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.

Program Requirements

Students who enter the Honors Program as freshmen or sophomores must:

Complete 24 Honors credits
Complete honors general education courses in areas where they are offered
Complete 200 hours of documented community service
Maintain continuous enrollment in classes and an overall GPA of 3.5
Attend 16 cultural events
Attend monthly Honors Program meetings
Take at least one graduate or professional school examination

Students who enter the Honors Program as juniors must:

Earn 12 Honors credits with a grade of “B” or better in each course
Maintain continuous enrollment in classes and an overall GPA of 3.5
Complete 100 hours of community service
Attend 8 cultural events
Attend monthly Honors Program meetings
Take at least one graduate or professional school examination