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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Pre-Law Program

The legal profession intersects every area of our lives from business, the sciences, government, the arts and education. Whether you are pursuing a law degree to address social justice and equity issues or address corporate matters, the first steps require thoughtful reflection and preparation. (large paragraph style)

The pre-law program in Bowie State’s Department of History and Government is designed to guide and support you on your journey to law school. In additional to taking 15 credit hours for the minor program, our activities include:

  • Preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the overall application process
  • Curricular and co-curricular activities to develop your effective writing, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Events to equip you with the professional skills, academic knowledge and outlook necessary to succeed in professional school and legal careers

Alumni Success

Bowie State University students who have been pursued law school represent a diverse range of majors, including biology, communications, criminal justice, government, history and psychology. Students have been accepted to the following prestigious law schools:

  • American University
  • Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
  • California Western University
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Catholic University
  • College of William and Mary
  • Howard University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of Baltimore
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • University of Maryland