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.

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. Join us as we honor their dedication to success and witness the newest Bowie State graduates take tomorrow boldly!

Friday, May 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bulldog Stadium

Commencement Photos

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Livestream

View a livestream of the 2025 Spring Commencement below.

Keynote Speaker

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

Senator Alsobrooks made history in the November elections as the first Black woman from Maryland elected to the U.S. Senate.

Program Booklet

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Graduates Spotlight

Get to know some of Bowie State University’s incredible graduates. See the preview below and visit the full Graduate Spotlight page for more inspiring stories.

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Kamilia S. Palacios

Kamila Palacios, a senior government major in Bowie State University’s Department of History and Government, is taking her next step toward a career in immigration law after receiving the prestigious Fannie Angelos Scholarship.

Megan Borga

Bowie State University is a catalyst for transformative leadership, as exemplified by Megan Borga, a 2025 graduate of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program.

Elijah Taylor

Elijah Taylor, a classically trained vocalist and Recording Academy member, has turned his passion for music into national impact.