New Student Orientation
2023 Fall New Student Orientation (NSO)
We are excited as we approach New Student Orientation! Please complete the following steps and make sure you save the date for your NSO.
Dates
Freshman
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - Friday, August 25, 2023 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., with optional night activities
Transfer
Friday, August 25, 2023 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Graduate
Online: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
In-person: Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 am - 2 pm
Step 1: Complete the BSU Pre-Orientation
Remember to complete your pre-orientation to learn everything about Bowie State University, including the university's history, academics, resources, culture, and more.
Step 2: Register for New Student Orientation
Step 3: Download "The Yard: Bowie State University" from your mobile phone's app store
Log in to the The Yard app using your Bulldog Connection username and password.
- Apple Store: Download CampusGroups on the App Store
- Android: Download Campus Groups on Google Play
Step 4: Take Care of Your BSU Business
Visit our Next Steps webpage in order to see what you need to complete before attending NSO (FASFA, housing, payment plans, wellness forms, etc).
Parking
All students attending orientation may park in parking lot L or O, located in front of the Student Center.
NSO Groups
Check your BSU email to receive your NSO Group and meet your New Student Orientation Leaders on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email newstudentexperiences@bowiestate.edu for assistance. Stay updated by following us on Instagram @experiencebowiestate!
Office of New Student Experiences Staff
Thomasina Boardley
Director of New Student Experiences and Student Engagement
Diamond Lyles
Transition and Retention Specialist
Khadeja Kourouma
Program Management Specialist
Roland Reynolds
Program Assistant
Brian Hill
Social Media Onboarding and Retention Specialist