Bowling Green State University
has been ranked second in the nation and first in the Midwest for veterans and active military students
Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS) provides assistance to support you as you make career and educational choices. Beginning, returning to, or continuing your college education can pose a variety of challenges. The NTMSS staff is familiar with the issues facing nontraditional and military students and can be a resource as you plan and complete your program.
Whether you are a nontraditional undergraduate student starting or restarting your education, or an active-military or Veteran student, we can assist you in navigating the application process and easing your transition to BGSU.
Advisors are also available to assist current students. We can help you discover and utilize campus resources and develop programs to best meet your needs.
Bowling Green State University has been ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans and active military students by Military Times in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2023 rankings.
NTMSS Office Hours
Office and Veteran Center Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30am-5pm
Remote appointments available upon request.
Student Resources
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Military Affiliated Students
Nontraditional and Military Student Services is here to aid military affiliated students in their transition to becoming BGSU students and to continue assisting throughout their college career.
Nontraditional Students
We define nontraditional students as those who are 23 or older, students who are parents, or students who may identify as a nontraditional student based on other circumstances.
Student Parents
BGSU is committed to supporting the parenting student population. As part of that effort, we want to connect parenting students with services available on the BGSU campus and beyond.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credit toward a degree for prior college coursework, corporate or military training, and/or hands-on knowledge gained from prior work experience.
Our Office
The NTMSS Office is located at 16 College Park Office Building and supports students that are 23 and older, student parents and military affiliated students.
Nontraditional and Military In the News
Contact Us
Dr. Barbara Henry, Assistant Vice President Nontraditional and Military Student Services
David Rice, Assistant Director
Lori Fox, Nontraditional Program Coordinator
Geoff Roberts, Military Program Coordinator
Bryan Bills Graduate Assistant
Tina Borders, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Updated: 07/23/2024 10:33AM