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.

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Bowie State University is offering a limited number of 500 licenses for learners to complete one Google Career Certificate at a time through Coursera. This ensures that as many participants as possible can benefit from the program.

Before enrolling, review the Certificates Page to choose the credential that best aligns with your career goals and availability. Be realistic about your time commitment, as licenses are assigned for a set period based on your selection in the enrollment form.

Enrollment Steps

Step 1: Complete the Enrollment Form

To request access to a Google Career Certificate, fill out the enrollment form below. You will need to indicate:

  • Which certificate you want to complete first (you can only complete one at a time)
  • Your estimated completion timeframe (so we can manage licenses fairly)

Complete the Enrollment Form

Step 2: Wait for Approval and Coursera Invitation

If your license is approved, you will receive an email invitation from Coursera granting access to the program. Please check your BSU email inbox (and spam folder, just in case).

Step 3: Create a Coursera Account (Do NOT Use Google Sign-In!)

When setting up your account, be sure to:

  • Click “Sign Up for an Account” if you don’t already have a Coursera account
  • Use your BSU campus ID email (e.g., AB12345@bowiestate.edu)

Do NOT sign in with Google or other social login options.

Step 4: Accept the Coursera Invitation & Start Learning

Once logged in:

  1. Accept the invitation in Coursera
  2. Select the certificate program you want to complete
  3. Start learning at your own pace!

Important: If your Coursera account shows prolonged inactivity, your license may be reassigned to allow another student to participate.