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.

Honors Program

Honors Admission Requirements

Prospective Honors students must first be admitted to Bowie State before completing the Honors Program application.

Students are encouraged to apply early, to be considered for this highly competitive, limited entry program. Students will receive an official notification from the university if they are selected to apply for the Honors Program.

Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for full scholarships:

Incoming Freshmen

3.5 GPA or higher
Minimum 1200 SAT or 25 ACT score

Applicants can also be considered for admissions into the program without consideration for the full scholarship. Those students must meet the following criteria:

Transfer Honors Students

3.5 GPA or higher with a minimum of 15 college credits
Documentation from current Honors Program
Complete the Math Placement Test

Current Bowie State Students

3.5 GPA or higher
Completed one fall and spring semester consecutively earning at least a 3.5 GPA
BSU sophomores and juniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 can come to the Honors Program Suite to get an application to apply.
Students must be highly recommended by at least two Bowie State University instructors.