State University offers many courses right on campus for both on- and off-campus students. Distance learning options are also available. A satellite location can be found at Firelands College, located in Sandusky, Ohio. Some choose to do a semester abroad.
Special Programs Offered
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Bowling Green State University offers special courses and orientation sessions for first-year students. Springboard is a mentoring program. Tutors for athletes and non-athletes help students with coursework. The Honors Program offers accelerated learning.
Types of Athletics
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Bowling Green State University Falcons are proud of their NCAA sports teams. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey and soccer. Women's teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball.
Famous Ties
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Bowling Green State University boasts its share of famous alumni, including Tim Conway, Eva Marie Saint, Bernie Casey, Nate Thurman and many more.
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Resources
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