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.

Graduate Research Center

Contact Us

Center for Business & Graduate Studies, Suite 1312
GRC@bowiestate.edu 
301.860.5245

Graduate Study Lounge
Thurgood Marshall Library, Room 1185

The Graduate Research Center’s mission is to transform the graduate student experience. We cultivate a dynamic academic environment in which graduate students engage in innovative research, receive tailored academic support, and leverage resources for both academic and professional development. We are dedicated to nurturing emerging scholars, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowering individuals to excel in their academic pursuits through mentorship, fellowship opportunities, and transformative services.

Graduate-level Writing Resources

View our selection of resources to help graduate students with writing.

View Graduate Writing Services
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Secure Travel Funding for Your Conference!

Please be advised that the Graduate Research Center will temporarily pause the processing of travel and non-travel packets from June 1 through July 6, 2026. While packets may still be submitted during this period, they will not be reviewed or processed until processing resumes on July 6, 2026

Are you presenting at a conference? The Finish the Race Fund can help cover your travel or virtual conference costs! All graduate students are eligible, if you are presenting, meet the criteria, and representing Bowie State University.

For questions, call 301.860.5245. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!

Need Study Space?

Want to get away? Visit us in the GRC Study Space in Room 1185 - Thurgood Marshall Library for private study spaces. Request reservations here

Print Services

Need to print large images for conference presentations, abstract presentations, posters, etc.? View our Print Services.