Nontraditional and Military Student Services
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Nontraditional and Military Student Services
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Bowling Green State University
has been ranked seventh in the nation and first in the Midwest
for veterans and active military students
VA Intent Form
To use VA Educational Benefits this form must be filled out every semester.
Scholarships
Scholarships specifically for military and nontraditional students.
Military Call-up Procedures
If you are activated, please contact us as soon as possible.
Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS)
provides assistance to support you as you make career and educational choices. Beginning, returning to, or continuing your college education can pose a variety of challenges. The NTMSS staff is familiar with the issues facing nontraditional and military students and can be a resource as you plan and complete your program.
Whether you are a nontraditional undergraduate student starting or restarting your education, or an active-military or Veteran student, we can assist you in navigating the application process and easing your transition to BGSU.
Advisors are also available to assist current students. We can help you discover and utilize campus resources and develop programs to best meet your needs.
#3 public university in the nation and
#1 in the Midwest for
veterans and active-duty military students
Military Times
Military Times Best for Vets 2025
Student Resources
Apply Now
Apply to become a BGSU Falcon in 10 minutes or less!
Military Affiliated Students
Nontraditional and Military Student Services is here to aid military affiliated students in their transition to becoming BGSU students and to continue assisting throughout their college career.
Nontraditional Students
We define nontraditional students as those who are 23 or older, students who are parents, or students who may identify as a nontraditional student based on other circumstances.
Student Parents
BGSU is committed to supporting the parenting student population. As part of that effort, we want to connect parenting students with services available on the BGSU campus and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credit toward a degree for prior college coursework, corporate or military training, and/or hands-on knowledge gained from prior work experience.
Our Office
The NTMSS Office is located at 16 College Park Office Building and supports students that are 23 and older, student parents and military affiliated students.
Nontraditional and Military
In the News
Bowling Green ranked No. 3 public university in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans, active military students
Widely regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of veteran and military student services in higher education, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges rankings once again recognized BGSU.
BGSU alumnus appointed by Gov. DeWine to serve in Ohio's highest military position
Matthew Woodruff credits BGSU for providing him with the necessary skills to lead and advance in the military
National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship
As members of the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Christopher Ogle and Grant Hayden provide BGSU military students with individualized guidance, support and resources
BGSU strengthens support network for veteran and active military students through Green Zone training
Committed to increasing support for military-connected students, BGSU held Green Zone training to build a network of allies across campus.
Military Student Advocacy Day in Columbus highlights BGSU support for military and veteran students
Representatives from the University met with Ohio lawmakers in to discuss the many ways BGSU supports active military and veteran students with its mission of higher education.
Contact Us
Dr. Barbara Henry
, Assistant Vice President Nontraditional and Military Student Services
David Rice
, Assistant Director
Tina Borders
, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Christopher Ogle,
Graduate Assistant
NTMSS Office Hours
419-372-8136
NTMSS@bgsu.edu
Office and Veteran Center Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30am-5pm
Remote appointments available upon request.
Updated: 04/22/2026 11:08AM
Skip to main content
We use cookies to provide you with the best experience and to help improve our website.
View Privacy Statement
Toggle high contrast
Bowling Green State University
has been ranked seventh in the nation and first in the Midwest
for veterans and active military students
VA Intent Form
To use VA Educational Benefits this form must be filled out every semester.
Scholarships
Scholarships specifically for military and nontraditional students.
Military Call-up Procedures
If you are activated, please contact us as soon as possible.
Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS)
provides assistance to support you as you make career and educational choices. Beginning, returning to, or continuing your college education can pose a variety of challenges. The NTMSS staff is familiar with the issues facing nontraditional and military students and can be a resource as you plan and complete your program.
Whether you are a nontraditional undergraduate student starting or restarting your education, or an active-military or Veteran student, we can assist you in navigating the application process and easing your transition to BGSU.
Advisors are also available to assist current students. We can help you discover and utilize campus resources and develop programs to best meet your needs.
#3 public university in the nation and
#1 in the Midwest for
veterans and active-duty military students
Military Times
Military Times Best for Vets 2025
Student Resources
Apply Now
Apply to become a BGSU Falcon in 10 minutes or less!
Military Affiliated Students
Nontraditional and Military Student Services is here to aid military affiliated students in their transition to becoming BGSU students and to continue assisting throughout their college career.
Nontraditional Students
We define nontraditional students as those who are 23 or older, students who are parents, or students who may identify as a nontraditional student based on other circumstances.
Student Parents
BGSU is committed to supporting the parenting student population. As part of that effort, we want to connect parenting students with services available on the BGSU campus and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credit toward a degree for prior college coursework, corporate or military training, and/or hands-on knowledge gained from prior work experience.
Our Office
The NTMSS Office is located at 16 College Park Office Building and supports students that are 23 and older, student parents and military affiliated students.
Nontraditional and Military
In the News
Bowling Green ranked No. 3 public university in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans, active military students
Widely regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of veteran and military student services in higher education, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges rankings once again recognized BGSU.
BGSU alumnus appointed by Gov. DeWine to serve in Ohio's highest military position
Matthew Woodruff credits BGSU for providing him with the necessary skills to lead and advance in the military
National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship
As members of the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Christopher Ogle and Grant Hayden provide BGSU military students with individualized guidance, support and resources
BGSU strengthens support network for veteran and active military students through Green Zone training
Committed to increasing support for military-connected students, BGSU held Green Zone training to build a network of allies across campus.
Military Student Advocacy Day in Columbus highlights BGSU support for military and veteran students
Representatives from the University met with Ohio lawmakers in to discuss the many ways BGSU supports active military and veteran students with its mission of higher education.
Contact Us
Dr. Barbara Henry
, Assistant Vice President Nontraditional and Military Student Services
David Rice
, Assistant Director
Tina Borders
, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Christopher Ogle,
Graduate Assistant
NTMSS Office Hours
419-372-8136
NTMSS@bgsu.edu
Office and Veteran Center Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30am-5pm
Remote appointments available upon request.
Updated: 04/22/2026 11:08AM