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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Benefits of Experiential Learning

Student Success

The teaching and learning practices of High-Impact Practices or HIPs for experiential learning through research have demonstrated "evidence of significant educational benefits for students who participate in them - including and especially those from demographic groups historically underserved by higher education" (AACU, 2024), including:

  • Increased odds of retention (Brownell & Swaner, 2010; Dagley et al., 2016; Provencher & Kassel, 2017)
  • Improved graduation rates (NSSE, 2007; Kuh, 2008)
  • Higher GPA’s (Kuh, 2008; Browneless & Swaner, 2010)
  • Deep learning and personal development (Finley & McNair, 2013; Kuh, 2008)
  • Increased engagement (Seat, Jones, Han & Walfgram; 2013)
  • Increased odds of job employment, continuing education, and increased salary (Twang, 2022)
  • Students experience even more positive success outcomes when they participate in multiple HIPs (Kuh, 2008; Finley & McNair, 2013)

Student Benefits

Students directly benefit from participating in experiential learning activities and they report that these opportunities helped them in the following ways:

  • Deepen their understanding of coursework
  • Build a personal brand
  • Explore career options
  • Solve complex problems
  • Sharpen industry-specific skills
  • Make important decisions
  • Expand professional networks
  • Practice career readiness skills
  • Gain valuable resume experience
  • Change the world
  • Discovery and advance their “Why” (purpose).

Hear About the Experience of BSU Students

Learn more in the Spotlight Stories about the experiences of real BSU students who have engaged in experiential learning activities. (Coming Soon!)