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.

Convocations

Bowie State University traditionally holds two convocations annually as the official opening of the academic year to welcome new students in September and the launch of the university's celebration of Black History Month in February.

Fall Convocation

The Fall Freshman Matriculation Convocation celebrates new students' enrollment at Bowie State University and the start of their journey to graduation. Members of the new class of freshman students are required to attend.

Spring Convocation

This ceremony officially kicks off the spring semester and the campus-wide celebration of the Black History Month.