Bulldog Scholars Academy
Join us for Bulldog Scholars Academy 2025
Residential Academy: June 23-August 2
Commuter Academy: June 25-July 31
Designed to ignite love for learning and build strong academic foundations, Bulldog Scholars Academy gives incoming freshmen an opportunity to jump-start their education by earning credits toward graduation. Academy participants spend time on campus, take college-level courses, and receive academic and social support.
Mentors welcome scholars on move-in day
A scholar takes flight with indoor sky diving
Scholars tour BSU's high-tech Nursing Simulation Center
Scholars from the 2019 Evolve learning community host a fashion show of the future.
Coach Sewell speaks with BSA scholars
Register for Bulldog Scholars Academy
Which experience is right for you?
Whether you are looking for the full college experience or to dip your toes in the water, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The Residential Academy is our flagship experience. Acclimate to college by living on campus, taking two college-level courses, making friends, and participating in extra-curricular activities. This is the perfect option if you want to gain independence, jumpstart your education, and enter the fall semester with confidence!
If you aren't quite ready to live on campus or give up your summer, the Commuter Academy may be right for you. Get a taste of college by taking one college-level course, making new friends, and meeting high achieving upper-classmen. This option may be perfect for you if you plan to work this summer or prefer to live at home.
Residential Academy (Best Value) |
Commuter Academy |
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| Cost | In-State Residents: $2,500-$750 discount=$1,750 (an $8,682 value) Out-of-State Residents: $3,500-$750 discount=$2750 (an $11,549 value) |
$1900 |
| Courses | 2 college-level courses or seminars (earn up to 6 college credits) |
1 college-level course (earn up to 3 college credits) |
| Meals | Meals in dining hall included in registration fee | N/A |
| Housing in Residence Halls | Housing covered in registration fee | N/A |
| Mentoring | Matched with peer mentor | Matched with peer mentor |
| Academic Support | Supported by supplemental instructors and tutors; access to campus resources, including library and Writing Center |
Access to campus resources, including library and Writing Center |
| Books | Included in registration fee | Included in registration fee |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | Access to a range of activities, including intramural sports, games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, fitness classes, gaming, and much more | Access to campus recreational facilities |
| Weekend Off-Campus Trips | Weekend travel included in registration fee | N/A |
| Academic Counseling and College Transitions Support | Weekly Grownish 101 seminars designed to support college transitions; one-on-one meetings with an academic coach; access to BSU's advisors and support staff | Weekly Grownish 101 seminars designed to support college transitions; access to BSU's advisors and support staff |
| Alumni Spotlight Networking Events | Weekly alumni panels and networking events | N/A |
To learn more, check out our 2024 Report:
Read about the 2024 Bulldog Scholars Academy student experience.
For more information, email us at bulldogacademy@bowiestate.edu.
Bulldog Scholars Academy is one of many programs in the Office of Engaged Learning & Student Support. To learn about all the opportunities in ELSS, visit our main page using the link below.