Bowie State University Closed on Jan. 26-27 Due to Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather, Bowie State University will be closed January 26-27, 2026. All classes, office operations and on-campus activities are canceled. Residence halls will remain open. Essential personnel should report as scheduled. Additional updates will be shared as needed. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

Resources for Graduate Students

Graduate School Catalog
Graduate Assistant Handbook (pdf)
Elevate: Graduate School Strategic Plan FY 26-29 (pdf)

Dissertation/Thesis Resources

Dissertation & Thesis Handbook (pdf)
Committee Approval Request Form for Dissertation/Thesis (pdf)
Approval for Scheduling the Final Dissertation/Thesis Defense (pdf)
Committee Feedback Form (pdf)
Defense Scheduling Form (pdf)
Report of the Committee (pdf)

Graduate School Forms

Program of Study Form (fillable pdf)
Advancement to Candidacy Form (fillable pdf)
Academic Progression Plan Worksheet (pdf)
IRB Proposal Submission Form (fillable pdf)
Program Extension form (fillable pdf)
Position Vacancy Announcement Form
Graduate Assistantship Application Form
Graduate Student Conference Form - Non-travel (pdf)
Graduate Student Conference Travel Packet (pdf)