July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

About the Graduate School

About

The Graduate School at Bowie State University is committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. We empower a diverse community of scholars and professionals through rigorous, research-driven programs. Our programs inspire critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and transformative impact. Scholars can pursue advanced study through our 20 master’s degree programs, 3 doctoral programs, and 18 specialty certificates. 

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Mission

The Graduate School empowers scholars, practitioners, and creators to lead through research, innovation, and social impact. We prepare graduate students to generate new knowledge, translate ideas into solutions, and elevate communities through advanced study and purposeful engagement.

Vision

Bowie State University’s Graduate School envisions a bold future where innovation, discovery, and purpose converge. We will cultivate a community of advanced scholars who transform ideas into impact, pioneering research, creative expression, and solutions that shape the future of our world. As a catalyst for Bowie State’s rise to R2 distinction, the Graduate School will ignite pathways of excellence that redefine what graduate education means at an HBCU and in the 21st century.

The Graduate School Council

The Graduate School Council serves as the policymaking and advisory body to the Graduate Dean in considering all program matters, degree regulations, and procedures at the graduate level.

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Resources for Graduate Students

The Graduate School at Bowie State is dedicated to supporting graduate scholars by offering essential resources through our Graduate Resource Center. The GRC provides comprehensive academic support, financial assistance, professional development opportunities, soft skills training, and more. The GRC focuses on ensuring that students have the tools they need to successfully complete their programs. 

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