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A message from Dean Heinz Bulmahn
Welcome to the Graduate College at Bowling Green State University. Your decision to pursue graduate studies will make you a member of a community of scholars who work and learn together in preparation for the challenges of tomorrow.

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Benefits of Online Learning


With online learning, distance is not a barrier to a quality education


Students choose Bowling Green because they want a challenging education from a top-ranking university. This is as true for students who choose online study as it is for students who attend classes on campus.

The online learning option may be the right choice for you for any number of reasons: you cannot take time out from a full-time job, you have family obligations or you do not wish to relocate to attend university.

The many benefits of online learning


Students who are committed to learning can benefit greatly from the many advantages that online learning offers:

  • Flexibility. Plan your study time around your schedule and work at your own pace. Your instructor will present each week's study requirements and you decide how to structure your time.


  • Accessibility. Everything you need is readily available: printed materials are delivered before the semester starts; an extensive online library is available every day and every night; asynchronous discussion boards mean that you can participate in the virtual classroom at a time that suits your schedule.


  • Responsiveness. Our teaching faculty and administrators are available at the click of a mouse and will respond quickly — within 24 hours or less.


  • Collegiality. Because you travel through the program with a small group of other students, you will benefit from their diverse experiences and insights during class discussions, as well as the support and help they will offer. Many students observe that the online environment is even more supportive than a traditional classroom education.


  • Attentiveness. The virtual classroom is so small that you will receive individual attention from your professors. Not only are your professors experts in their subject area, they are highly trained online instructors who are adept at facilitating group discussion and online collaboration.

Whatever your reason for choosing online over on-campus education, Bowling Green State University delivers an academic experience that is flexible, satisfying, personalized and that rewards you with a degree that is highly respected.
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