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.

Our Approach to Advising

Holistic Advisement

Holistic Advising is a developmental process that focuses on the whole student. It requires advisors to effectively communicate with students in assessing their personal and vocational goals by encouraging students to take responsibility for their own progress and success.

Students are encouraged to play an active part in the advising relationship and seek their advisor's help to:

Develop a 4 - Year Plan
Understand the concerns in the Course Bulletin Monitor academic progress
Improve academic skills
Select courses for the upcoming term Explore postgraduate/ or career plans

Explore campus and community resources that affect academic performance, which may include social and personal problems.