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STUDENT LIFE AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

New Student Orientation

The New Student Orientation Program is committed to making the student’s transition to college
as smooth as possible. Its programs and services encourage students to take full advantage of
University programs and services; assist students in achieving maximum academic, personal and
career development; familiarize students with University regulations and policies; and provide the
opportunity for students to meet faculty, staff, and peer leaders. Placement testing and initial
advisement take place during the New Student Orientation Program.

Office of Residence Life
Director: Rodney Peters

The Office of Residence Life is committed to providing a safe, secure, aesthetically pleasing, and
inclusive home for resident students. We are dedicated to academic excellence, service, student
leadership, and maintaining a living/learning environment. Since we are an integral part of a
student’s overall educational experience, the residence halls complement the classroom
experience by providing residents with an intimate place to develop and enhance the life skills
needed to be successful in any campus-wide, national, or international forum.

Students wishing to live on campus must pay a non-refundable $200.00 housing application fee
(room deposit) which will be credited to the student’s account. Each student is also responsible for
a $100.00 security deposit. The security deposit will be refunded at the end of his/her residency.

Athletics
Director: Clyde Doughty, Jr.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Bowie State University offers a well-balanced athletics program for men and women in thirteen
varsity intercollegiate sports. The athletics program is designed to enhance institutional loyalty
and school spirit among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.

Students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate programs. The men’s program competes
in football, basketball, cross-country, and track. The women’s program competes in basketball,
volleyball, softball, bowling, tennis, cross-country, and track. Our teams have the opportunity to
compete in conference, regional, and national championships as full members of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II, and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic
Association (CIAA).

To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics, students must meet all NCAA (Division II),
conference and institution standards. Please contact the respective head coach and/or the
Athletic Compliance Coordinator, or refer to the Athletic website at www.bsubulldogs.com for
additional information.

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