Undergraduate Admission

Our highest priority is to ensure that all members of our campus community are safe and healthy...

At BSU, we have fully adapted our admissions events and processes to provide you with the information and assistance you need in making college decisions.

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Virtual Fall Preview Day

Join us for our Virtual Fall Preview Day live online Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

You will be able to customize your event experience from a series of presentations and focus on what interests you most about Bridgewater State University. And you can attend on Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home!

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NEW - Optional Evaluative Interviews

Interviews are not required for admission to BSU, but they may provide both first year applicants and our counseling staff with additional information to make more informed decisions.

NEW - Transfer Student Informational Meetings

If you are thinking about transferring to BSU, consider scheduling a one-on-one meeting with a Transfer Counselor. They can give you personalized advice at any point in the application process.

Campus Tour Offerings

Join us for a one-on-one student-guided tour, Monday through Saturday, with all the necessary physical distancing precautions to keep you and our campus safe.

You and your guests will be assigned your very own student tour guide who will share their personal perspective and insights while you walk our beautiful campus for a 90-minute tour. Reservations are required to ensure that we can assign one tour guide to each prospective student and their guests.

In accordance with state public health guidelines, face masks must be worn at all times on campus, guests must stay six feet away from other groups and buildings will not be accessible at this time.

Visitors from out-of-state should consult the latest COVID-19 Travel Order issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Availability of tour dates and times are subject to change as we continue to closely monitor COVID-19, so please check back regularly for the latest updates on tour opportunities. Also be sure to join our online offerings: Afternoons with BSU, Admission Info for Prospective Families and our Virtual Tour.

Upcoming Live Online Events

Afternoons with BSU

Join us from 4-5 p.m. on Mondays through Wednesdays for virtual visits.

The afternoon includes an information session conducted by the Associate Dean of Admissions and covers a wide range of topics, including the admissions and financial aid processes, academics, and campus life. Following the information session, join current students as they share insight into BSU's culture, academic and social experiences, and why BSU was the right choice for them.

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Admission Information for Prospective Families

Join us on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. for live online info sessions that the whole family will enjoy.

The evening includes a presentation by the Associate Dean of Admissions followed by a live Q&A session with an Admission Counselor who is also a recent graduate. The presentation speaks specifically to the unique value of BSU and provides useful insights into the admissions process. The Admission Counselor will share her experiences having been a student at BSU and answer any questions about our academics, extra-curricular activities and campus culture.

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Connect with a Freshman Admission Counselor

Monday-Friday, by appointment

Got questions about the admission process or BSU in general? We’ve got admission counselors available to chat with you via email, phone or online upon request.

Email admission@bridgew.edu to learn more and set up your appointment with an admission counselor, and please indicate your preference for a phone, email or online appointment.

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Talk with a Transfer Counselor

Monday-Friday, by appointment

Transferring from another college to BSU is easy and we can answer all your questions. Transfer admission counselors can chat with you via email, phone or online upon request.

Email admission@bridgew.edu to learn more and set up your appointment with a transfer counselor, and please indicate your preference for a phone, email or online appointment.

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Speak with a Student

Monday-Friday, by appointment

Schedule an appointment to speak one-on-one with a currently enrolled BSU student. Get an insider’s perspective on things like academic, extra-curricular activities and student life on campus.

Email bridgewaterguides@bridgew.edu to learn more and set up your appointment to speak with a current student, and please indicate your preference for a phone, email or online appointment.

On-Demand Video Library

The BSU community has come together in response to our COVID-19 confinement to create this on-demand content for you. We look forward to hosting you on campus once we can; but in the meantime, we hope these videos give you a glimpse into your opportunities at BSU.