Bowie State University/ School Pride
HBCU History
BSU Culture & Tradition
Department of Nursing
Freshman 101
100

These two mascots are seen at games and campus events.

What are Butch and Goldie?

100

Which Maryland HBCU is the oldest, founded in 1865?

What is Bowie State University?

100

This spirited group energizes BSU sports games with music & precision.

What is Symphony of Soul (SOS) Marching Band?

100

This building and floor are home to the Department of Nursing.

What is the second floor of the Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing (CNSMN)?

100

This online platform is where professors post assignments and grades.

What is Blackboard?

200

This three-word tagline captures Bowie State University’s focus on the future.

What is "Taking Tomorrow. Boldly."

200

What does the acronym HBCU stand for?

What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities?

200

Every fall, students, alumni & community members come together for this spirited tradition.

What is Homecoming?

200

To qualify for admission into BSU's Nursing Program, students must meet these minimum GPAs in Math and Science courses.

What are a Math GPA of 2.75 and a Science GPA of 3.0?

200

The resource center is where you go to get help with essays, citations, or research papers. 

What is the Writing center?

300

BSU has four official school colors that are used for branding.

What is gold, white, black and orange.

300

How many HBCUS are located in Maryland, and what are their names?

What are four? Bowie State University, Morgan State University, Coppin State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)?

300

These campus organizations promote brotherhood, sisterhood and service. 

What are Fraternities & Sororities (the Divine Nine)?

300

These experiential learning opportunities place BSU nursing students in real healthcare settings to apply classroom knowledge and build skills.

What are clinical rotations?

300

Before registration, students should meet with this person to plan their schedule.

Who is their Academic Advisor?

400

BSU has four colleges that offer a variety of undergraduate programs.

What is CPS, Education, Business, and Arts & Sciences.

400

How many HBCUs are there in the United States?

What is 107?

400

Freshman students are celebrated for their enrollment & journey to graduation with this special campus tradition. 

What is Fall Freshman Matriculation Convocation?

400

BSU Nursing students can practice hands-on patient care in this state-of-the-art center. 

What is the Simulation Resource Center?

400

This campus office assists students with billing, account questions and/or payments.

What is the Cashier's Office/Office of Student Accounts?

500

In 2025, Forbes ranked Bowie State Univ. this number among the nation's top HBCUs.

What is 11?

500

HBCUs were established to provide education to this group of people.

Who are African Americans?

500

This annual Spring celebration highlights student pride, history, culture and connection via events, step shows etc.

What is TorchFest?

500

This dedicated Chair oversees BSU’s Dept. of Nursing, guiding future nurses towards excellence in education and practice.

Who is Dr. Monique Alston?

500

This document lists all of the courses you must take to graduate in your major. 

What is a Program of Study/ Academic Advising Report (AAR)