Homecoming!

Visit the Graduate College and BGSU Online tent for Campus Pollyeyes stuffed breadsticks, goody bags for kids from Graduate Student Senate, and canvas bags designed by Professional Online MBA student Sarah K. Baker. Limited quantities available. First come, first served.

Saturday, Sept 13 | 1 p.m. | Tailgate Park

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.

Volunteers Needed!

Looking for a volunteer opportunity and want to support graduate education at BGSU? If yes, please considering volunteering to assist with our annual Graduate and Professional School Fair! 

Monday, Sept 29 |1-4 p.m.

We need help with the following:

• Welcoming and checking in our BGSU graduate programs and outside schools
• Directing and assisting the representatives to their tables
• Welcoming and checking in our students when they arrive for the fair
• Mingling with the representatives and students during the fair to answer any questions they have
• Clean up when the fair is over

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please complete our volunteer link. Questions? Contact Jen Sayre!

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 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.

NCFDD: Virtual Writing Session

Looking for some writing inspiration and accountability? Join the NCFDD’s virtual writing session on Zoom to write together in a community.

Tuesday, Sept 16| 10-11 a.m.

via Zoom

Register for this webinar by logging into your BGSU-sponsored NCFDD account and visiting the Events tab.

Different Approaches to Studying Media Audiences and Processes

As part of the School of Media and Communication's Colloquium Series, this session will feature scholarly insights by Drs. Josh Atkinson, Cheryl Bracken, Rick Busselle, Jim Foust, Louisa Ha, Xiaofeng Jia, Ilyoung Ju, and Yanqin Lu.

Wednesday, Sept 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

via  Zoom

Free and open to the public; no registration needed*

Managing Your Citations with RefWorks

Save time and reduce citation stress! Learn to organize sources and create bibliographies with RefWorks—free through BGSU Libraries. 

Thursday, Sept 18 | 10-11:45 a.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!

Laugh it Up, Falcons

Join Certified Laughter Leader and Joyologist Mary Ellen for a lively, interactive session that blends playful laughter exercises with simple strategies for adding more joy to your life. You’ll explore the science behind why laughter is good for your health, share moments of joy, and experience the art of “laughing for no reason.”

😂 Laughter exercises

🐕 Therapy Dogs

👕 First 25 free wellness shirts

​​​​​​​🎁 Self-care kits

Monday, Sept 15 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carillon Bell Tower Lawn

(between Central Hall, East Hall, Jerome Library & Education Building)

Wellness Ambassador Training

Wellness Ambassadors help promote campus safety and well-being by

presenting on key wellness topics such as mindfulness, self-care, stress,

nutrition, alcohol and drug use, and sexual health. They encourage

students to be active bystanders and navigate college life more effectively.

Their responsibilities include creating and delivering presentations,

developing scripts, and participating in national and regional peer

education conferences.

Friday, Sept 19 | 2-6 p.m.

Student Recreation Center Conference Room

Register in advance*

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.