July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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Commencement


2023 Winter Commencement

Bowie State University is proud of the tenacity our students have demonstrated to get to graduation. This milestone symbolizes not just their commitment, dedication, and grit, but the strength of their support system. This accomplishment results from their hard work and the trusted guidance of their community, and the ceremony commemorates their transition from student to alumni. Thank you for joining as we honored their dedication to success and witnessed the newest Bowie State graduates take tomorrow boldly!

  • Thursday, December 21, 2023
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex

Livestream

View the 2023 Winter Commencement ceremony below.

 

Keynote Speaker

Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

 

 

 

Important Dates

Add these critical dates to your calendar. Success favors the bold. And the prepared.

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Frequent Questions

Questions about graduation day? Get details on applying, your cap and gown, buying tickets and more.

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Program Book

View this year's program book to preview the ceremony and commemorate the day.

Download the commencement program (pdf)