This is a content holder for the one button emergency notification system.
What do you want to do?

First-Year Student

I’m enrolling right after graduating from high school

Transfer Student

I have earned college credits and want to transfer to BSU and take day-time courses

Continuing Studies Student

I’m interested in undergraduate classes or bachelor’s degree programs that I can complete at night or online

Graduate Student

I have a bachelor's degree and want to take a graduate course or earn a graduate degree or certificate.
Student Studying on grass

Summer at BSU

Catch up on your degree requirements or get ahead with BSU Summer Session. BSU offers a wide variety of courses: focus on a particular subject or fulfill a general education requirement.
Summer Session One: May 22 - June 26
Summer Session Two: July 10 - August 11

Learn More about BSU Summer Session

Learn by Doing

Meeting the needs of all students, one student at a time, is what Bridgewater State University is all about.

What does that mean to you? It means that we will meet you where you're at and offer the support and guidance you need to succeed in college and beyond.

Here, you'll have opportunities to learn by doing, to serve the world and the region, to discover your career path and to make your dreams come true.

By the Numbers

17:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

92%

of graduates secure jobs or enroll in graduate school six months to a year after graduation

22

NCAA Division III teams for men and women

Countless Resources. Boundless Opportunities.

Joseph Clark, ’22, G’24, speaking at a podium

Joseph Clark, ’22, G’24

Celebrating the African American Studies Program and Minor
As a younger student, Joseph sensed a disconnect in his education, especially the limited focus on the contributions of African Americans. Things changed when he came to BSU.
Elizabeth Ezekiel, '23, in front of a collage by artist Lavett Ballard

Elizabeth Ezekiel, ’23

Curating the Work of Artist Lavett Ballard
Art history major Elizabeth wanted to highlight the work of a Black woman artist. An assignment in proposal writing led to an actual exhibit of Lavett Ballard’s collages at Bridgewater.
A classroom of computer science students looking toward the front of the class

From hardware design and software programming to cybersecurity and digital forensics — the computer science program at BSU prepares students for a future in a rapidly expanding field.

Two photonics students looking over equipment in the lab

While studying photonics engineering and optical engineering at BSU, you won’t have to wait long for exciting hands-on opportunities. We’ll introduce you to cutting-edge equipment early in your undergraduate studies.

Featured News

Featured News

View All News & Events
Alumni Profile
portrait photo of Harold Tavares sitting in a chair in front of a red backdrop
Difference Maker
Alumnus takes key position at the World Bank
Student Success
Cecilia sits in a chair with Hanice standing behind
Guiding the Way
Student navigators busy charting successful paths 
Athletics
Softball player hit balls with a bat, behind is the football field and in front is photo of Leslie Sattler
Staying in the Game

Faculty mentors work with athletic teams to create 'winners' on the field and in life  

Alumni Profile
Ashley Twigg stands behind a display of her candles at an outdoor event.
Lighting Her Way
Alumna entrepreneur starts candle making business
Student Spotlight
Venussa holds up her hands in front of her face in the shape of a heart
Taking Shape
Junior reflects on coursework that is helping her carve out a career