Welcome to Honors! What's Next?

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Congratulations on being admitted to the BGSU Honors College! You are about to join a community of people who see your potential and support you as you live into your potential.


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The application review committee saw something special in your application to admit you to the College.  We believe that you have what it takes to do well in Honors, but now it is your decision if you would like to join the BGSU Honors College.

The Honors College is an experience that is challenging and rewarding. This page will provide you resources to learn more about the Honors College, and hear from current students about their experiences.

Once you have decided Honors is right for you, please fill out the Honors College Intent form. This is to help make sure you understand the benefits and requirements of the Honors College at BGSU. 

STUDENT ORIENTATION AND HONORS 

  1. Create your MyBGSU Account 
  2.  Register for University Orientation  (Make sure to attend Honors Orientation on your scheduled date - 8:15 am - 8:45 am - BTSU Theater, room 206) 
  3. Check your BGSU Email regularly for important updates from the Honors College and other BGSU resources.
  4. Complete your Financial Responsibility Agreement 
  5. Know your Honors Advisor. Your Honors advisor will email you during the summer to introduce themeselves
  6.  Send your final high school and college transcripts as well as any AP & IB scores.
  7.  Complete your writing placement test 

STUDENT ORIENTATION AND HONORS 

Honors students living on campus should be moved in by 3pm on Wednesday, August 21st for evening programming and all-day required programming on Thursday, August 22nd. Intro to Honors is a fun and engaging opportunity to connect with peers, learn success tips, meet your Honors advisor, and more! Information will continue to be sent to your BGSU email regarding Intro to Honors in August.

If you have individual questions regarding early move-in for Honors College and Honors Learning Community students, please email honors@bgsu.edu.

Welcome Letter from Dr. Diehl - A faculty member in the Honors College

Honors Experience Study Abroad Scholarship

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Did you apply to the BGSU Honors College before March 1? Then you have the Honors Experience Study Abroad Scholarship. This scholarship is $2,000 to be able to study abroad through any BGSU education abroad program during your time at the University. This scholarship will NOT show up on your financial aid package, but will be available to use if you decide to study abroad. Learn more about the scholarship here.

CONTACT INFO

Honors College

024 Founders Hall
419-372-8504
honors@bgsu.edu

Updated: 05/30/2024 09:12AM