Upcoming Important Dates

Visit Registration & Records Fall 2025 Academic Calendar page for important dates including deadlines for dropping and adding classes for specific course sessions (e.g., 15-week course, First 7-Week Session, etc.).

Friday, Sept 19 - Last day to apply for Fall graduation through your MyBGSU Student Account. Visit our Graduation Checklist page to review your graduation readiness.

Writing Accountability Group

Do you need a designated time and space to get some writing done? Join your fellow graduate students as we work on seminar papers, theses, dissertations, or whatever else is calling your name!

The Graduate College will provide a quiet space, light refreshments, structured time, and comradery. You bring yourself, a device or a writing utensil and paper

Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

403 University Hall

Click to Register*

Theses and Dissertations

Visit the Graduate College Theses & Dissertations page for helpful guides to starting, formatting, and completing your thesis or dissertation. Find more information on:

• Thesis/Dissertation Handbook
• File Formats and Templates
• Converting your Document to PDF
• Submission & Approval of your Manuscript
• Delayed Publication and Copyright Information
• Accessibility

Plan to take an ETD Workshop in October or November for more help with Formatting Your ETD or Making Your ETD Accessible & Acrobat Pro Requirements.

Keep track of Important Dates and Deadlines for your Thesis or Dissertation.

Fall 2025 Awards

BGSU’s Graduate College proudly celebrates the achievements and scholarly promise of our graduate students through a range of awards, fellowships, and competitions that recognize excellence in research, creative work, and teaching, as well as support professional development. Below are awards with upcoming deadlines for nomination.

Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Development

Supports research and professional development expenses through competitive funding.

Self-nomination | October 1 deadline | $1000, $750, and $500 Awards

Distinguished Thesis Award

Recognizes outstanding master's theses in Biological Sciences and Humanities

Department nomination | October 15 deadline | $500 Award

Graduate Student Teaching Award

Recognizes excellence in teaching roles as TAs or TIs.

Self-nomination | November 15 deadline | $500 Award

Fall 2025 Funding for Professional Development

The Graduate Student Senate sponsors the GSS Funding for Professional Development designed to assist graduate students with the expenses associated with attending conferences, seminars, tours, research trips, career fairs, and similar professional development experiences. FPD may also be used to fund accredited professional memberships.

Visit GSS Funding for Professional Development for more details.

Applications are due September 19, 2025 @11:59PM via Qualtrics survey on Canvas. Contact gss@bgsu.edu if you need added to the GSS Canvas.

GSS Fall Carnival

Celebrate the fall semester in a fun, relaxed environment with carnival-style games, food, and prizes. Connect with graduate students across departments and disciplines. Family welcomed!

Friday, Sept 19 | 4-7 p.m.

228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day 2025 will help you navigate a changing job market with confidence. Sessions on:

• Understanding Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 and its impact on graduate education 
• Shifting career trajectories and opportunities 
• Crafting an effective elevator pitch 
• Managing stress during transitions 

Keynote Address:

Navigating Change with Grit, Grace, and Humor

Kathy Cleveland Bull, BGSU alum, Founder & President, N~Compass Consulting

Friday, October 24 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

221 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Click on flyer for QR code to register.*

Embracing Global Engagement Conference

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) invites undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines to showcase their global, international, and intercultural work and experiences. Register to present an oral, poster, photo or video presentation on any project conducted on campus or abroad. The conference will be held Wednesday, October 15.

Deadline to register to present: Monday, Sept 29

More information can be found here.

Ditch the Discussion Board

This session will uncover the reasons why discussion boards are not always effective and will introduce you to a variety of alternative tools and strategies that can enhance student engagement and collaboration.

Tuesday, Sept 23 | 11 a.m. to Noon

via Zoom

Register in advance*

The Art of Group Work: How to Develop Projects that Don't Fall Apart

Tired of group work headaches? Learn how to design, manage, and assess group projects that foster collaboration, accountability, and student success.

Wednesday, Sept 24 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jerome Library Pallister Conference Room

Register in advance*

Confident Connections: Building Intentional Interactions with Professionals in Your Career Field

Build your network, craft an elevator pitch, and practice real-world skills at this interactive in-person networking workshop! This session is part of the Graduate Pathways for Career Readiness series sponsored by the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design. Attend 3 sessions in this series this academic year and earn your Graduate Pathways to Career Readiness email signature stamp!

Thursday, Sept 25 | 11 a.m. to Noon

Olscamp 106

Register in advance*

What is Service-Learning?

Explore service-learning pedagogy with the Marvin Center and discover how it can enrich your teaching and support student growth.

Thursday, Sept 25 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

via Zoom

Register in advance*

Earn your Professional Engagement Certificate

Attend five CFE sessions this academic year and earn recognition for your commitment to professional growth and engagement. Register now!

Mental Flexibility for Burnout

4-part Happiness Trap series: Learn simple strategies to reduce stress, build resilience & live with purpose. Explore simple, evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and live with more purpose. Free copy of the book provided — no reading required to participate.

Fridays, Sept 19 & 26, Oct 3 & 10 | Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Virtual

Register Here*

Ask the Dietitian

Rechelle Bischoff, MFN, RDN, LD, is the Campus Dietitian with BGSU Dining. She works with students who have food allergies or dietary restrictions and provides counseling for anyone interested in learning more about their nutrition.

Rechelle has been with the team since July 2023. A registered and licensed dietitian since April 2021, she completed her master’s degree and dietetic internship through BGSU’s dietetic program. In addition, she is an ACE-certified personal trainer.

Monday, Sept 22 | 2-4 p.m.

Student Recreation Center lounge

No registration needed, just drop-in*

Counseling Center Open House

Visit us at our new location! Snacks * Giveaways * Freddie & Frieda

Tuesday, Sept 30 | 1-5 p.m.

101 East Hall

Falcon Food Pantry

The Falcon Food Pantry is here to support BGSU students, faculty, and staff with nutritious and accessible food. Diapers and hygiene items are also available. All members of the BGSU community are welcome to stop by once a week to select a bag of food and hygiene items. Please bring your BGSU ID card with you.

Central Hall 109

Monday and Thursday | Noon to 3 p.m.

Wednesday | 2:30-5:30 p.m.

NOTE: The pantry is closed whenever classes are not in session (e.g., Labor Day, Spring Break, Juneteenth, etc.)

Mental Health Care for BGSU Students

The BGSU Counseling Center is here to help you connect to mental health resources on and around campus if or when you need them.

• If you need mental health support, the BGSU Counseling Center is open and available to you. To set an appointment or speak with an on-call counselor for crisis situations, call 419-372-2081 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673, which is open 24/7 to those in Wood County.
• Falcon Health Chat is a free and confidential tool, available 24/7 to all BGSU students, faculty, and staff. Falcon Health Chat can help support your mental health by offering resources to help you manage anxiety and depression, relieve stress, and build resilience.

Campus Events

Visit the BGSU Events Calendar for a complete list of on campus and virtual events.