Jan. 28-30 Virtual Operations, Campus Remains Closed

Bowie State University will continue with virtual operations for all classes and office operations through Friday, January 30, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls and the dining hall 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 through Jan. 30. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather. 

Convocations

Convocation signals the official start of the academic year and serves as a welcome to all new students. Bowie State University holds one ceremony in September and another in February to kick off Black History Month.

Fall Freshman Matriculation 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 Black History Month Convocation

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

Founders' Day

This annual ceremony celebrates the founding of the university in 1865 and honors the collection of men who sought to provide for the education of the newly emancipated Maryland citizens. The program honors the achievement of generations or students and recognizes those currently enrolled who earned Dean’s List status with a GPA of at least 3.5 in the previous semester. Retirees who dedicated years of service to the institution are also recognized during this ceremony.