Visit Bridgewater State University
There is no better way to learn about Bridgewater and all that makes it the right choice for you than by visiting our main campus in Bridgewater, Mass. We encourage you to get to know the university by exploring our new online campus tour and by planning to attend a student-led tour and/or information session.
Campus Tours and Information Sessions
Tours and information sessions, offered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, are for prospective students in or entering high school or for students transferring from another institution who want a general overview of the admission process.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see our beautiful 270-acre campus including the interior of a residence hall, academic buildings, library, campus center, a dining hall and classroom.
Tours
Campus walking tours are led by a BSU student and give visitors an opportunity to see our entire campus and hear about Bridgewater from a student’s perspective. A tour takes approximately 90 minutes and will depart from the Welcome Center, 45 Plymouth Street. Visitor parking is located in the Welcome Center, West and Harrington parking lots.
When classes are in session 11 a.m. Monday - Thursday
3 p.m. Monday - Friday
During summer months 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday - Thursday
During winter session 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday - Friday
Tours will be offered on the following holidays:
Columbus Day, October 14, 2019
Veterans Day, November 11, 2019
President's Day, February 17, 2020
Patriot's Day, April 20, 2020
Information Sessions
Bridgewater also offers comprehensive information sessions, conducted by the Admissions staff. These information sessions are offered on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. as well as on other select dates and times. A campus tour follows at 10:30 a.m. The information session and tour combined take approximately 2 hours.
Please note: Not all tours include an information session.
Saturday Tours
(Not available between May - August)
Bridgewater offers tours on select Saturdays throughout the fall and spring. Tours are led by a BSU student and give visitors an opportunity to see our entire campus and hear about BSU from a student’s perspective. Your visit will last for approximately 90 minutes and will depart from the Welcome Center, 45 Plymouth Street. Visitor parking is located in the Welcome Center, West and Harrington parking lots.
Please note: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and all other administrative offices are closed on Saturdays, but our tour guides will be able to provide you contact information for our staff, should you have any questions. We will return your inquiry on the following business day.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Group Tours
Bridgewater offers schools, businesses and other organizations the opportunity to bring groups of interested students, in grades 8 and higher, to visit campus. We ask that you schedule appointments three weeks in advance for group tours, which are not offered during exceptionally busy times on the admissions calendar.
Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided tour packets are available in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. An Admissions counselor is available to answer questions when the office is open. No reservations are required.