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.

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Band Scholarship

Pursue your degree and your passion for music as a member of the university bands—the pulse of the Bowie State University experience. Band members develop discipline, leadership skills and friendships that last a lifetime. Renewable merit-based scholarships are available based on musical
skill level, determined after completing an audition.


Scholarship Eligibility

  • Must be accepted and enrolled at Bowie State University
  • Complete an audition to determine award amount

Schedule an Audition
Contact Billy Bennett, Director of University Bands, at bbennett@bowiestate.edu or 301-860-3767.