Offenhauer Towers
All Students | $$ | Traditional Rooms | Largest Rooms | Learning Communities
The Offenhauer Towers house over 800 students in double and single traditional bedrooms with air conditioning. The double rooms are the largest on campus and the hall features a Market at Offenauer. The Offenhauer Towers are the two tallest buildings on campus at 10 and 11 stories. Priority is given to returning students in this hall.
Offenhauer Towers hosts several Learning Communities.
Hall Director
Ivy McCombs
Phone: 419-372-8134
Email: ivyem@bgsu.edu
Amenities
Traditional Room
When someone says the college experience they are usually talking about a Traditional Room set up. Hall-style, standard rooms that are typically shared with one roommate. Students share the community bathroom that is equipped with multiple showers, sinks and toilets to choose from.
Building Features
- A/C
- BGTV & Streaming
- Computer Lab*
- Coin-free Laundry*
- Co-ed by Wing or Floor
- Kitchen*
- Secure Access
- Study Space*
- 24-hour Desk Service
- 100% Wireless
* Located on the first floor and shared by the entire building.
Students | Priority is given to Returning Students but First-year and new Transfer Students can select to live in this hall.
Bedroom | Most students living in Offenhauer Towers will be living in a Double Room. For both available options, see below:
- Double Room - Two roommates sharing a bedroom.
- Single Room - A limited number of Single Rooms are available at a higher price point. Students will be housed in a smaller room to accommodate one person and will use the community bathroom on the floor.
Bathroom | One male and one female, Community bathroom is located on every floor. Bathrooms are shared by the hall and has multiple showers, sinks and toilets to choose from. The University cleans and maintains them on a regular basis.
Community | Halls with Traditional Rooms are like no other. Many describe their experience as “one giant family” and one of the easiest ways to meet new friends. Lounges are available for students to socialize outside of their rooms.
Bedroom Environment
- Bed - Extra-long twin, Adjustable Loft
- Chair
- Desk
One per student.
- Dresser
- Moveable Furniture
- Wardrobe Closet
Learning Communities
When you join a Learning Community you move into an environment where friendships are natural and campus more quickly feels like home. The following Learning Communities are housed here:
Checkout the Housing Selection Guide. Housing Applications for New Students are available starting in October through Mid-May. Before starting the Housing Selection Process, you will need to:
- Be admitted into BGSU
- Activate your BGSU email here which will also create your MyBGSU account
Helpful tip: Pay your $200 Initial Housing Payment as soon as possible. It is completely refundable until June 1 and secures your place in the room selection process.
Campus Dining oversees meal plans. All First-year Students must enroll in a Custom Dining Plan. The plans include a combination of Meal Swipes and Falcon Dollars, giving you the flexibility to use at all on-campus locations. You can choose which Custom Dining Plan that best fits your needs.
Living on campus is an important part of your overall success as a BGSU student. It has been proven that students who live on campus have a higher GPA – and persistence towards graduation – faster than their peers who live off campus. Because of this, Bowling Green State University’s Board of Trustees has set a Residency Requirement that states a student must live on campus their first two years. The Residency Requirement is enforced unless one or more of the exemption criteria are met -or- the student has an approved housing appeal.
Yes, although it is not a necessity, all students can choose to bring a car to BGSU. If you want to bring your vehicle, you will need to purchase a permit through Parking Services and will only be allowed to park in specific lots.
Every Residence Hall at BGSU is Co-ed, meaning both males and females live in each building. The way the males and females are separated is based on what type of rooms are offered in the building.
Co-ed by Wing or Floor | Traditional Room layouts are Co-ed by wing meaning that males are located down one section of the floor and females are located down the other section of the floor. The same buildings may also have male and female rooms separated by floor.
Co-ed Throughout the Building | Suite Style and In-room Bathroom Rooms are Co-ed on each floor and wing. A mix of male and female rooms are spread-out throughout the entire building.
There are advantages of each type of room layout. You have to find what works best for you. Some students assume they would prefer a Suite-Style room and end up preferring a Traditional Room. It just depends on your personality and what type of college experience you want to have.
Traditional | When someone says the college experience they are typically talking about a Traditional Room set up. Hall-style, standard rooms that are typically shared with one roommate. Students share the community bathroom that is equipped with multiple showers, sinks and toilets to choose from and the University cleans/maintains them on a regular basis.
In-room Bathroom | The easiest way to explain this option is to compare it to a hotel room. Standard rooms that are typically shared with one roommate and the bathroom is located inside the room. Students are responsible for supplying their own cleaning products, shower curtain, toilet paper and cleaning the bathroom.
Suite-style | Double Rooms or Single Rooms that are grouped together by a common area. The suitemates share the common area which is typically described as a small "living room" and one or two bathroom(s). Students are responsible for supplying their own cleaning products, shower curtain, toilet paper and cleaning the bathroom.
On Move-In Day, you will find a space waiting for your personal touch! For your convenience, we have put together the following packing suggestions for you.
Traditional Double Room
- Double room shared by two roommates.
- Bedroom Size | 13' x 16'
Traditional Single Room
- Private room for one person.
- Bedroom Size | 7' x 13'
Please note: Bedroom sizes vary room to room. The room size listed is an average.
Address
Student Name
### (Offenhauer East or Offenhauer West)
Check here. Different for each Hall.
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Front Desk | 419-372-2898
Updated: 08/14/2024 05:18PM