Visit Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater's growing number of innovative academic programs helps to ensure that students are prepared to think critically, communicate effectively and act responsibly within a context of personal and professional ethics. We invite you to join us for a tour of the Bridgewater State University campus. Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and is in easy reach of major highways. The campus is approximately 40 minutes south of Boston, 30 minutes north of Cape Cod, and 50 minutes northeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and is within a half mile of Bridgewater Center.

Please view our tour options below, and select one that is best for you.

Campus Tours for Prospective Students

Campus Tours are led by one of our current students and give visitors an opportunity to see our entire campus and hear about Bridgewater State from a student's perspective. Campus walking tours take approximately 90 minutes and depart from the Admissions Office at 11:00 am and 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday, when classes are in session. Tours are also offered at 10:00am and 2:00pm during the summer months.

Summer 2012 Tours

It is with great pleasure that we announce the substantial growth that Bridgewater State University is undergoing this summer. Our goal is to continually improve the physical environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Summer 2012 construction projects include but are not limited to; the completion of the Conant Science and Math facility, Weygand Residence Hall and Health & Counseling Center, a University Park, Visitors Center as well as various other renovation projects.

With this in mind we will be limiting our summer tours to 25 people in order to ensure that each of our visitors has a unique and enjoyable experience while touring Bridgewater State University.

Friday Information Sessions

Bridgewater State University also offers a comprehensive information session conducted by a member of the Admissions staff on Friday mornings beginning at 10:00am. A campus tour follows at approximately 11:00am. The session and tour take about three hours to complete.
Group Tours

Bridgewater State University offers schools, businesses and other organizations the opportunity to bring groups of interested students to visit our campus. Please note that group visits are by appointment only and require at least a three week notice, and are not offered during exceptionally busy admissions times. Click here to make a group tour reservation.
Fall Preview Days

Each fall we invite prospective students and their families to participate in an interactive open house program at Bridgewater. Students have the opportunity to hear from the Directors of Admission and Residential Life and Housing, meet in a group session with professors of the major that they are interested, explore the social opportunities that the campus has to offer and tour the campus with a current Bridgewater State University student. Fall Preview Days are arranged by College and according to the major in which a student is interested. Our 2011 dates are Saturday October 15th and 29th as well as Saturday, November 5th.
Virtual Tour

If you are unable to attend a walking tour, our on-line virtual tour is the next best thing!   View our online campus tour.

Last Modified: May 3, 2012