Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

Department of Military Science

Get the ROTC $5,000 Signing Bonus

A newly established $5,000 bonus will be awarded to current college sophomores who can pass the challenge of attending Army ROTC Cadet Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky and accept the mission to lead the finest Soldiers in the world. If the recruits successfully complete Basic Camp, BSU Army ROTC Program will contract students and award the $5,000 signing bonus. Text: ROTCBONUS to 462769 to learn more!

Upon graduation, Cadets who have successfully completed the military science requirements will receive a position as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. The Cadet may elect to be a part of the Regular Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

The wide range of jobs and occupations within the Army requires it to recruit officers from all degree fields. The Army also realizes the need for a diverse talent pool to lead Soldiers and defend our national interests.

The U.S. Army is looking for the best and brightest college students in the country to lead America's Soldiers as they conduct operations around the world, from relief efforts in Puerto Rico to combat operations in the Middle East. Interested college sophomores should contact Bowie State University Army ROTC department for further details at 301 860-3560 or mrobinson@bowiestate.edu. Text: ROTCBONUS to 462769 to learn more!

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